Hidden water leak detection in Al Rashdya, Makkah: cost & published offers

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

Before we start: what we know about Al Rashdya

The centre of Al Rashdya is at 21.4815, 39.9820, about 16.4 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 2.1 km. The service-area circle on the map below is drawn from this point. The nearest wadi channel is about 2.9 km from the centre of Al Rashdya (OpenStreetMap).

The centre of Al Rashdya sits about 394 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data). Main roads in or near Al Rashdya: Makkah Road, King Faisal Road, Al Ja'ranah Road.

Hidden water leaks are most often found in villas and apartment blocks where pipes run beneath concrete slabs, inside wall cavities, or along the route between the ground-level tank and the roof tank. In these properties the first sign is usually not a puddle but a rising water bill, damp patches on a ceiling, or a pump that runs longer than it should. By the time staining is visible, water may have been escaping for weeks, so the aim of a good inspection is to locate the leak before it damages finishes or the structure.

Al Rashdya sits at about 21.4815, 39.9820, roughly 16.4 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 2.1 km. The area lies at about 394 m above sea level, and the nearest wadi channel is about 2.9 km from its centre. Those facts shape the approach. Properties here are often reached from more than one direction and may have been built or extended in stages, so pipe routes are not always where the plans suggest. Because the nearest wadi channel is a few kilometres away rather than adjacent, flood-related ground movement is less of a concern than in low-lying streets, but the technician should still check where the building drains and whether water from rain or washing collects against foundations and feeds moisture into walls. For water storage, the internal coating of a tank is priced per square metre, at SAR 25–65 per m², so the size of the tank affects the cost of any repair to its lining.

Before the visit, ask the provider how they will confirm the leak location rather than only estimating it, and whether they will test the pipe network with pressure before opening any walls. Ask whether they can explain what they found in writing, which pipes or joints were affected, and what repair is needed. Confirm whether the quoted price covers the search and the repair or only the search. Ask how the tank will be checked if the leak may come from storage, and what the expected coating cost would be for the tank in your home. Finally, ask what preparation you should do, such as keeping water use steady for a day and noting when your meter reading last changed.

Prices shown on this page come from our own published price list for the city; the final price is set after inspection.

When do you need hidden water leak detection?

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

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

Where the problem usually comes from

• A common cause: a corroded joint inside a wall.
• A cracked pipe under floor tiles.
• A hot line that expands and contracts with use.

Tools we use in Al Rashdya

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.

Quick comparison: facts and costs in Al Rashdya

Common questions about hidden water leak detection in Al Rashdya

Mistakes that cost more

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

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.