Water tank waterproofing in Al Balad, Jeddah

Al Balad is the historic heart of Jeddah, an old district with closely packed coral stone buildings and shared rooftops between neighbours. Tanks here sit on hundred-year-old stone buildings and need protection from accumulated moisture and heavy traffic pollution in the marketplace.

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Interior surfaces fully sealed
Food-safe coating materials
Cracks and gaps filled first
Inspected before handover

Why tank waterproofing protects your water supply

The district occupies narrow crowded streets with heavy traffic from three main roads: Madinah Road, King Fahd Road and Palestine Street, all channelling dense exhaust close to the rooftops.

Seal before a leak develops

Old tanks in Al Balad may need deep cleaning before sealing to remove decades of silt, soot and mineral buildup.
Repair an existing slow drip

If basal seeping is present, building survey may reveal rising damp from foundations that needs separate treatment.
Keep drinking water free of debris

Pollutants from the roads continuously fall on Al Balad rooftops, so regular tank cleaning extends the life of the waterproofing.
Reduce maintenance over time

After sealing, urgent maintenance stops but annual inspection maintains long term protection.

Everything included in the service

Tank drained of water
Walls scrubbed with brush
Surfaces dried before coating
Cracks and gaps sealed
Primer coat brushed on
Waterproofing coat brushed on
Second coat applied over first
Coating inspected before leaving

How the waterproofing job is carried out

Booking and access arrangement
Draining, cleaning, and drying
Sealing and coating
Inspection and handover

What changes about water tank waterproofing in Al Balad

Tanks in Al Balad are often old and have been repaired multiple times; their walls are weakened by long exposure to moisture, pollution and heat. Soot from vehicles adheres powerfully to old roof surfaces. For the whole method, see water tank waterproofing in detail.

The first reason
Historic buildings trap rising moisture in foundations

Coral stone and very old concrete in Al Balad absorbs moisture easily. Narrow streets prevent air flow, and groundwater rises from foundations upward toward the roof. Tanks on these buildings face upward moisture pressure from below.
The second reason
Heavy traffic deposits oily soot that penetrates cracks

Three main roads surround Al Balad and lorry and bus traffic leaves thick oily soot on rooftops. This soot differs from dust: it adheres harder and penetrates any small tank crack quickly.
The third reason
Shared rooftops create collective moisture problems

In Al Balad, building rooftops are communal between multiple flats, and water from air conditioning units and seeping from any flat affects everyone. Adjacent tanks share the same moisture and pollutants.

Al Balad on the map

Al Balad sits about 0.5 km from Al Mazloom and about 0.5 km from Al Sham.

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What the tank looks like after

A sealed, smooth interior surface

The coating bonds to the concrete or fibreglass and fills any hairline cracks that were present.

No active leaks or seeping

Gaps that were allowing water to seep through the walls or base are filled and covered.

Food-safe lining throughout

Every applied material is rated safe for contact with drinking water.

What our customers said

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Hesham ZayanAugust 2026 · Review on Google Maps

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Some of our work

Illustrative photographs. Our own job photographs go here as soon as the client approves them.

Landmarks of Al Balad

Reaching Al Balad is straightforward from Souk Al Alawi or Al Shafi'i Mosque, where the team can access rooftops through the old buildings with their clearly marked entrances.

Nassif House
Al Shafi'i Mosque
Souq Al Alawi
Souq Al Badu
Bab Makkah
Bab Sharif

Nearby districts we cover

Al Mazloom Al Sham Al Bahr

Questions worth asking first

Why does the tank leak more from the base than the top?

Rising moisture from the old building's foundations pushes upward against the tank base from outside. This causes basal seeping even if walls appear sound.

Does oily soot prevent waterproofing materials from bonding?

Yes. Oily soot must be thoroughly cleaned before sealing begins. The team will use specialist methods to clean the surface completely before applying waterproofing.

Should the tank be inspected after waterproofing here?

Annual inspection is recommended because pollutants from the road continuously settle. A simple check ensures no new seeping has begun.

Can a tank be sealed if it shares the building roof?

Yes, but it is best to alert other residents because the team may need roof access. Coordinating with neighbours makes the work faster.

How long does waterproofing stay effective in such a polluted area?

With heavy road pollution, inspection every year or two is important. If you notice water discoloration or unusual smell, re-waterproofing may be needed sooner.

What should I arrange before the waterproofing team arrives?

Empty and completely dry the tank. Alert other residents in the building, and tell the team about any current leaks or dampness you have noticed.

How much does water tank waterproofing in Al Balad cost?

It is set after we see the job, because the price follows the kind of work, the size of the space, its condition and the time and materials it needs. Send a photo and a short description on WhatsApp and we will give you an estimate before we reach Al Balad.