Water tank waterproofing in Al Rawabi, Jeddah

Al Rawabi is a mixed-use neighbourhood in south Jeddah, where the Islamic Port and industrial city lie to the west. The dust that settles here is grey with diesel and metal filings rather than pale sand. Tanks face constant exposure to sea salt and persistent humidity from the nearby port, and heavy industrial dust penetrates tank openings and contaminates water rapidly. Sealing is essential, not optional.

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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

A south Jeddah district in two sections, housing apartment buildings and shopping centres spread along Old Makkah Road and Bin Laden Road, with high residential density and continuous commercial activity.

Seal before a leak develops

Leaking tanks near the port carry heavy contaminants and salt to surrounding surfaces, and sealing stops this seepage before permanent damage occurs to the building below.
Repair an existing slow drip

Pre-sealing cleaning must focus on removing metal particles and diesel residue bonded to walls, not only light sand.
Keep drinking water free of debris

Summer thermal stress on rooftops close to the sea opens wider cracks, and waterproofing protects against salt and moisture entering through these expanding gaps.
Reduce maintenance over time

Regular inspection of the tank is far cheaper than replacement in an industrial coastal zone where deterioration is rapid.

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 Rawabi

Lorries move to and from the port and industrial city continuously night and day, lifting grey dust from diesel and metal debris rather than the pale construction sand of other areas. For the whole method, see water tank waterproofing in detail.

The first reason
Sea salt from the port corrodes reinforcing steel rapidly

South Jeddah is close to the Islamic Port, and salt air penetrates concrete cracks readily. Steel reinforcement inside tank walls rusts far faster than in neighbourhoods distant from the sea. Rust expands and opens new cracks each season. Waterproofing seals against salt ingress and significantly slows the rust cycle that otherwise consumes the structural steel.
The second reason
Diesel dust and metal particles contaminate water quickly

Heavy lorry traffic from the port and factories produces grey dust heavy with diesel and iron filings. This settles directly on rooftops and enters tanks through any small opening. Unlike light sand, metal particles do not settle quickly but remain suspended, discolouring water. Sealing cuts off the source of this contamination at root.
The third reason
Persistent sea humidity accelerates concrete deterioration

Sea humidity from the port is relentless year-round, leaving damp patches on rooftops and facades even on hot days. This continuous moisture accelerates chemical attack on concrete, opening hairline cracks invisible to the eye. Waterproofing shields the concrete from direct exposure to this salt-laden moisture.

Landmarks of Al Rawabi

Work in Al Rawabi is coordinated through Old Makkah Road, which divides the district, and Bin Laden Park serves as a well-known landmark for locating the building and accessing the rooftop easily.

Old Makkah Road
Bin Laden Road
Bin Laden Park
Ibn Al Qayyim Mosque
Al Rawabi Shopping Centre

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

«شغلهم ما شاء الله، أنصح الجميع بالتعامل معهم. عن تجربة وثقة.»

Hesham ZayanAugust 2026 · Review on Google Maps

«أفضل شركة تنظيف بالبخار. أسعارهم ممتازة وشغلهم مرة كويس.»

Bashar Al-MushaikhiJuly 2026 · Review on Google Maps

«خدمة ممتازة.»

Abdullah Al-GhamdiAugust 2026 · Review on Google Maps

«ممتازين.»

Muhammad EshraJuly 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.

What is different about South Jeddah

South Jeddah is the working end of the city: the Islamic Port, the industrial city with its warehouses and workshops, and behind them older low rise districts such as Ghulail and Al Khumrah. The roads are built for lorries, and port and factory traffic runs through the night, so the dust that settles here is grey with diesel and metal filings rather than pale sand. Buildings are mostly older concrete with flat roofs and open stairwells that collect it. Sea humidity keeps it damp, and in summer it sets hard on ledges and cladding.

Nearby districts we cover

Al Farouq Al Jamiah Al Adl West

Questions worth asking first

Can waterproofing be completed in an area this close to the industrial port?

Yes, but pre-sealing cleaning takes longer because heavy contaminants are embedded. Drying time after coating is longer in high humidity. Post-sealing inspection is more important here because salt and diesel attempt to penetrate the coating repeatedly.

Does diesel soot from lorries actually enter tanks easily?

Yes, even new tanks. Small ventilation and overflow openings admit fine diesel particles. Pre-sealing cleaning removes any particles that have already entered, and coating stops new contamination from taking hold.

Should a tank be inspected more than once per year in this industrial area?

At least twice. Inspect in summer after maximum heat because thermal stress opens cracks, and again in winter after any rainfall. If very close to the port, a third inspection every six months helps catch salt penetration early.

Does waterproofing remove diesel smell from water already stored in the tank?

Waterproofing does not remove odour from water already in the tank. Deep cleaning before sealing removes most of the smell, and after sealing, fresh water filling the tank will not acquire diesel odour because sealing cuts off the contamination source.

Does sea salt cause rusting on reinforcing steel inside the tank?

Yes, rusting occurs rapidly. Salt-induced rust is not visible from outside at first, but eats steel from within. After years, the tank becomes structurally weak. Waterproofing prevents salt reaching the steel and extends tank life significantly.

Is tank cleaning harder because of heavy metal and diesel deposits?

Yes, metal and diesel particles bond to interior walls firmly. Cleaning requires scrubbing and manual effort, and may need specialist detergents. Time and labour are much greater than for a tank in a district distant from the port.

How much does water tank waterproofing in Al Rawabi 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 Rawabi.