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Water tank waterproofing in Makkal, Riyadh

Makkal is a small residential quarter in south-central Riyadh within the historic Al Dahu cluster, south of the old town. Mid-rise apartment buildings house small old flats. The district adjoins Jabrah, Al Butaiha and Al Wusaita. Tanks are very old and concrete is worn after decades of dampness. Groundwater stays high here because the district sits near Wadi Hanifah through indirect drainage patterns.

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Why a tank needs sealing, not patching

  • Water you store stays stored

    A lined tank keeps the water it holds instead of feeding a slow leak into the slab.

  • The damp stain has a cause

    The wet patch on the ceiling or wall below a tank is the symptom, and the tank is usually the cause.

  • Safe to hold drinking water

    The materials we apply are rated for potable water, so the tank is safe to drink from once it is back in use.

  • Proven before you rely on it

    We do not hand a tank back on trust.

Why the job is different in Makkal

Tanks here seep continuously because groundwater never drops significantly. Even tanks that appear to be in moderate condition often weep slowly. The whole method is set out in our water tank waterproofing guide.

  • The old district and concrete worn by relentless dampness

    Makkal is among the oldest neighbourhoods, with tanks of similar age. Concrete has endured decades of constant dampness, and mineral salts have deposited deep in the structure. The outer concrete layers are disintegrating in several places.

  • Groundwater stays high year round

    Makkal is near the old Al Dahu core and indirectly near Wadi Hanifah. Groundwater here is very high, and pressure on tank floors is constant. In winter, pressure increases noticeably.

  • Cramped roofs and buildings clustered very tightly

    The district is very dense, and roofspace is extremely tight. Buildings sit very close together, and tanks stand near one another. Space available is very limited, making work on individual tanks slightly more difficult.

What's Included

A very old and small district within the historic Al Dahu cluster. The soil is permanently moist and groundwater sits near the surface, with old tanks on cramped roofs.

  • Emptied and fully dried

    Draining must be fast because groundwater may seep in from below quickly. High capacity pumps are used to remove the water.

  • Cracks and leak points surveyed

    Careful inspection reveals every hairline and weak crack. Old concrete may be very friable in aged areas.

  • Surface prepared before coating

    The surface is cleaned of mineral scale and grime very carefully. Scrubbing or deep cleaning may be needed.

  • Waterproofing applied in coats

    Coats may be needed in greater number. Friable concrete absorbs coating rapidly.

  • Full curing time

    Curing proceeds slowly with longer intervals between coats. High moisture may slow drying.

  • Fill test before handover

    Fill test is done very slowly with close watch for any seepage appearing on the foundation area.

Makkal on the map

Makkal sits about 0.5 km from Al Wusaita and about 0.5 km from Al Dubiyah.

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How we work

Look at the tank

Drain and prepare

Apply and cure

Fill, test and hand over

Some of our work

Photos from our team's work.

  • A tower elevation with clean reflective panels beside panels carrying dark streaks
  • Two technicians on ropes washing a faceted metal facade at night with a pressure lance
  • A crew on ropes midway down a blue glass tower topped by two masts
  • Three technicians on ropes above a curved glass roof over a building atrium
  • Five technicians on ropes cleaning the yellow and grey elevation of a medical building
  • Seven technicians in yellow helmets descending parallel ropes on aluminium cladding

What is different about Central Riyadh

Central Riyadh is the oldest and busiest part of the city. Olaya and Sulaimaniyah carry the office towers along King Fahd Road and Tahlia Street, including Kingdom Centre and Al Faisaliah, while Al Malaz, Al Murabba, Al Batha and Al Dirah are older apartment blocks with shops on the ground floor, the Masmak quarter and the markets around Qasr Al Hukm. Heavy traffic on the main roads coats glass and shopfronts in a grey exhaust film, older stairwells and tiled corridors show worn grout and scale from the hard water, and the commercial buildings never stop taking footfall.

Other services in Makkal

The room and the building around it are on one list.

Nearby districts we cover

Questions before booking

Makkal is very old. Are its tanks older than tanks in other areas?
Yes, Makkal is among Riyadh's oldest districts, and tanks here are very old indeed. They may be decades older than tanks in other neighbourhoods.

Seeping continues year round. Why does it not stop in summer?
Groundwater stays high year round here, so pressure on the tank never ceases. This is normal for this area.

Will very friable concrete accept waterproofing?
Yes, waterproofing adheres to old concrete. But deeper cleaning may be needed and more coats than usual.

Should the tank be replaced instead of sealed?
Replacement is very expensive and difficult in a dense district. Waterproofing stops the leak quickly and at lower cost.

Makkal is near Jabrah. Are the tanks different?
The geography is very similar, but Jabrah may be marginally newer than Makkal.

The tank sits slightly tilted. Is that normal in an old district?
Yes, old roof surfaces may be uneven. This does not directly affect waterproofing.

How much does water tank waterproofing in Makkal cost?
It is set after we have seen the job, because the price follows the size of the place, its condition and the time the work takes. Send a photo and a description on WhatsApp and we will give you an estimate before we reach Makkal.

Need water tank waterproofing in Makkal? Tell us about the place and we will tell you what it needs

We reach Makkal at a time we agree, and you get the full cost before we start.

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