Hidden water leak detection in Al Shrwq, Jeddah: with a verifiable technical report

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

Before we start: what we know about Al Shrwq

The centre of Al Shrwq is at 21.5673, 39.2990, about 13.3 km from the centre of Jeddah, with an approximate radius of 1.2 km. The approximate area shown on the map is centred here. The centre of Al Shrwq sits about 75 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Al Shrwq is about 14.3 km from the sea coast (OpenStreetMap). The nearest wadi channel is about 1.2 km from the centre of Al Shrwq (OpenStreetMap).

Hidden water leak detection in Al Shrwq, Jeddah starts with the location itself. The centre of Al Shrwq sits at 21.5673, 39.2990, about 13.3 km from the centre of Jeddah, within an approximate radius of 1.2 km. The centre sits about 75 m above sea level, and the coast is about 14.3 km away. Because the area is inland rather than on the shoreline, a technician will look first at how water is supplied and stored on each property, rather than assuming damp patterns are caused by sea air. The nearest wadi channel is about 1.2 km from the centre, so the team also notes whether the property sits in a lower part of its street where groundwater or run-off could collect around foundations.

Several things are left to the site visit. The technician needs to see the actual pipe routes, the age and material of the supply lines, and where the water tank and pump are placed. They will test pressure at taps and check for wet walls, soft ground, or staining on floors and ceilings. Tank condition is judged on the spot: if the internal coating is failing, a repair may be quoted at SAR 25–65 per m², but the final area and scope can only be measured once the tank is accessible. Noise from the pump, sudden drops in pressure, and water meter readings taken over a period of time are also observed and recorded at the property rather than estimated from the desk.

Information that helps the technician speeds up the visit. Please note the exact address or building name in Al Shrwq, the level of the flat or villa, and roughly where the damp or sound was first noticed. Tell us whether the water comes from a rooftop tank, a ground tank, or a direct line, and when the tank was last cleaned or recoated. Photos of stains, cracks, or meter readings are useful, as is a record of any recent plumbing work. With these details ready, the technician can plan the right tools and reach the likely leak faster.

Each job ends with a written report that carries a verification code you can check on our site.

When do you need hidden water leak detection?

These are the signs most often linked to hidden water leak detection:

• A water bill higher than usual with no change in use
• The meter keeps turning with every tap closed
• A hissing or trickling sound in the wall after the taps are off
• A damp patch that slowly grows on a wall or ceiling

Causes we see in the field

• A cracked pipe under floor tiles — we check this before anything else.
• A common cause: a corroded joint inside a wall.
• A hot line that expands and contracts with use.

How we choose the tool in Al Shrwq

How the work is done, step by step

1. Meter test: We stop all use and watch the meter to confirm whether water is actually being lost.
2. Line isolation: We close valves one line at a time to see which line loses pressure.
3. Acoustic listening: We follow the sound of water escaping under pressure and compare its strength between points.
4. Thermal imaging and moisture mapping: We map how far the wet area spreads behind paint and tiles.
5. Documentation: Readings, photos and the likely position go into a written report.

Facts and costs — Al Shrwq

Questions from Al Shrwq

What we advise against

• Breaking tiles at random before the line is identified
• Repainting the stain while the moisture keeps coming back

What you get after the work

You receive: a technical report with the readings, the likely leak position and a confidence level, in a technical report with a verification code.