Water tank sealing in Al Souq Al Saghir Al Jadid Makkah
Al Souq Al Saghir Al Jadid is a newly developing residential area south of the city, where most homes are villas under construction with new or recently installed tanks. Tanks here face high water pressure from new wells and pumps, and sandy soil and airborne salt affect sealing durability. Tank treatment here is critical before problems become entrenched in occupied homes.
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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 Souq Al Saghir Al Jadid
Most homes and apartment blocks are under construction with new tanks, but groundwater is deep and the soil is sandy and saline, causing rapid seepage. The method is set out in full on the full Water tank sealing page.
New tanks face high pressure immediately
New villas install tanks and fill them quickly from wells. Water pressure and salt in the water penetrate fine cracks in freshly cast concrete. Early sealing protects the tank before leakage starts.
Sandy soil and salt affect the foundation
Soil here is very sandy and salt is present in air and groundwater. The tank base faces seepage from below and the sides, and salt accelerates corrosion.
New owners do not know tank condition
New owners may not inspect the tank before moving in. Most tanks in early stages show no obvious leaks, and sealing now secures years of protection.
The character of Al Souq Al Saghir Al Jadid
New development: ongoing construction and vacant plots between the homes
A new villa district means new tanks and high water pressure from wells and pumps. Treatment focuses on protecting fresh concrete before salt and groundwater enter, and installing strong sealing that guards the first years of use.
What we read before any material is opened
A new residential district south of Jeddah between Al Ukayshiyah and Al Judairiyah Al Jadid, stretching south of the Fourth Ring Road along Ibrahim Al Khalil Road and Dhat An Nitaqain Street. Wadi Uranah runs through it and serves new government schools and mosques.
Cracking in the wall
Inspection of corners and joints detects fine cracks from new water pressure and thermal expansion in desert heat.
The floor to wall joint
Inspection of the floor and base detects leakage beneath the tank, where sandy soil and salt enter from one side.
The condition of the old lining
Inspection of pipe entries and exits detects cracks around joints, the weakest points in a new tank.
Sediment and scale
Inspection of exterior walls detects white salt deposits and slow seepage from deep groundwater.
The pipe entries
Inspection of internal work and old coatings detects peeling and corrosion from salt and water, or poor prior coating.
The hatch and the vent
Inspection of active seepage signs detects interior moisture or internal staining, indicating outside water entry.
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
Do new tanks need sealing immediately?
Yes. New tanks are exposed to leakage from day one. Groundwater, salt and pressure enter fine cracks in fresh concrete, and early sealing protects the first years of use.
Why does tank leakage occur faster here than in older districts?
Soil is very sandy and salt is airborne and present in deep groundwater. New tanks have not faced concentrated salt damage for years, so leakage begins quickly.
Does tank sealing also protect against rainwater entry?
Yes, sealing protects against water from all directions. Rare rains here and desert heat may degrade an unsealed coating quickly without a strong barrier.
Do salt marks on concrete disappear after sealing?
No, salt that entered the concrete remains. But sealing stops new salt entry and protects against fresh saline water infiltration.
How deep are the cracks we look for in a new tank?
Cracks can be microscopic and invisible to the eye, but water passes through them. We inspect corners, joints, floors and walls carefully.
Is tank treatment before move-in necessary?
Yes, before residents arrive and before tanks fill with contaminated water from old pipework. A clean sealed tank preserves water quality.
How much does water tank sealing in Al Souq Al Saghir 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 Souq Al Saghir Al Jadid.
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Water tanks
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Water tank sterilization
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Water tanks
Tank leak repair
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Cockroach control
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