Water tank sealing in Bathaa Quraish Makkah
Bathaa Quraish lies four kilometres south-west of the Grand Mosque, with Jabal Thawr rising steeply over it and the Fourth Ring Road cutting through. Housing projects, villas and apartment blocks sit alongside government courts, libraries and offices. Tanks here face intense heat and dust-laden winds from the mountain, which accelerate coating failure.
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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 Bathaa Quraish
Tanks in this area suffer early cracking because the environment is intensely hot, dry and exposed to dust winds driven down from Jabal Thawr. The method is set out in full on the full Water tank sealing page.
Tanks in villas and residential buildings
Villas and apartment blocks in Bathaa Quraish rely on large water storage tanks. Tanks face direct sun and extreme heat, accelerating coating cracking and joint failure.
Government and court tanks
Government buildings, courts and offices in the district operate large, complex tanks needing regular maintenance. Multiple inlet and outlet pipes are exposed to leakage risk.
Wind and dust from Jabal Thawr degrade the coating
Jabal Thawr rises directly over the quarter, and winds carry sand and dust particles that mix into tank water. This causes coating wear faster than in sheltered areas.
Landmarks of Bathaa Quraish
Access to Bathaa Quraish buildings runs via the Fourth Ring Road which bisects the quarter, and Jabal Thawr rises prominently over the southern area. The Grand Mosque Library, courts and law buildings provide clear landmarks for defining the service zone.
- Fourth Ring Road
- Third Ring Road
- Jabal Thawr
- Bathaa Quraish Walkway
- Grand Mosque Library
- Al Rahmah Mosque
What we read before any material is opened
A mixed residential and administrative district south-west of the Grand Mosque, traversed by the Fourth Ring Road. It contains villas, apartment buildings, courts, government offices and the Grand Mosque Library.
Cracking in the wall
Villas and apartment blocks have medium-sized tanks exposed to direct sun and cracking from thermal stress.
The floor to wall joint
Government and court buildings have large, complex tanks with multiple inlet and outlet pipes requiring careful treatment.
The condition of the old lining
Pipe joints across all tanks are critical leak points, especially under intense heat.
Sediment and scale
Stored water moisture wets internal walls, and external heat creates expansion pressure that generates cracks.
The pipe entries
Jabal Thawr amplifies district temperature and drives dust-laden winds that mix into water and speed coating degradation.
The hatch and the vent
Floor cracks and wall-floor joints are the first leak sites, especially in tanks exposed to severe heat.
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 Shawqiyah Sub-Municipality
Al Shawqiyah sub municipality runs south from the Third Ring Road to the city's edge on the Al Layth road and the Jeddah expressway. Planned districts such as Al Shawqiyah, Al Malik Fahd and Bathaa Quraish have wide streets, villas and apartment blocks, while schemes in Wali Al Ahd are being built out and informal housing in Al Ukayshiyah and Al Zuhur is being cleared. The vegetable market and livestock auction at Souq Al Halaqa, open construction sites, the rocky slopes of Jabal Thawr and sewers still being laid through the southern fringe offer exposed food, shelter and moisture.
Questions about this district
Does the intense heat in Bathaa Quraish accelerate tank failure?
Yes. Heat causes repeated expansion and contraction, creating hairline cracks that widen over time. Old coatings become brittle quickly.
Why do government building tanks need different treatment?
Government buildings typically have larger tanks with complex inlet and outlet piping. More joints and cracks mean treatment requires higher precision.
Does Jabal Thawr and its winds increase leak risk?
Yes. Dust and sand particles penetrate the coating and accelerate wear. Leaks start faster here than in protected areas.
Is one treatment enough or does the tank need periodic maintenance?
One treatment stops current leaks, but heat and wind will cause new cracking within 3 to 5 years. Periodic maintenance is important.
What determines the cost of treating a government tank?
The number of pipes, joints and cracks determines cost. Larger, more complex tanks need more time and materials.
Do villa tanks differ from apartment block tanks?
Size and complexity differ but the problem is the same: leaks and cracking from heat and moisture. Treatment follows the same steps but scale varies.
How much does water tank sealing in Bathaa Quraish 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 Bathaa Quraish.
Nearby districts we cover
Other services in Bathaa Quraish
Other services we provide to residents of Bathaa Quraish.
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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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