Water tank sealing in East Al Baghdadiyah Jeddah
Water tanks in East Al Baghdadiyah suffer deep cracks due to building age, high moisture and salt in the soil below. Old buildings on weak foundations create an acidic environment that eats through tank linings from the inside. Sealing here requires full repair of cracks, wall-to-floor joints and pipe entries embedded in century-old walls.
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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 East Al Baghdadiyah
Tanks in the quarter are very old, most built at least sixty years ago, and show continuous leaks in upper floors and ancillary blocks. The method is set out in full on our Water tank sealing service.
High-mounted tanks on old building roofs
Dense hotels and residential blocks place tanks on exposed rooftops. Tanks face direct sun and sea salt spray from the nearby coast, and interior linings crack and corrode rapidly.
Weak wall-to-floor joints
Old buildings here settle unevenly and foundations shift seasonally. The joints where tank walls meet the floor crumble and cracks widen as the structure moves.
Pipes embedded in thick, old walls
Entry and exit pipes are cast into tank walls, and repair means carefully removing old reinforcement and re-lining around the pipes without damage.
The character of East Al Baghdadiyah
Commercial area: offices, showrooms and small stores
An old commercial quarter means tanks were built to outdated standards and lack regular maintenance. Narrow, tall buildings confine tanks to small roofs, making repair, sterilisation and drying phases more complex.
What we read before any material is opened
A densely built historic quarter north of Al Balad along Madinah Road, with apartment buildings, hotels and shops. It lies on the edge of the old city wall, bordered by Al Balad and Al Kandarah.
Cracking in the wall
Cracks start at the floor and walls where downward movement strains the joints and breaks concrete.
The floor to wall joint
The wall-to-floor joint bears the most stress and movement, and leaks typically begin there first.
The condition of the old lining
Pipe entry points above and below show leaks because concrete around pipes fractures and old lining erodes.
Sediment and scale
Moisture and sea salt from the humid air speed concrete deterioration and interior lining decay.
The pipe entries
Tanks open to the roof face direct sun and rain, causing gradual cracking and surface breakdown.
The hatch and the vent
Seeping water leaves mineral stains on external walls and wet marks that pinpoint the main crack locations.
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 Balad Sub-Municipality
Al Balad sub municipality covers the historic core of Jeddah and the districts that first grew outside its wall. Its building stock is the oldest in the city: heritage stone houses and apartment blocks from past decades, threaded with hotels, shops and crowded popular markets around Bab Makkah, Bab Sharif and the Kandarah Souq. Nearness to the sea, the Islamic Port and the Arbaeen lagoon keeps humidity high all year, water and drainage networks are old, and narrow lanes, dense eateries and commercial storerooms put food and shelter within reach at every corner.
Questions about this district
Why is the tank leaking at the bottom wall-floor joint?
Joints in old buildings move with foundation settlement. The original lining breaks at the joint and water seeps through fine cracks.
Is cleaning the tank enough or must the lining be replaced?
Cleaning alone does not stop leaks. The old and damaged lining must be stripped and a fresh lining applied across the entire inner face.
Do old buildings need a different sealing approach than new ones?
Yes. Old tank surfaces show deep corrosion and more cracks, so thorough inspection of all damage is needed before work begins.
Does sea salt spray nearby speed up corrosion?
Yes. Salty damp air accelerates concrete and lining deterioration. Spray and vapour from the coast near here make the problem worse.
How long does the new lining take to cure fully?
The lining needs several days to dry and set. The tank must stay empty for a period before being put back in service.
Does sealing small cracks stop the leak, or must the whole lining be replaced?
Small cracks may be sealed temporarily, but if the original lining is too weak, a full new lining is the permanent fix.
How much does water tank sealing in East Al Baghdadiyah 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 East Al Baghdadiyah.
Nearby districts we cover
Other services in East Al Baghdadiyah
Other services we provide to residents of East Al Baghdadiyah.
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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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