Tank leak repair in Shaab Ali Al Jadid Makkah
Shaab Ali Al Jadid is one of the Crown Prince schemes in south Jeddah with new residential plots and villas already recorded in the land registry. Wadi Uranah runs through the district and the Fifth Ring Road crosses the open land. Most plots are not yet built, so tanks exist but new foundations and unstable soil cause pipe movement and cracking.
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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 Shaab Ali Al Jadid
Most residential plots are newly built and the soil beneath them is weak and has not yet settled, so tanks sink with the ground causing pipe bending and leaks. The method is set out in full on how we approach Tank leak repair.
New unstable foundations beneath tanks
The soil in Shaab Ali Al Jadid is weak and water seepage from tanks increases instability further. The tank sinks with the ground and pipes bend and crack under the strain.
Inlet and outlet pipes move with the sinking tank
Tanks mounted on new foundations shift slowly as natural settling occurs. Pipes entering from below bend and leak at their connection point to the tank.
Wadi Uranah raises natural groundwater level
The wadi passes through the district and its water table raises soil moisture. Water finds its way into weak foundations and spreads seepage widely.
Landmarks of Shaab Ali Al Jadid
Access to Shaab Ali Al Jadid comes via the Fifth Ring Road and a new street running parallel to Wadi Uranah. The district is bounded by Al Falaq Al Jadid to the east and Shaab Amer Al Jadid to the west, with the wadi and ring road marking the locale.
- Fifth Ring Road
- Wadi Uranah
- Jabal Aghzul
Where the water leaves decides how it is repaired
A new Crown Prince development district in southwest Jeddah with residential plots and new villas, Wadi Uranah passing through it and the Fifth Ring Road crossing open land. It lies between Al Falaq Al Jadid to the east and Shaab Amer Al Jadid to the west.
Damp and salt on the outside wall
Shaab Ali Al Jadid tank leaks originate at the pipe connector because ground settling bends the pipes.
The kind of crack
Overflow and drain openings may leak because the tank does not remain level on the new foundation.
The wall to floor junction
Inlet pipes stress the tank connector from below as the tank bends with the ground.
Pipe entries
Natural moisture is high here because Wadi Uranah passes through and the water table rises near the surface in winter.
The condition of the old lining
Tank location is usually in the external cavity or roof-mounted, with weak and unstable foundation below.
What the tank is made of
Leaks develop gradually in year one and two of construction as the ground settles.
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 South Makkah Sub-Municipality
South Makkah sub municipality is the belt of Crown Prince schemes south of Al Ukayshiyah, along the Al Laith road and the extension of Ibrahim Al Khalil Road to the Fifth Ring Road and the Non Muslims bypass. Most of it is still bare: granted plots awaiting houses, new villas standing alone, open building sites and unfinished paving and drainage. Wadi Uranah and its tributaries cross the low ground and hold water after rain, hills close it in, and rodents, reptiles and scorpions shelter in stacked materials and foundation pits before the neighbourhoods fill up.
Questions about this district
Why do tanks in Shaab Ali Al Jadid leak specifically from pipe connectors?
Unstable soil makes the tank sink slowly. The pipes do not move at the same rate so they bend and leak at the connector.
Does ground settling damage the tank itself?
Yes. Slow settling causes small cracks in the tank bottom or corners. If settling continues the cracks grow.
How many times must we repair before the ground stabilises?
Soil usually settles within one or two years of construction. If problems continue we must reinforce the foundation or re-level the tank.
Does Wadi Uranah raise the water table beneath the tank?
Yes, especially during winter rain. Groundwater pressure destabilises the foundation and the tank loses stability.
Should we waterproof seal the tank base?
Yes. Sealing the foundation base with a moisture barrier reduces groundwater absorption. This reduces settling and movement.
Is fixing the pipe alone enough or must we reinforce the tank?
If the leak is only at the connector we repair it. But if the tank body has cracked from settling, we must drain and rebuild the interior.
How much does tank leak repair in Shaab Ali Al Jadid 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 Shaab Ali Al Jadid.
Nearby districts we cover
Other services in Shaab Ali Al Jadid
Other services we provide to residents of Shaab Ali Al Jadid.
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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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