Water tank waterproofing in Al Salmiyah, Jeddah

Al Salmiyah is a densely packed apartment district in central Jeddah, home to mid-rise residential blocks with shared entrances and communal services. Water tanks here sit on shared rooftops and serve multiple units, so a single leak affects not one household but perhaps ten or twenty simultaneously, with seepage flowing down common walls and into multiple ceilings below.

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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 central Jeddah residential district east of Palestine Street with high population density, mid-rise apartment buildings and shared infrastructure, home to Al Salmiyah Mosque and Abi Al Ala Intermediate School.

Seal before a leak develops

In Al Salmiyah where ceilings are shared between apartments, thorough crack inspection before sealing is essential, and assessment of damage in units below will help prioritise the work.
Repair an existing slow drip

Cleaning a communal tank that serves many residents requires care to ensure no sediment remains before coating is applied. Water must then be tested before residents can use it again.
Keep drinking water free of debris

Summer heat expansion and winter cooling cycles stress shared tanks repeatedly, creating hairline cracks that spread through concrete. Waterproofing prevents water ingress at every expansion joint.
Reduce maintenance over time

Renewing an older tank with professional sealing costs far less than replacement in a building of dozens of units and extends the tank's life considerably.

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 Salmiyah

In closely packed apartment blocks, tank seepage reaches tenants directly below through shared concrete ceilings and common walls, affecting multiple units from a single source. For the whole method, see water tank waterproofing in detail.

The first reason
One leak affects ten families at once

In Al Salmiyah blocks, a shared tank serves multiple storeys. Seepage spreads through the concrete and down common walls into ten or twenty apartments simultaneously, creating damp patches, mould spots and lingering odours that residents cannot solve individually. Waterproofing stops the source entirely.
The second reason
Old concrete ceilings and shared pipework

Concrete in Al Salmiyah is decades old in most buildings, porous and laden with distribution pipes running through it. Water seeps quickly through capillaries in the concrete and reaches lower flats within hours of a small leak beginning. Age accelerates the spread.
The third reason
Shared tanks need professional standards more urgently

Because one tank serves dozens of people, the standard of waterproofing matters far more than in single villas. A small leak inconveniences one household; in Al Salmiyah it disturbs fifty. Professional sealing prevents neighbourly conflict entirely.

Al Salmiyah on the map

Al Salmiyah sits about 0.5 km from Bani Malik and about 2 km from Mishrifah.

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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

«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.

Landmarks of Al Salmiyah

The team reaches Al Salmiyah apartment blocks via Palestine Street and using Al Salmiyah Mosque as a direction reference, clear landmarks that speed access from main roads to the building entrance and rooftop tank.

Palestine Street
Al Salmiyah Mosque
Abi Al Ala Intermediate School

Nearby districts we cover

Bani Malik Mishrifah Al Worood

Questions worth asking first

Who pays for tank sealing when the tank serves multiple apartment units?

The shared tank is communal property, so sealing costs are split among all residents using it. Early repair prevents disputes later and restores harmony in the building. Bring it to the residents committee and seek consensus quickly.

How do we know if water is leaking from the tank or a distribution pipe?

Tank leaks cause persistent damp in ceilings directly below even when water consumption is low. Ask the building manager to inspect the rooftop tank for condensation, soft spots, or staining on its outer walls as a first step.

Must we cut off water to all units to seal a shared tank?

Tank sealing requires the tank to be drained, which stops water supply to all residents temporarily. Coordination with all units is essential before booking. Weekend work or early morning is best to minimise disruption.

What if some residents refuse to contribute to the sealing cost?

This is an administrative matter between residents and the building committee, but all benefit from protecting common ceilings and walls from rot. Costs should be apportioned fairly and the benefit explained to reluctant residents.

Does waterproofing stop algae growth in shared communal tanks?

Yes, algae need light and moist surfaces to grow. Waterproofing seals pores, reduces dampness, and blocks light from entering internal cracks. Algae cannot survive these conditions and will not return.

Should Al Salmiyah residents replace the tank entirely or just seal it?

If the tank structure is sound with only surface damage and seepage, sealing is far cheaper and faster than replacement. For a shared tank serving many units, sealing extends life by a decade or more.

How much does water tank waterproofing in Al Salmiyah 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 Salmiyah.