The right gear for drinking water
Pumps to clear sludge, scrubbing to remove biofilm, and disinfectant meant for potable storage.
Water Tank Cleaning in Al Majid, Jeddah
Al Majid is a small residential district in east Jeddah towards Asfan, with villas, apartments and a few simple shops scattered between the wadi and the road. Tanks here are affected by old cement floors and old pipework that sheds sediment into the water, and the simple piping network needs inspection while cleaning is underway.
- A team arrives, not one worker
- Price agreed before we start
- Our own pumps and disinfectant
- Rechecked before we refill
What changes about water tank cleaning in Al Majid
Tanks here are usually paired with old pipes that leave rust marks in the water, and cleaning alone is not enough without checking the entire network. For the method itself, see the full water tank cleaning page.
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The first reason
Old pipes shed rust particles that enter the tank
Al Majid is relatively old and metal pipes here are corroded with age. Water draws rust particles from the pipes and deposits them in the tank, so the water runs grey even if the tank itself is clean. Pipe inspection is essential and must happen.
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The second reason
Old cement floors fill the tank with fine sand
Villas and houses in the district have old cement or worn ceramic floors that pull sand and street dust in easily. Drains and pipes carry all of it to the tank, so the floor has a thick layer of sand and rust sediment together.
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The third reason
Small district with simple and irregular piping networks
Al Majid is small and old pipework is not uniform, so each villa has its own old system. This means the tank operates under uneven pressure and sediment settles faster at certain times of day.
What water tank cleaning covers in Al Majid
Al Majid is near Wadi Al Ghawla and Asfan Road, a small district with slow development and older infrastructure.
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Tank checked before we start
Inspection of the old tank in Al Majid includes checking for leaks and examining the wall condition from inside, because old metal tanks may be very thin.
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Old water drained out
Full drainage is essential because sediment here is thick and mixed with sand from old pipes.
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Sediment vacuumed from the bottom
Sediment is vacuumed gently rather than blasted with high pressure, because fine sand may cling to tank walls.
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Walls and floor scrubbed
Manual scrubbing reaches the sand and rust stuck on the floor and corners, and we clean every trace before disinfection.
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Interior surfaces disinfected
Disinfection clears the tank of rust and algae but does not stop new rust being brought in by the pipes.
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Final rinse and lid check
Final inspection of the lid and seal is important, and we recommend a maintenance specialist check the pipes after cleaning if the water has not cleared from grey.
Not included
- Repairing cracks, leaks or a failed tank wall
- Plumbing, pump or float-valve repair and replacement
- Replacing the tank or refitting a broken lid
- Treating the quality of the water supplied to the tank
How a tank is actually cleaned
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Isolate and drain fully
The supply into the tank is shut and the tank is drained completely.
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Remove the sediment by hand
The sludge on the floor is scooped and pumped out first.
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Scrub walls and floor bare
The biofilm on the walls is physically scrubbed off.
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Disinfect the bare surfaces
With the walls and floor clean, a disinfectant made for drinking-water storage is applied and given time to act on every surface.
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Rinse and pump clear
The disinfectant and any loosened residue are rinsed down and pumped out, so the first tank of water after us is not carrying it.
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Check the lid, then refill with you
We check the cover seal and inlet before refilling, so dust and insects stay out, then start the refill while you watch it run clear.
Al Majid on the map
Why us for this job in particular
A team, done in one visit
We send a team, not one person, so a tank is drained, cleaned, disinfected and refilled in a single visit rather than left open for days.
We check the cause, not just the tank
We look at the lid seal and inlet, because a tank that got dirty fast usually has a way in.
You watch it refill clear
Nothing is closed until the tank is refilling and you have seen the water run clean.
From our work
Photographs from real jobs carried out by the crew.
The job is not closed before you approve it
The commitment is simple enough to actually keep: we do not leave until the tank is disinfected, refilling, and you have seen it for yourself.
The character of Al Majid
Mixed district: shops at street level with homes above them
Shops and villas together in a small district mean the tank serves different uses and uneven demand, so cleaning requires quick understanding of how water is used before work starts.
Questions about water tank cleaning in Al Majid
The water is always grey in colour; will tank cleaning solve it?
Grey water comes from rust in old pipes, or tank sediment, or both together. Cleaning and disinfecting the tank solves part of the problem, but if the pipes are corroded, you may need a maintenance specialist to check them.
Does rust from the pipes disappear with cleaning and disinfection alone?
Cleaning removes rust that has built up on the tank floor, but new rust that the pipes bring in requires the pipes themselves to be repaired or replaced.
How often must a villa tank be cleaned in Al Majid because of rust?
If the water is grey from rust, cleaning the tank every three months may be necessary. But the real solution requires inspecting the pipes and either repairing or replacing them.
The district is old and the tank is old; should we start by cleaning or replacing?
We start by cleaning and a full inspection of the tank, and we tell you its condition. If the tank is sound and the problem is the pipes, we focus on those. If the tank is leaking, we tell you plainly.
The small villa in the district; does a small tank need cleaning more often?
Small tanks get dirty faster because the ratio of sediment to water is higher. Cleaning every two or three months is reasonable for small tanks in this kind of district.
The water has a strange metallic smell from the pipes; will cleaning solve this?
The metallic smell comes from rust and oxidation in the pipes. Cleaning removes some of the smell, but persistent metallic smell requires inspection of the pipes and replacement of affected sections.
Can you clean a rooftop tank with a small opening?
Usually yes. A tight rooftop unit with a narrow hatch takes more care and time than a wide ground tank, but the cleaning is the same. Access is one of the things we ask about up front so the price and duration are right before we come.
How often should a tank be cleaned?
On a regular cycle rather than once and forgotten, and sooner if you notice grit, a taste or a cloudy tint.
How much does water tank cleaning in Al Majid cost?
It is set after the inspection, because it follows the size of the job, the materials involved and their condition. Send photos on WhatsApp and we will give you an estimate before we reach Al Majid.
Other services in Al Majid
We provide these in Al Majid too, and more than one can share a single visit.
