Water tank sealing in Prince Abdul Majeed Jeddah
Prince Abdul Majeed is a modern residential quarter in south Jeddah along Prince Abdul Majeed ibn Abdulaziz Street. Villas and apartments here were built in the last 10-15 years on relatively stable ground. Tanks are usually in good condition but small cracks and water pressure may appear over time.
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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 Prince Abdul Majeed
Buildings here are recent, mostly 10-15 years old, and tanks are usually in good condition but need periodic maintenance. The method is set out in full on the full Water tank sealing page.
Modern villas have sealed tanks but foundations may need checking
Modern villas are built to higher standards and ground tanks have new linings. But after 10-15 years small cracks may appear from soil settlement or lack of maintenance.
Modern apartments have multiple ground and rooftop tanks
New apartment blocks often have both ground tanks and rooftop reserves. Rooftop tanks need regular checks because heat exposure can affect the lining.
The new district has recently laid pipes but needs regular inspection
Prince Abdul Majeed Street and side streets have relatively new water pipes. Regular tank checks catch any emerging pipe problems early.
Landmarks of Prince Abdul Majeed
Access through Prince Abdul Majeed runs via Prince Abdul Majeed ibn Abdulaziz Street, with Event Mall and the Prince Abdul Majeed health centre as navigation landmarks. The zone is bounded by Prince Fawaz to the north and Al Sanabil to the south, Al Jawharah to the west and Al Ajawid to the east.
- Prince Abdul Majeed ibn Abdulaziz Street
- Al Tawbah Mosque
- Abdul Latif Jameel Mosque
- Saeed ibn Amir Mosque
- Prince Abdul Majeed Health Centre
- Event Mall
What we read before any material is opened
A modern residential district in south Jeddah between Prince Fawaz to the north and Al Sanabil to the south, Al Jawharah to the west and Al Ajawid to the east, laid out along Prince Abdul Majeed ibn Abdulaziz Street.
Cracking in the wall
Floor inspection focuses on small cracks from soil settlement or periodic water pressure.
The floor to wall joint
Tank corners may show weak cracks because concrete shrinkage is uneven.
The condition of the old lining
Pipe entries and main inlet and outlet may be weak seepage points if not perfectly sealed.
Sediment and scale
Moisture around the tank may be high from light groundwater or slow seepage.
The pipe entries
Sediment builds up slowly in modern tanks, usually less than in older units.
The hatch and the vent
Tank seepage in new units may be very slow and unnoticed by residents until it becomes a major problem.
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 Sub-Municipality
The South sub municipality runs from the edge of Old Makkah Road down to Al Khumrah and the southern corniche. Dense residential districts sit beside new subdivisions such as Al Sanabil and Al Taawun, warehouse fringes such as Al Saruriyah and Al Sarawat, and an old seaside settlement at Al Quzayn. Open stormwater channels cross the housing, and the warehouses, the vegetable and livestock markets and the nearby Islamic Port and Industrial City give pests shelter, food and year round humidity. Pressure is greatest in the older quarters, where drainage networks are ageing.
Questions about this district
Do modern villa tanks need periodic inspection?
Yes. Even new tanks should be checked every 1-2 years to detect small cracks before they worsen.
Why might modern tanks develop cracks after 10 years?
Soil settlement, water pressure cycling and lack of maintenance can cause small cracks that widen over time.
What determines the cost of periodic inspection and repair?
Tank size, age and lining condition. Simple inspection is cheaper than major repair done later.
Are modern tanks less prone to leaks than old ones?
Yes, but they can still leak. The difference is that cracks start small and are easier to fix if caught early.
Do mid-sized villas need different tank checks than apartment blocks?
Yes. Villas usually have one ground tank, while apartment blocks may need checks on multiple tanks and shared pipes.
How often do we recommend tank inspection in this modern district?
Once every 1-2 years is enough for villas, apartment blocks may need more frequent checks due to higher consumption.
How much does water tank sealing in Prince Abdul Majeed 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 Prince Abdul Majeed.
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Other services we provide to residents of Prince Abdul Majeed.
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Water tank sterilization
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Cockroach control
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