Tank leak repair in Shaib Amir Wa Shaib Ali Makkah
Shaib Amir and Shaib Ali are two old ravines north east of the Grand Mosque, containing tanks carved directly into bedrock and earth. Ancient stone buildings on the slopes hold historical tanks that may be cracked from millennia of pressure. Leaks here usually stem from natural fissures in the rock or from stone-built tank walls weakened by time.
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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 Shaib Amir Wa Shaib Ali
Old stone buildings hold tanks carved into rock or built from stone and clay, their walls thick but fractured by age and hydrostatic pressure. The method is set out in full on the full Tank leak repair page.
Tanks carved directly into bedrock
The oldest tanks are carved straight into mountain rock. Natural fissures and cavities run through the stone, and water seeps along them. Some tanks may be hundreds of years old with deep, complex fractures.
Tank walls built from stone and clay
Stone buildings on the ravines contain tanks made from stacked stone and clay mortar. Tank walls are thick but the clay has eroded and stone has cracked from pressure and high moisture.
Pressure from heavy buildings on tank structures
In narrow ravines, buildings sit directly above tanks. Building weight presses on the tank and widens cracks, especially in dry seasons when water levels drop and stone shrinks.
Shaib Amir Wa Shaib Ali on the map
Shaib Amir Wa Shaib Ali sits about 0.5 km from Al Qararah Wa Al Naqa and about 1 km from Harat Al Bab Wa Al Shamiyah.
Open in Google MapsWhere the water leaves decides how it is repaired
Two historic ravines north east of the Sacred Mosque behind Souq Al Layl, historically the seat of Banu Amir and neighbour to historic markets. Narrow wadis on either side of Jabal Khandamah, with old stone houses clinging to the slopes. The portion nearest the mosque was cleared for the northern expansion project.
Damp and salt on the outside wall
Fractures in natural rock show as water flowing from one or several points on the tank wall.
The kind of crack
Seepage from stone and clay gaps appears as slow weeping across all walls or from tank corners.
The wall to floor junction
Leaks from old pipe points if they exist, possibly clay or very old metal pipes.
Pipe entries
High moisture in soil around the tank signals ongoing leaks from the tank walls themselves.
The condition of the old lining
Water level drops quickly with visible flow running down the ravine slope outside the building.
What the tank is made of
The colour or sediment in seeping water indicates the source: clear water from rock fractures, cloudy water with sand and debris from soil infiltration.
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.
The character of Shaib Amir Wa Shaib Ali
Historic district: close-set buildings, narrow lanes and ageing services
A very old historic quarter means tanks carved into rock or built from stone using traditional methods. Repair requires understanding ancient engineering and natural stone, not simple modern techniques. These tanks may have historical value.
Questions about this district
Can tanks carved into rock be repaired?
Yes, but with difficulty. Natural fissures in rock may run very deep, so we focus on sealing major cracks and applying waterproof protective lining.
Why do stone and clay built tanks leak?
The clay has eroded from moisture and salt, and stones have separated. Water finds its way through gaps between stones.
Does building weight pressing on the tank cause leaks?
Yes. Pressure can open new cracks or widen existing ones. Tanks beneath heavy buildings leak more than those under lighter loads.
Can we drain a tank carved into rock easily?
It may be difficult if the tank is deep and narrow. We may need powerful pumps or drilling to lower the pump shaft.
What must we inspect before repairing an old tank?
We check rock and stone fractures, gaps between stones, any buried old piping, and the history and flow rate of seepage.
Does waterproof lining last long in rock-carved tanks?
Lining lasts years but may not fully prevent leaking if fissures run deep into the natural rock.
How much does tank leak repair in Shaib Amir Wa Shaib Ali 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 Shaib Amir Wa Shaib Ali.
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