Water tank sealing in Al Sulaymaniyah Jeddah
Al Sulaymaniyah is a relatively new planned district with modern apartment blocks, villas and gated compounds. Tanks here are recently built but face water pressure, heat and humidity that cause cracking at joints and seams. Supply stations must serve a rapidly growing population.
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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 Sulaymaniyah
Buildings here are relatively recent with modern tanks, but intensive use, heat and humidity cause rapid wear at seams and joints. The method is set out in full on the full Water tank sealing page.
Gated compounds and blocks demand high water pressure
Luxury gated compounds and new residential blocks need high pressure to supply every floor. Continuous high pressure causes leaks at joints and seams.
Main pump station serves the whole district
The district's main pump station serves a rapidly growing population of thousands. Large tanks face constant pressure and any leak wastes significant water daily.
Extreme heat causes concrete expansion and contraction
Concrete expands in extreme heat and contracts at night. This repeated movement causes small cracks in floors and walls that grow over time.
Landmarks of Al Sulaymaniyah
Access to Al Sulaymaniyah runs via King Abdullah Road, with the Haramain high-speed railway station sitting within the district as a major landmark anchor. The district is built around and extends on both sides of this central transport hub.
- King Abdullah Road
- Haramain High Speed Railway Station (Al Sulaymaniyah Station)
- Sulaymaniyah Plaza
- Al Sulaymaniyah District Park
- Al Sulaymaniyah Health Centre
What we read before any material is opened
A planned residential district in eastern Jeddah on King Abdullah Road, bordered by Al Naseem, Al Fayha and Quwaizah. It contains contemporary villas, apartment blocks and gated compounds with modern infrastructure.
Cracking in the wall
Gaps between concrete joints leak from continuous pressure and heat expansion in large modern tanks.
The floor to wall joint
Wall-to-floor joints need special protection because pressure concentrates there more than anywhere else.
The condition of the old lining
Supply, outlet and vent pipes pass through tank walls and need extra protection from leaks and corrosion.
Sediment and scale
Humidity and salt creep in from damp air and nearby drains, so sealing needs exterior protection too.
The pipe entries
Fine cracks from heat expansion start small but grow fast under repeated pressure and temperature change.
The hatch and the vent
Algae and bacterial growth happens faster in modern tanks that get more light through weak seams.
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
Do modern tanks in Al Sulaymaniyah leak for different reasons than old quarters?
Yes very much. Modern tanks leak from high pressure and heat expansion, while old tanks leak from general weakness.
Does a tank leak affect water consumption across the whole district?
Yes. A leak in a main tank can waste thousands of litres daily.
Do gated compounds need different sealing than regular apartment blocks?
Yes. Compounds have dedicated tanks and higher water pressure. Sealing must be stronger to withstand the pressure.
Can we seal a tank without cutting water supply to residents completely?
It depends on tank size and structure. We may use a temporary alternate tank or seal the tank in stages.
How do you inspect large tanks at pump stations?
We empty it completely and inspect all walls and floors. We use advanced equipment to find fine cracks and weak spots.
Does a modern tank need regular maintenance after sealing?
Yes, annual inspection is important. High pressure and heat may cause new problems over time.
How much does water tank sealing in Al Sulaymaniyah 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 Sulaymaniyah.
Other services in Al Sulaymaniyah
Other services we provide to residents of Al Sulaymaniyah.
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Water tanks
Water tank cleaning
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Water tanks
Water tank sterilization
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Water tanks
Tank leak repair
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Residential
Cockroach control
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