Water tank cleaning in Mushrifah, Jeddah

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 Mushrifah

Tanks in multi storey blocks soil faster because usage intensity is high and supply pipes run through many floors, gathering loose material and bacteria as they climb. The method is set out in full on how we approach Water tank cleaning.

The first reason

Shared tanks serving multiple flats

Apartment blocks typically run one tank feeding several households. Water moves slowly through tall narrow pipes and sediment settles readily, far more than in single villas with independent tanks that see steadier flow.

The second reason

Shared entrances and access coordination

Roof access passes through shared lobbies with limited keys, so we must coordinate with residents and building staff before arrival. Scheduling around occupant routines and gaining timely access is part of the work here.

The third reason

Old pipework and mineral staining

Many Mushrifah buildings are decades old with copper and steel pipe runs that shed scale and rust into tanks. We inspect supply lines carefully and may need repeated flushing to clear discoloured water that comes from the building's own plumbing.

The character of Mushrifah

Apartment district: residential blocks, repeated floors and shared entrances

Apartment tanks mean shared supply lines and long narrow pipes that require precision sediment removal without disrupting neighbour supply, plus constant coordination with building occupants and management.

Before treatment

The condition of the tank decides the method

An inland residential district cut through by main roads, with ageing drainage networks in older buildings, restaurants and hospitals nearby that raise contamination risk considerably.

Fine brown sediment beneath shallow water

The layer on the floor

Sediment on the floor of apartment tanks builds thick because water sits longer in small tanks serving multiple households with variable usage patterns throughout the day.

Light and algae

Light rarely reaches apartment tank interiors because they sit on upper floors in sealed spaces, so algae growth is minimal and the tank stays free of green film.

A damp concrete wall carrying a dark deposit

The deposit on the wall

Tank walls show dense white or brown mineral coating from hard water salts and corrosion products shed by old steel and copper pipes running through the building.

A concrete surface with a fine hairline crack

The lining and hairline cracks

Hairline cracks are rare in newer tanks but older buildings show seeping at pipe joints and threaded connections where fittings have corroded and movement has occurred.

The lid of a water tank on a building roof

The lid and the access hatch

Tank lids in apartment blocks are often rusted or damaged, and access hatches are very tight requiring careful handling and precise tool work to avoid damage to surrounding concrete.

A plastic pipe leaving the exterior wall of a building

The vent and the overflow pipe

Vent and overflow openings get blocked by dust accumulation and often carry protective mesh screens that need cleaning to restore proper water pressure balance.

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.

What is different about Al Aziziyah Sub-Municipality

The Al Aziziyah sub municipality takes in the established heart of northern Jeddah, from the Al Hamra corniche on the Red Sea to Al Rehab east of King Abdullah Road. Its buildings date back decades, mostly mid rise apartment blocks over shops and closely packed restaurants along Makarona Road, Tahliah Street and Palestine Street, alongside villas and hotel towers near the shore. Sea humidity is high in the western districts, plumbing and drainage in the older blocks are ageing, and food outlets, hospitals and irrigated gardens are everywhere, conditions that favour cockroaches, ants, mosquitoes and rodents throughout the year.

Questions about this district

Do apartment tanks need cleaning more often than villa tanks?

Yes, shared tanks serving multiple families see heavier use and sediment gathers faster. Higher throughput means more mineral load and more reason to clean on a shorter cycle.

Can you clean the tank without disturbing the other residents?

We schedule around occupant routines, cut water supply briefly, and coordinate with building management to give notice. Access times are normally early morning or after business hours.

The water is still reddish after cleaning. Is that normal?

Old supply lines contain rust scale that loosens during flushing. Multiple rinses clear most of it, but deeply corroded pipes may need professional assessment to prevent repeat staining.

Should apartment tanks be disinfected differently from villa tanks?

Disinfection is the same but ventilation in apartment blocks is limited, so we ensure thorough tank airing afterwards so residual smell does not spread through the building.

What if the building has multiple tanks serving different wings?

Larger blocks sometimes have separate tanks per wing or section. We clean all of them with equal care and charge per tank, documenting work on each one separately.

How long does apartment tank cleaning actually take?

Tanks themselves are smaller than villas so cleaning is faster, but coordination with residents, building access, and shared plumbing checks add time to the total visit.

How much does water tank cleaning in Mushrifah 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 Mushrifah.