Water tank cleaning in Al Buhayrat, Makkah

Potable-rated materials

Linings and disinfectants cleared for drinking water tanks, not general-purpose products.
You get the downtime first

How many hours the tank is out of service, told before we start rather than after we finish.
A first-draw flush

We run the first draw off after refilling, and the tank is not handed back until the water runs clear.
Ground and roof tanks

Villas, apartment blocks and premises that need a written record of each visit.

Why the job is different in Al Buhayrat

Tanks sitting above shops absorb steam and smoke from restaurants and bakeries, cooking oil vapours rise and coat the tank walls, and condensation drips from the roof and lid. The method is set out in full on how we approach Water tank cleaning.

The first reason

Shops below the tank send steam and oil upward

Kitchens and bakeries on the ground floor release heat, steam and cooking oil into the air, which enters the tank through vents and cracks. Oil floats and sticks to the walls, steam condenses and drips back as oily water.

The second reason

Mixed use causes constant pressure swings

Shops draw water in bursts during trading hours, flats draw in the morning and evening. Constant pressure changes dislodge sediment from the floor and carry it into both the shop and residential pipes.

The third reason

Different closing times create stagnation windows

Shops close for the night and holidays whilst flats are occupied, so water in the tank stands for long periods. Bacteria and algae multiply in still water when the tank is not drawn from.

The character of Al Buhayrat

Mixed district: shops at street level with homes above them

Mixed-use means the tank serves both light industrial food preparation and residential consumption, so cleaning must meet a higher standard for both health and safety. Oils and vapours need specialist handling beyond ordinary residential tank cleaning.

Before treatment

The condition of the tank decides the method

A district close to the northern boundary of the Haram with commercial shops and residential flats mixed on plots still partly under development. The nearby hospital and walking route increase water demand.

Fine brown sediment beneath shallow water

The layer on the floor

The floor layer is a mixture of salts and oil mist from kitchens, thick and difficult to remove completely.

Light and algae

Algae and bacteria grow on walls from heat, steam and water standing overnight when the tank is not in use.

A damp concrete wall carrying a dark deposit

The deposit on the wall

The wall deposit is white and yellow from mineral salts and residual oil dried onto the surface.

A concrete surface with a fine hairline crack

The lining and hairline cracks

Hairline cracks multiply from thermal expansion and contraction as shops heat the tank during the day and cool it at night.

The lid of a water tank on a building roof

The lid and the access hatch

The lid and access hatch accumulate sticky vapour and exhaust from the kitchens, they need careful cleaning of oily residue.

A plastic pipe leaving the exterior wall of a building

The vent and the overflow pipe

The vent becomes blocked by condensed cooking oil that hardens, so it must be cleared gently without damaging the opening.

How we work

1
Inspect before the drain

Tank type and material, the condition of the lining, the depth of the sediment, the lid and the vent, and where the drained water will go. We agree the window without supply before anything is opened.
2
Drain, then lift the sludge

The water leaves through the outlet, then the layer beneath it is taken out by hand and by suction. That layer is the reason for the visit, not the water that ran out ahead of it.
3
High pressure wash

Walls, floor and the joint where they meet, with a brush wherever the film resists, then the wash water is taken out completely so nothing we lifted settles again.
4
Disinfect and put back in service

Disinfectant over every internal surface, left for its contact time and then rinsed out, followed by the refill, a first draw off at the taps, and a report on what was inside the tank.

What water tank cleaning includes

An inspection before the valve

Tank type, lining condition, depth of sediment, lid and vent, recorded before any water leaves.
Full drain and sediment removal

The water through the outlet, and the layer below it by hand and by suction until the floor itself is showing.
Pressure washing walls and floor

High pressure across the surfaces and corners, and a brush on anything water alone will not lift.
Disinfection after the wash

A disinfectant intended for drinking water tanks, named to you before it is used, left for its contact time and then rinsed out.
Refill and the first draw off

We refill, run the taps so the new water moves through the pipework, and tell you when it is ready to use.
A report and the next date

What was inside the tank, anything on the lid or the lining that needs repair, and a sensible date for the next clean.

Landmarks of Al Buhayrat

Al Buhayrat is positioned west of the At Tanim Walkway and north of Umm Al Mumineen Road, with main tanks sited above the larger commercial units on the district's eastern axis, accessed from interior pathways between the buildings or from shop courtyards.

Umm Al Mumineen Road
Madinah Road
Fourth Ring Road
Hira General Hospital
At Tanim Walkway
Khubayb ibn Adi Mosque

Questions about this district

Is the smell of cooking oil and frying coming from the tank above the restaurant?

Yes, oil mist from kitchens enters the tank through its vents and floats on the surface. Cleaning must remove this oily layer from the water before it is safe to use.

The water in the flat above the bakery is always very warm?

Heat from the oven rises and warms the tank from below. Warm water accelerates bacterial growth, and flats above bakeries may need more frequent cleaning than others.

Do shops closing at night affect the water quality in the flats above?

Yes, when shops close the tank loses pressure from below, water stagnates, and bacteria multiply overnight. Morning water runs cloudier than evening water.

Shops and flats share one tank. How do we keep the water safe for both?

Cleaning and disinfection must reach higher standards because use is mixed commercial and residential. Testing after cleaning confirms the water is safe for both shops and flats.

Do food shops need the tank cleaned more often than plain residential blocks?

Yes, oils and minerals from cooking precipitate faster. Cleaning every two months is advised instead of every three months for blocks with food preparation below.

The shop water smells of meat and onion. Is that dangerous?

The smell is frozen vapours condensed in the tank. There is no health hazard but the taste and smell are weak, and cleaning restores normal water properties.

How much does water tank cleaning in Al Buhayrat 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 Al Buhayrat.