Tank leak repair in Rai Adhakhir Makkah
Rai Adhakhir is a hillside district on steep slopes north-east of the Grand Mosque, with apartment blocks built in terraces on the slopes. Tanks here face extra pressure from continuous pumping at high elevation, and leaks run down the hillside walls to apartments below.
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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 Rai Adhakhir
Buildings are constructed on steep gradients and overhead tanks sit on very elevated roofs. Continuous pumping to reach upper floors increases pressure on tank walls significantly. The method is set out in full on our Tank leak repair service.
Continuous pumping and high pressure in elevated tanks
Tanks in Rai Adhakhir are positioned at the top of the slope to supply lower apartments. Pumping runs constantly and pressure on tank walls is very high, causing cracks.
Leaks run down through external hillside walls
External walls of buildings are tied to the rock and hillside soil. A tank leak runs down through cracks and voids in the walls directly into lower apartments.
High moisture and seepage from the slope
The hillside retains high moisture especially after rain. Groundwater and seepage from the slope increases pressure on tanks and foundations.
Landmarks of Rai Adhakhir
Access to tanks in Rai Adhakhir runs via Al Ijabah Street with Al Ijabah Mosque as the main landmark, and the climbing streets from Al Shisha and Al Maabdah define the district boundary.
- Al Ijabah Mosque
- Al Ijabah Street
- Al Fahd Medical Complex
- Al Hajj Street
- Rai Al Hadadah
Where the water leaves decides how it is repaired
A hillside district north-east of the Grand Mosque on a mountain pass, its streets climbing from Al Shisha and Al Maabdah toward Al Khansa. Al Ijabah Mosque on Al Ijabah Street is its best-known landmark and terraced apartment blocks and a small medical complex cover the slopes.
Damp and salt on the outside wall
Measuring tank pressure comes first to check whether continuous pumping at height is causing cracks.
The kind of crack
Checking the level with float valve and outlet closed tells us if the leak is in the tank or the network.
The wall to floor junction
Inspecting cracks and weakness in the external tank walls, especially on the hillside face.
Pipe entries
Checking moisture on the building's external walls traces how water runs down to lower apartments.
The condition of the old lining
Inspecting foundations and soil around the tank to check for seepage and groundwater pressure.
What the tank is made of
Checking the condition of pipe connections and valves that bear the high pumping pressure.
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 Maabdah Sub-Municipality
Al Maabdah sub municipality climbs from Al Abtah and Al Jumayzah beside the Al Mualla cemetery up through Al Khansa and Rai Adhakhir to Al Adl, Jabal Al Nour, Wadi Jaleel and Qurtubah on the outer ring roads. It mixes hotels and pilgrim housing near the Grand Mosque with old popular houses on hillside passes, new housing schemes on valley floors that carry flash floods after rain, and industrial plots, workshops and warehouses along Al Hajj Street in Qurtubah. Street widening and expropriation leave partly demolished frontages in Al Khansa.
Questions about this district
Why do overhead tanks in hill areas leak more often?
Continuous pumping from the slope base to the top increases pressure on tank walls. Height and pressure cause cracks quickly.
Does a tank leak in Rai Adhakhir affect lower apartments directly?
Yes, water runs directly down through external walls and weak foundations to apartments below.
How often should tanks on steep slopes be inspected?
At least once every two months. High pressure and continuous pumping cause faster wear than flat areas.
Does resetting tank pressure stop the leak?
It may reduce it temporarily but won't stop it. If there is a crack in the tank wall, the crack itself must be repaired.
How do we handle leaks running from the tank to lower apartments?
We locate the exact leak point, repair the crack or wear in the tank wall, then ensure the building's external wall is sealed from outside.
Does moisture from the slope affect how fast a leak spreads?
Yes, high slope moisture and seepage accelerate tank wall corrosion and the extra pressure worsens the leak.
How much does tank leak repair in Rai Adhakhir 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 Rai Adhakhir.
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Other services we provide to residents of Rai Adhakhir.
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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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Cockroach control
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