Tank leak repair in Thaniyah Makkah
Thaniyah is a scattered rural quarter east of Al Sharai, with houses spread far apart and each one relying on its own private water tank. Leaks here may go unnoticed for days because distances are large and tanks sit in private yards away from roads.
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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 Thaniyah
Rural homes here are moderately old and concrete tanks bear marks of sun and salt in the desert air. Sandy soil does not retain moisture, so leaks become visible quickly. The method is set out in full on the full Tank leak repair page.
Concrete tanks exposed to full sun
Tanks sit in open yards on rooftops or beside houses, exposed to intense heat all day. Concrete cracks from thermal expansion and contraction, and salt bleeds from reinforcing steel.
Long exposed pipework
Distances between tanks and houses are large and pipes run buried or above ground, moving with sandy soil and drought. Leaks often occur at the pipe entry point into the tank itself.
Seasonal use and fluctuating pressure
Some houses here see seasonal summer and autumn occupancy, so tanks drain and fill rapidly. Pressure swings cause micro-cracks and seam failures in foundations and junctions.
The character of Thaniyah
Rural area: farms, open ground and scattered homes
A rural setting means tanks are isolated and owners may not notice leaks quickly. Concrete here faces intense sun and salt-laden desert air, so repair focuses on thermal cracks and steel corrosion.
Where the water leaves decides how it is repaired
A rural quarter east of Al Sharai north of the Makkah to Taif expressway between Uhud and Al Hatim, on open hilly ground with scattered houses near the hamlet of Abid Al Qurashi and ravines feeding Wadi Mudarraja.
Damp and salt on the outside wall
A crack in the tank wall shows as a fine leak or drops from a single point on the outer surface.
The kind of crack
Pipe entry leaks occur because the pipe shifts with sandy soil or concrete cracks around the entry point where stress concentrates.
The wall to floor junction
Testing the internal water reveals rust from reinforcing steel if the leak is recent and has exposed the steel.
Pipe entries
Moisture around the tank base signals a leak from below, especially on sandy ground where water spreads easily.
The condition of the old lining
Crack depth and location determine whether the leak is from the tank wall or from the concrete itself along a weak line.
What the tank is made of
Leak rate varies with crack size and tank pressure and accelerates during seasonal use and thermal expansion cycles.
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 if the leak is in the tank itself or the pipework?
We close the float valve and the outlet valve and monitor the level for hours. If the water level falls, the leak is in the tank body.
Does every small crack in a tank cause a big leak?
No, fine cracks may weep slowly over weeks. Large cracks leak noticeably and quickly.
Why does leaking get worse in summer than winter?
Heat expands concrete and metal and increases pressure on existing cracks. Sun accelerates the expansion and contraction cycle.
Is lining the tank alone enough to stop the leak?
No, the lining comes after we repair the crack or pipe entry. Lining applied without fixing the underlying damage will only soak the concrete from inside.
Are clay tanks better than concrete for this area?
Clay tanks need more maintenance and may collapse in heavy rain. Concrete is stronger but needs its cracks sealed.
Can I keep using a tank that leaks a little?
Briefly, but the crack widens with time and pressure. Early repair saves the cost of later drain, clean and full re-lining.
How much does tank leak repair in Thaniyah 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 Thaniyah.
Other services in Thaniyah
Other services we provide to residents of Thaniyah.
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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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