Tank leak repair in Rashidiyah Makkah
Rashidiyah is a district of detached villas on a planned grid in the far east of Makkah, with many built a decade or more ago. Villa tanks-horizontal units on roofs or buried-face extreme seasonal heat expansion and contraction, and cracks and leaks emerge at seams and pipe entries.
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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 Rashidiyah
Villas here were built in waves; the oldest date to the 1980s and 1990s, and the older tanks show signs of fatigue and seasonal leaks. The method is set out in full on what Tank leak repair involves.
Horizontal tanks on roofs exposed to direct heat
Most villas have horizontal concrete or metal tanks mounted on roofs. Intense heat causes metal and concrete to expand and crack. Seams where the tank joins pipes at height leak first.
Buried pipes and aging foundations
Older villas have old copper or iron pipes buried underground. Foundations shift slightly with seasonal expansion and contraction, snapping or cracking pipes at the tank entry and exit points.
Deferred maintenance compounds the leak
Villa owners do not monitor tanks regularly. A leak starts with drops and grows to significant loss. Rust worsens the condition in old tanks.
The character of Rashidiyah
Villa district: private plots, gardens and a boundary wall to every house
Detached villas mean each tank is independent and each foundation is slightly different. Leaks here affect building bases directly, so treatment must account for the tank location and buried pipes unique to each villa.
Where the water leaves decides how it is repaired
A planned villa quarter on the eastern fringe of Makkah, bounded by King Abdulaziz Sports City to the west, with detached homes on a regular street grid. Wadi Mudarraja runs through the district and the villas are served by a walkway and park.
Damp and salt on the outside wall
Vertical cracks appear at the corners of horizontal tanks due to uneven heat expansion.
The kind of crack
Old copper and iron pipes corrode inside and outside; leaks start at seams before reaching the main body.
The wall to floor junction
Rapid loss occurs at the float valve or overflow pipe if small cracks are present.
Pipe entries
High moisture beneath foundations causes continuous seepage even if very slow.
The condition of the old lining
The failure point lies in internal cracks, metal and concrete seams and old joints; leaks progress from there.
What the tank is made of
Seasonal loss appears in summer and autumn when heat and the day-night temperature swing are greatest.
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
How do I know the leak is in the tank and not the pipes?
We close the float valve and the outlet and watch the level fall. If it drops, the leak is in the tank itself or in the pipes before the float valve.
Is a leak at the top more dangerous than one at the bottom?
Top leaks evaporate quickly and heat accelerates them. Bottom leaks soak the soil and foundations, causing slow subsidence.
Does an old tank need lining after repair?
Lining is applied after repair only, never instead of one. Cracks and pipes must be fixed first, then the tank dried completely before lining is laid.
Why do leaks worsen in Rashidiyah summer heat?
Heat expands concrete and metal. Seams and cracks widen and pressure on pipes increases.
Does slow water loss mean only a small leak?
Not necessarily. Underground leaks may not show on the surface. A slow leak from below damages foundations over time.
How many times must we clean a tank before lining?
Once after repair. We dry the tank thoroughly and remove deposits and rust before lining is applied.
How much does tank leak repair in Rashidiyah 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 Rashidiyah.
Other services in Rashidiyah
Other services we provide to residents of Rashidiyah.
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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
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