Water tank sealing in Al Saruriyah Jeddah
Al Saruriyah is an industrial and commercial district south of Jeddah, packed with distribution warehouses, retail outlets and medical clinics such as Shifa Medical Centre. Tanks here face constant pressure from heavy daily use, high heat and dust from nearby produce and livestock markets. Leaks and cracks in the tanks affect water quality for shops, clinics and warehouses.
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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 Saruriyah
Large commercial outlets and warehouses use tanks with high capacity ratings, and dust and salt from the produce and livestock markets compound water contamination and pressure on linings. The method is set out in full on how we approach Water tank sealing.
Large tanks in commercial warehouses
Commercial warehouses need large tanks to store thousands of litres. Continuous pressure on walls and floors causes cracks in old linings.
Dust and salt from nearby markets
Vegetable and livestock markets beside the district supply dust, salt and organic particles. These contaminate tank water and increase pressure on the lining.
Severe heat and seasonal expansion
The district sits beside the open Al Laith Expressway and summer heat reaches its peak. Lining expansion and contraction causes rapid cracking in exposed tanks.
The character of Al Saruriyah
Industrial area: workshops, warehouses and loading yards
An industrial commercial district means tanks are very large and under continuous daily pressure. Treatment requires deep cleaning and strong lining capable of withstanding heavy use, dust and surrounding salt deposits.
What we read before any material is opened
An industrial and commercial district south of Jeddah beside Al Khumrah along the Al Laith Expressway, containing distribution warehouses, medical clinics, vegetable and livestock markets, with Al Seef Beach and the southern corniche nearby.
Cracking in the wall
Floor cracks form from continuous pressure and buildup of sediment and salt at the tank base.
The floor to wall joint
Wall cracks start from thermal expansion and slow contraction due to high heat beside the expressway.
The condition of the old lining
Floor-to-wall and wall-to-ceiling joints widen from building movement and constant water pressure.
Sediment and scale
Pipe entries leak from vibration, pressure and mechanical movement of pumps and filters.
The pipe entries
Sediment, salt and suspended matter depth reaches several centimetres in heavily used tanks.
The hatch and the vent
Fine and weak cracks in the lining appear faster here because use is continuous and pressure is very high.
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 Sub-Municipality
The South sub municipality runs from the edge of Old Makkah Road down to Al Khumrah and the southern corniche. Dense residential districts sit beside new subdivisions such as Al Sanabil and Al Taawun, warehouse fringes such as Al Saruriyah and Al Sarawat, and an old seaside settlement at Al Quzayn. Open stormwater channels cross the housing, and the warehouses, the vegetable and livestock markets and the nearby Islamic Port and Industrial City give pests shelter, food and year round humidity. Pressure is greatest in the older quarters, where drainage networks are ageing.
Questions about this district
Why are tank leaks in Al Saruriyah worse than in other areas?
Tanks here are larger and used with greater intensity, and dust and salt from the markets increase water contamination and pressure on the lining.
Does salt from the livestock market damage the lining quickly?
Yes. Salt and heavy metals from the markets penetrate the lining and cause rapid deterioration.
Is one treatment enough for a tank used every day?
One treatment may not be enough if use is very intensive. Follow-up inspection after one or two years may be needed.
How does extreme heat affect lining lifespan?
High heat speeds up material expansion and contraction, causing rapid cracking in weak linings.
Is cleaning the tank of dust before sealing necessary?
Essential. Dust, salt and sediment prevent the lining from adhering properly to the surface.
Does a new tank need sealing or is factory lining enough?
Factory lining may not be enough for heavy and continuous use. Additional sealing extends tank lifespan.
How much does water tank sealing in Al Saruriyah 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 Saruriyah.
Nearby districts we cover
Other services in Al Saruriyah
Other services we provide to residents of Al Saruriyah.
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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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Cockroach control
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