Tank leak repair in Jaranah Makkah
Jaranah is an old town centred on Al Jaranah Mosque where pilgrims and umrah visitors begin their journey. Water here comes from ancient wells and simple distribution pipes, and overhead and underground tanks need regular checks because rust and cracks appear early in this dry climate. Most houses are old and their tanks may be thirty years or more.
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Potable-rated materials
Linings and disinfectants cleared for drinking water tanks, not general-purpose products.
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You get the downtime first
How many hours the tank is out of service, told before we start rather than after we finish.
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A first-draw flush
We run the first draw off after refilling, and the tank is not handed back until the water runs clear.
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Ground and roof tanks
Villas, apartment blocks and premises that need a written record of each visit.
Why the job is different in Jaranah
Most tanks here are old reinforced concrete with steel rebar beginning to rust beneath the plaster. Fine cracks appear at the base from ground vibration and the harsh dry climate. The method is set out in full on how we approach Tank leak repair.
Old tanks and rust beneath plaster
Tanks built twenty to thirty years ago from basic concrete and rebar. Rust beneath plaster penetrates the concrete and causes longitudinal cracks at corners and the base. Repair needs complete rust removal first before patching.
Cracks from climate dryness and heat
Jaranah is very dry and heat shrinks concrete and opens cracks. Fine cracks start small but water seeps through them slowly. Inspection focuses on crack lines running from top and bottom corners.
Old inlet and outlet pipes with weak welds
Pipes enter and exit tanks with old welds that may not seal properly. Water leaks around the pipe or from the weld itself. Old methods did not use flexible joints, so expansion and contraction causes failures.
Landmarks of Jaranah
Access to Jaranah houses runs via Al Jaranah Road north from Al Yamamah and Zamzam, with Al Jaranah Mosque as the central landmark. The district is bordered by Wadi Jaranah on one side and open farmland and waste ground on the others.
- Al Jaranah Mosque
- Al Jaranah Road
- Al Jaranah Park
- Wadi Al Jaranah
Where the water leaves decides how it is repaired
A small administrative town on Al Jaranah Road north of Al Yamamah and Zamzam, with low houses, old wells, farms in the wadi bed and open ground around the built area.
Damp and salt on the outside wall
Leaks from fine cracks at corners and the base happen slowly and only appear after watching the level for several hours.
The kind of crack
Rust beneath plaster weakens concrete and causes longitudinal cracks running from corners toward the centre.
The wall to floor junction
Inlet and outlet pipes are welded with old methods and water leaks around the pipe from the weak weld point.
Pipe entries
Humidity here is very low and dryness causes concrete shrinkage and cracking. But when water enters it sits inside the tank and does not dry quickly.
The condition of the old lining
Wet sediment and deposits build up at the base of old tanks and hide the real cracks. Full cleaning reveals true damage.
What the tank is made of
Slow leaks happen at night or when pressure in the network drops. Jaranah residents notice the tank level falling without obvious water use.
How we work
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Inspect and locate the leak
We close the float valve and the outlet, mark the water level and watch it fall, then check the fittings and the wall beside it. That separates a tank leak from a pipe leak or a float valve that never shuts.
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Drain, clean and dry
We empty the tank, lift the sediment off the base, wash back to sound concrete and let the surface dry. No repair holds on a damp or dusty face.
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Repair the cracks and the entries
We cut the crack open, fill it with a non-shrink mortar, inject anything still weeping and rebuild around the pipe sleeve. A joint that moves takes a flexible detail, not a rigid one.
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Refill, test, then sterilise
We refill, read the level again to confirm the drop has stopped, then sterilise before the water is used, because the tank has been open with tools and hands inside it.
What tank leak repair includes
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A marked level test
A reading before and after with everything shut, which establishes that the loss is the tank and not the plumbing.
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Draining and sediment removal
Water and silt out of the base, so the floor and the walls can be seen as they really are.
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Pressure wash and dry back
The weak layer and the dust come off, because a repair only holds on sound concrete.
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Cracks opened and filled
The crack is cut open and filled with a non-shrink mortar, and anything still weeping under water pressure is injected.
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Refill and a recorded test
We refill, read the level again and write the reading down, so the result is not a matter of opinion.
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Sterilised and back in service
A wash and a sterilisation once the material has cured, and guidance on running the first fill off before the water is used.
What is different about Al Sharai Sub-Municipality
Al Sharai is the eastern growth front of Makkah along King Faisal Road and the Taif road. Settled quarters sit beside recently renamed schemes where plots are still vacant and buildings are going up, so construction sites, fill and open excavations lie next to occupied homes. Wadi channels such as Wadi Mudarraja, Wadi Al Sharai and Wadi Al Mughammas carry flash floods after rain and dry out to damp silt, while dust blows off the open hills. Roadside shops, restaurants and warehouses line the Taif road, and to the east the area shades into villages, palm farms and springs.
Questions about this district
Is the leak in the tank or the plumbing?
We close the float valve and outlet valve and watch the water level over hours. If it falls, the leak is in the tank itself. If it stays level, the leak is in the external network.
Why do old tanks in Jaranah leak more than tanks in newer areas?
Jaranah is very dry and heat shrinks concrete rapidly. Old tanks were not built to modern standards and the reinforcing steel has begun to rust.
Is rust removal enough or must the entire tank be rebuilt?
Rust must be completely removed before any patching because corrosion runs beneath the surface too. After cleaning we see the true extent of damage and actual cracks.
Does waterproof coating alone stop the leak?
No. Coating protects the surface only. If cracks or rust lie beneath the plaster, leaking continues. Cracks and weak entry points must be repaired first.
How do we repair where the pipe enters the tank?
We disconnect the pipe inside and out and clean the area of rust and weak plaster. Then we seal the hole properly and use a waterproof compound before reconnecting the pipe.
When should we replace the whole tank instead of repairing it?
If the tank is very old and cracks are widespread and deep, replacement may cost less. But most old tanks can be repaired if rust is properly cleaned.
How much does tank leak repair in Jaranah cost?
It is set after the inspection, because the price follows the type of infestation, the size of the space, how far it has spread and the number of visits it needs. Send a photo and a description on WhatsApp and we will give you an estimate before we reach Jaranah.
Other services in Jaranah
Other services we provide to residents of Jaranah.
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Water tanks
Water tank cleaning
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Water tanks
Water tank sterilization
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Water tanks
Water tank sealing
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Residential
Cockroach control
Need tank leak repair in Jaranah? Tell us what you saw and we will tell you what it needs
We reach Jaranah at a time we agree, and you get the full cost before we start.