Water tank sealing in Al Ghazzah Al Jadid Makkah
Al Ghazzah Al Jadid is an active new zone on Al Laith road where the Fourth Ring meets it, containing mixed villa and commercial space. Tanks here serve varied buildings, some residential and some retail, with water demand varying by use type.
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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 Ghazzah Al Jadid
The area is actively building and tanks serve a mix of villas and retail shops with variable water loads. The method is set out in full on our Water tank sealing service.
Mixed use and varying tank loads
The area is a mix of villas, shops and small restaurants. Commercial tanks bear higher pressure because they use water continuously and heavily, residential ones less. Sealing must handle different flow rates.
Multiple pipe openings and complex connections
Commercial spaces need several connections (toilet, kitchen, outdoor outlet). Each opening is a potential weak point. Treatment focuses on sealing every opening and joint around pipes.
Sandy soil and dense construction
Soil is sandy here and building is dense and accelerating. New tanks are struck by uneven settlement from heavy machinery and surrounding work. Cracks appear faster than in older quarters.
The character of Al Ghazzah Al Jadid
New development: ongoing construction and vacant plots between the homes
Mixed residential and commercial use in a rapidly building zone means tanks serve different loads and use types. Sealing must accommodate multiple pipes and variable pressure.
What we read before any material is opened
A new zone on Al Laith road where the Fourth Ring intersects, the nearest Crown Prince scheme to built-up areas, with mixed residential and commercial use and accelerating construction activity.
Cracking in the wall
Initial inspection checks walls, floor and cracks around openings, especially those caused by vibration from surrounding machinery and heavy equipment.
The floor to wall joint
Surface cleaning removes deposits, sediment and rust from older pipe fittings. Important for commercial tanks that may have been used heavily.
The condition of the old lining
Crack repair focuses on joints and multiple pipe openings and may need a flexible layer that tolerates vibration movement.
Sediment and scale
Moisture treatment is needed from sandy wet soil, and repeated pressure from construction and machinery may cause slow seepage.
The pipe entries
The protective lining is applied at thickness suited to higher loads, especially in commercial tanks bearing greater water pressure.
The hatch and the vent
Final sterilisation is vital for commercial tanks that may have been in continuous use and may need a longer curing period.
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 South Makkah Sub-Municipality
South Makkah sub municipality is the belt of Crown Prince schemes south of Al Ukayshiyah, along the Al Laith road and the extension of Ibrahim Al Khalil Road to the Fifth Ring Road and the Non Muslims bypass. Most of it is still bare: granted plots awaiting houses, new villas standing alone, open building sites and unfinished paving and drainage. Wadi Uranah and its tributaries cross the low ground and hold water after rain, hills close it in, and rodents, reptiles and scorpions shelter in stacked materials and foundation pits before the neighbourhoods fill up.
Questions about this district
Does a commercial tank need different sealing than a residential tank?
Yes, commercial tanks bear higher pressure and flow, so sealing uses stronger materials and a thicker layer.
Why do cracks appear faster in Al Ghazzah Al Jadid than in older areas?
Dense construction and heavy machinery around the tank cause vibration and ground stress. Sandy soil settles unevenly.
Do multiple pipe openings around a tank create more sealing problems?
Yes, each opening is a weak point. Sealing focuses on every opening and joint around pipes with care.
Does higher water flow affect seal quality?
It may if flow causes air pockets or water level swings. Sealing needs materials that tolerate repeated fluctuations.
How do we handle vibration from surrounding buildings and machinery?
We inspect the tank carefully before sealing for existing leaks. We may apply a flexible sealing layer that tolerates minor movement.
Does a tank need more maintenance in a fast-building zone?
Yes, regular inspections are vital because pressure from surrounding work may cause new cracks quickly.
How much does water tank sealing in Al Ghazzah Al Jadid 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 Ghazzah Al Jadid.
Nearby districts we cover
Other services in Al Ghazzah Al Jadid
Other services we provide to residents of Al Ghazzah Al Jadid.
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Water tanks
Water tank cleaning
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Water tank sterilization
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Tank leak repair
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Residential
Cockroach control
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