Water tank sealing in Al Fayha Makkah
Al Fayha is a new expansion zone in north west Makkah with modern villas, apartment blocks and new water tanks that have not yet faced major problems. Fast building and modern materials mean tanks may hold hidden faults from manufacturing, transport and installation. Early prevention matters more than repair because the area is new and residents are moving in now.
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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 Al Fayha
Building in Al Fayha is very new and houses and tanks are in their first or second year, with materials and installation following modern fast-build standards. The method is set out in full on what Water tank sealing involves.
New tanks and hidden factory defects
Recently manufactured tanks may have fine cracks or voids from casting and curing. These defects only show after first filling with water or weeks into use.
Fast building and incomplete installation
The contractor may install the tank quickly without thorough checks of the base or pipe alignment. Gaps under the tank and tilted pipes cause slow leaks weeks or months after use begins.
New area and unstable soil
Al Fayha sits on recently levelled ground and building continues around tanks. Vibrations from digging and adjacent construction cause minor tank movement and cracks in the new structure.
Al Fayha on the map
Al Fayha sits about 2 km from As Salamah and about 3.5 km from Al Buhayrat.
Open in Google MapsWhat we read before any material is opened
A new expansion zone in north west Makkah on Old Makkah Road, bounded between As Salamah, Al Hamra and Al Buhayrat, where the northern Haram boundary crosses Umm Al Mumineen Road. Modern villas and apartment blocks with wide vacant plots around Al Fayha Park, the walkway, a shopping centre and mosques.
Cracking in the wall
The new tank surface may have fine voids from casting, and strong-light visual inspection spots these defects before use.
The floor to wall joint
The tank-to-base joint needs full inspection to confirm correct installation and precise level setting on even ground.
The condition of the old lining
Pipe inlet and outlet on new tanks may have weak seals from the factory, and seal integrity must be verified.
Sediment and scale
Slight moisture inside a new tank from casting may stay trapped, and complete drying before first filling is essential.
The pipe entries
Fine structural faults in new tanks grow slowly under repeated pressure and heavy water weight, and early inspection stops growth.
The hatch and the vent
In new building sites minor vibrations from adjacent work cause small cracks that grow over time, and early-months monitoring is needed.
How we work
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Inspect with the tank empty
We drain it and read the surface dry: whether the water leaves through a crack, a joint or a pipe collar, and what the outer face of the wall and the ceiling below are telling us. A level test with the valves closed separates a leaking tank from leaking pipework.
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Clean and prepare the substrate
Sediment out, a high pressure wash, the loose old lining and the weak surface layer of the concrete taken back, then dried. The material grips sound substrate and nothing else.
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Make the cracks and joints good
Cracks are chased out and filled with a repair mortar, a cove is formed where the floor meets the wall, and every pipe collar is treated on its own.
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Lining, fill test, sterilisation
Successive coats, each run across the one beneath it, on the face the water touches. Then a full cure, a fill with the level watched, and sterilisation with the first fill run to waste before the tank returns to use.
What water tank sealing includes
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Finding where the water leaves
Carried out drained and dry: cracks, joints, pipe collars and the outer face of the wall.
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Draining and sediment removal
The last of the water and the settled layer on the floor come out, because a lining does not stick over sediment.
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Cracks and joints made good
The crack opened and filled, a cove formed at the floor to wall junction, and each pipe entry worked separately.
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Lining coats on the water face
More than one coat, each crossing the one below, in material made for drinking water tanks rather than roof waterproofing.
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Curing, fill test and sterilisation
The material is left to cure, the tank is filled and the level watched, then sterilised and the first fill run to waste. How long the cure takes follows the material and the weather, and we tell you before the date so you can plan around the supply.
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A follow-up level check
We come back once it is in service to read the level and check the outer face, because any remaining loss shows up then rather than on the day of the work.
The character of Al Fayha
New development: ongoing construction and vacant plots between the homes
New development character means everything is new and the tanks themselves are new. Materials and fast installation may hold faults not yet visible. Preventive sealing early protects against future problems more than waiting for leaks to show.
Questions about this district
Must new tanks be inspected before first use?
Yes, it is essential. Factory defects or installation faults may not show until first filling with water.
Why does leakage in new tanks take so long to appear?
Small faults take weeks or months to grow large. Water seeps slowly from fine cracks and small voids.
Does adjacent building in Al Fayha affect new tanks?
Yes. Digging, concrete mixers and heavy machinery cause vibrations that travel underground and may crack new tanks.
Does protective lining of new tanks stop all leaks?
It does not stop all but it protects against factory defects and heavy early use. Early treatment stops problems that might become serious later.
When is the best time to seal new tanks after installation?
Within the first month of installation, before problems show. This ensures any tank faults are fixed before heavy long-term use.
Do imported tanks need different sealing than locally made ones?
They may need more careful inspection to confirm no damage in long transport. Basic sealing is the same but initial inspection matters more.
How much does water tank sealing in Al Fayha 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 Fayha.
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