Water tank sealing in Khalij Salman Jeddah
Khalij Salman is a coastal stretch on the Red Sea in north Jeddah, with chalets and rest houses set among land subdivisions still being developed around a shallow winding bay edged with coral reefs. Tanks here face high sea humidity and salt spray deposits on external surfaces. Sealing must be monitored continuously to ensure the internal lining remains sound.
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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 Khalij Salman
Residents and property owners report rapid salt deposits and accelerated corrosion on tanks close to the shoreline, with rooftop tanks exposed to direct sunlight and salt air together. The method is set out in full on how we approach Water tank sealing.
Sea humidity and salt deposits on external surfaces
Tanks in Khalij Salman lie close to the bay and sea, and salt-laden air carries salt particles onto the external tank surface. Rapid corrosion weakens outer layers and cracks form quickly.
Individual villas with rooftop tanks
Most villas in the bay have a single tank mounted directly on the roof. Daily temperature swings between night and day cause expansion and contraction that cracks the lining.
Leaks from joints and pipes in the coastal zone
Pipes and connections face salt and moisture exposure, and corrosion starts inside before showing outside. Routine inspection is essential because failures can appear suddenly.
The character of Khalij Salman
Coastal area: high humidity and salt air through the year
A coastal location means tanks face constant sea salt and salt-laden air. The lining, external surfaces and all connections need salt-resistant and corrosion-resistant materials, and sealing must be stronger than in inland areas.
What we read before any material is opened
A coastal northern quarter on a shallow winding bay near Dhahban, with villas and rest houses, the Lakes City complex, a public beach and a park, accessed via Al Haramain Road at Al Rahili or from Obhur.
Cracking in the wall
External surface inspection reveals white salt deposits, corrosion, fine cracks and surface distortions.
The floor to wall joint
Floor-to-wall joint inspection reveals cracks and gaps around the critical corner in coastal areas.
The condition of the old lining
Pipe entry inspection reveals leaks at connections, oxide build-up and salt corrosion.
Sediment and scale
Moisture and water content checks in surrounding soil and structures reveal sources of external moisture ingress.
The pipe entries
Internal lining inspection reveals cracks, deformations, fine pitting and salt deposits inside.
The hatch and the vent
Water quality testing after emptying reveals salt content, dissolved salts and sediment.
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 Dhahban Sub-Municipality
Dhahban sub municipality is the northern coastal strip of Jeddah, running from the north bank of Sharm Obhur up to the old village of Dhahban and Salman Bay. Its districts are recently built, with owner occupied villas and apartments, beach resorts and chalets on the shore, and land subdivisions still being developed. Nearness to the sea keeps humidity high all year, irrigated lawns in villas, resorts and district parks hold water, Wadi Obhur and the vacant plots between buildings give rodents and reptiles shelter, and the old fishing village of Dhahban gives the far north a rural edge.
Questions about this district
Why does corrosion occur so rapidly in Khalij Salman specifically?
The very close coastal location means direct exposure to salt air and sea moisture. Tanks need inspection every year instead of every two years.
Does salt water penetrate into drinking water through tank cracks?
If the lining is cracked or the old coating is weak, salt can seep with the water. Internal inspection during emptying reveals fine cracks.
Is a rooftop tank better than a buried tank in a coastal area?
Both have different problems. Rooftop tanks face salt spray and heat, while buried tanks face soil moisture and seawater infiltration typical to coastal soil.
How often should tanks be serviced and inspected in Khalij Salman?
Annual inspection is recommended instead of every two years, because salt and humidity speed up corrosion.
Do fine cracks in the tank lining cause immediate leakage?
They may not cause visible leaks at first, but allow water to seep slowly and salt to accumulate on walls. Early detection stops the problem growing.
Does resealing the tank solve salt contamination in the water?
Resealing stops external water leakage, but if salt has entered the groundwater supply or pipes, water purification or pipe replacement may be needed.
How much does water tank sealing in Khalij Salman 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 Khalij Salman.
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