Tank leak repair in Tarwiyah Makkah
Tarwiyah is a very new quarter with modern villas and apartment blocks laid out on a regular grid and fully developed building plots. Tanks here are new but installation was very fast. New pipes may not have been fully tested, and joints may be weak from high system pressure.
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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 Tarwiyah
New residents in Tarwiyah report leaks from tanks and new pipes in the first or second year of occupancy. The method is set out in full on Tank leak repair in detail.
New tanks with flexible pipes not yet settled
Plastic tanks are new and flexible pipes are fresh and not yet stable in place. High system pressure causes movement at joints and expansion stress.
Quick joints with no full pressure test
Installation in the new district was fast and testing incomplete. Joints may be unevenly tightened and seals have not reached optimum pressure.
Mixed pipe materials in one system
Some pipes are copper, some plastic, connected to each other. Thermal expansion rates differ, and joints between them fatigue quickly.
Tarwiyah on the map
Tarwiyah sits about 2 km from Salam and about 2 km from Rashidiyah.
Open in Google MapsWhere the water leaves decides how it is repaired
A new residential quarter south of King Faisal Road between Al Sharai and Al Rashidiyah, with new apartment and villa buildings on a regular grid. King Abdulaziz Sports City marks the north eastern corner and Wadi Mudarraja channel runs along the east.
Damp and salt on the outside wall
Joints between pipes and tank leak because rushed installation did not tighten them uniformly and new plastic seals have not settled.
The kind of crack
Inlet pipes leak at bends because new flexible pipes are not yet stable in place.
The wall to floor junction
Outlet and overflow pipes leak from excess pressure in the new network.
Pipe entries
New tanks themselves rarely leak, but joints at the base may leak from water pressure.
The condition of the old lining
Tank base may leak if not on level ground, or if the joint to lower pipes is weak.
What the tank is made of
Small leaks at joints can grow over time from constant pressure and minor movement.
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 Tarwiyah
New development: ongoing construction and vacant plots between the homes
Tarwiyah is brand new with modern apartments and villas with new tanks and pipes. Problems here come from incomplete pressure testing and rushed installation, not old corrosion. Repair focuses on joints and ensuring correct tightness.
Questions about this district
Is a leak in a new tank a factory defect?
It may be, but leaks usually come from pipes and joints installed hastily. Closing the float valve and outlet tells us if the leak is in the tank body itself.
Why do new pipes leak from the start?
New joints need full pressure testing before handover. If untested, they may not withstand actual system pressure.
Is high pressure in the new water network causing leaks?
It may contribute. If new pipes and joints are not tight, high pressure will loosen them.
How long does a new tank repair take?
If the leak is at joints, an hour may suffice. If it is in the tank body, we drain, rinse and patch it, which takes two to three hours.
Is lining necessary for new tanks?
Lining goes on after repair of any leak. For new leak-free tanks, it may not be needed now, but may be applied for protection.
Can we rinse a new tank without draining it completely?
Yes, if the leak is in pipes. If it is in the tank, we empty it fully, dry it and then repair and seal.
How much does tank leak repair in Tarwiyah 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 Tarwiyah.
Nearby districts we cover
Other services in Tarwiyah
Other services we provide to residents of Tarwiyah.
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Water tanks
Water tank cleaning
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Water tank sealing
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Cockroach control
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