Water tank sealing in Al Fayha Jeddah
Al Fayha is a planned modern quarter in south Jeddah mixing contemporary villas and compact apartment blocks with schools and neighbourhood mosques. Tanks here are relatively new but suffer from design and installation flaws and lack of early maintenance. Sealing and lining corrects early errors and cracks and protects water from contamination in a developing settlement.
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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
Buildings are modern and tanks installed roughly 15 years ago, with original design possibly below modern sealing standards and regular maintenance uncommon. The method is set out in full on what Water tank sealing involves.
Modern villas with rooftop tanks of incomplete design
Al Fayha villas have rooftop tanks installed without full factory sealing. Cracks appear from heat and harsh sun and original concrete weakness.
Apartment blocks with central tanks of middling age
Buildings have central tanks built 12, 15 years ago and may lack regular maintenance. Internal pipes may be a rust contamination source.
Parks and green spaces increase tank pressure demands
The Old Airport Park and Al Fayha Park and green areas need steady water supply. Their dedicated tanks face contamination from fertilisers, dust and environmental pollutants.
Landmarks of Al Fayha
Al Fayha is bounded by Prince Majid Road and King Abdullah Road and its main parks, providing clear landmarks for tank identification and residential zones.
- Prince Majid Road
- King Abdullah Road
- Abdullah Sulaiman Street
- Old Airport Park
- Al Fayha Park
What we read before any material is opened
A planned modern district in south Jeddah with Prince Majid Road running through and King Abdullah Road nearby. Villas and apartment buildings share space with the Old Airport Park and Al Fayha Park. It borders East Baghdadiyah, Al Naseem and Al Sulaymaniyah.
Cracking in the wall
Weak concrete in rooftop tanks erodes from direct sunlight, high heat and daily thermal cycles.
The floor to wall joint
Pipe joints and openings may lack original sealing from first construction, allowing dust and pollutants to enter.
The condition of the old lining
Moisture from rain and dew collects in rooftop tanks, especially on cold winter nights.
Sediment and scale
Algae and bacteria grow in relatively aged tanks because light may enter through cracks and water stays warm.
The pipe entries
Leaks from central tanks weaken apartment building interior walls and cause dampness in lower units.
The hatch and the vent
Leaked water holds rust, sand, bacteria and organic matter from soil and foundation layers.
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.
What is different about Al Jamiah Sub-Municipality
Al Jamiah sub municipality spans the older south of Jeddah. Planned districts such as Al Fayha, Al Thaghr and Madain Al Fahd sit beside crowded popular quarters like the Nazlahs and Al Quraiyat, and beside cleared or clearing land in Ghulail, Petromin and Al Thaalibah awaiting redevelopment. Apartment buildings stand close together above dense runs of shops and restaurants along Old Makkah Road and Prince Majid Road. Drainage in the popular quarters is ageing, humid air drifts in from the port and refinery side to the west, and the flat low lying ground holds rainwater in narrow streets.
Questions about this district
Why do Al Fayha tanks leak despite being relatively new?
Original construction lacked full sealing and concrete was weak. Thermal cracks from sun appear quickly in new settlements.
Does relining stop all leaks from an aging tank?
If cracks are fully repaired, yes. But if internal pipes are contaminated, they may need replacement too.
Do villas and buildings need different treatment in Al Fayha?
Yes, villas have rooftop tanks under lower pressure, while buildings have central tanks under higher pressure needing stronger sealing.
Does water from Al Fayha parks contaminate tanks?
It may through shared pipes or tank wall leakage. Pipe separation may be necessary in some cases.
How long do tanks built 15 years ago stay usable with sealing?
Repair and sealing usually suffice. Replacement is only needed if concrete is too corroded for repair.
What triggers tank replacement versus repair in a new area like Al Fayha?
Sealing and repair work unless concrete is heavily eroded. New construction often needs early sealing before deterioration advances.
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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Other services we provide to residents of Al Fayha.
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Water tanks
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Water tank sterilization
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Tank leak repair
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Cockroach control
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