Water tank waterproofing for rest houses & farms in Baljurashi

Prepared by the technical team · editorial review · last updated 13 November 2026 · Sources

Water tank waterproofing in Baljurashi: the local context

Main roads in or near Baljurashi: King Abdulaziz Road. The centre of Baljurashi sits about 2039 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Team note on Baljurashi: Kashf teams serve this city and its nearby districts with the same documented inspection standard: device-based leak detection without demolition, a written report, and a clear scope before any work begins..

Before any work starts on a water tank at a rest house or farm in Baljurashi, the technician checks the altitude of the site first, because it shapes the whole job. The centre of Baljurashi sits about 2039 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data), which means cooler nights, strong daytime sun on exposed tanks, and wide temperature swings that can stress coatings and joints. For that reason, the first checks focus on whether the tank has been exposed to the sun, whether its surface is sound enough to take a new layer, and whether any old coating is lifting or flaking. Each of these points decides which system suits the tank and whether surface preparation must be heavier.

Some things are left to the site visit, because they cannot be judged from a distance. The technician needs to see the tank's material, its size, the condition of the inside walls and base, and the location of any cracks or joints. Access matters too: a tank on a roof behaves differently from one at ground level, and the route to the tank may affect how materials are carried. The technician also checks whether the tank is in use, since water still inside must be drained and the work timed around that. Rates on the list for this service vary by method, including tank internal coating at SAR 25–60 per m², epoxy coating at SAR 35–90 per m², and crack injection at SAR 40–120 per metre, so the final quote depends on what the inspection finds rather than on a fixed figure.

To help the technician, it is useful to have the following ready before the visit: the approximate size of the tank, how long it has been in service, any past repairs, and photographs of leaks or staining. If the tank has a roof or cover, note whether it is flat or sloped and whether anyone has walked on it. Tell the technician if water has been tasting or smelling odd, or if the tank was recently cleaned. Clear access to the tank and a safe place to store equipment will also speed things up. With this information, the technician can recommend the right method, from liquid roof waterproofing at SAR 8–25 per m² to bitumen membrane at SAR 15–35 per m², and explain the options clearly before any work begins.

Rest houses and farms often have long buried lines, tanks and irrigation that need separate tests.

When do you need water tank waterproofing?

The following signs are worth checking before they grow:

• Deposits and flaking inside the tank
• A tank that leaks after testing
• Unusual colour or taste in the water

Where the problem usually comes from

• A common cause: cracks in the walls or floor.
• A common cause: damaged old coating.
• A common cause: construction joints.

Tools and methods, and when we use them

The steps in order

1. Emptying and ventilation: The tank is emptied and ventilated before entry.
2. Cleaning and preparation: Loose material is removed down to a sound surface.
3. Crack treatment: Active cracks are treated first.
4. Coating layers: A material intended for drinking-water tanks is applied.
5. Disinfection and fill test: The tank is disinfected and the level is monitored after filling.

Baljurashi in facts and sources

Common questions about water tank waterproofing in Baljurashi

Common mistakes we see

• Using a material that is not intended for drinking water

The written outputs

The written output: the material name, its batch number and the fill-test result. The report is numbered and can be checked with its verification code.