Building & facility leak surveys in Makkah: cost & published offers
In short: In Makkah (Makkah), building & facility leak surveys (cost & published offers) begins with the meter test with all use stopped and the pressure test and line isolation; nothing is opened until the position is clear. The centre of Makkah sits about 301 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data). Published price: Inspection visit, SAR 150 per visit; anything else is quoted after the inspection.
Why building & facility leak surveys differs in Makkah
Team note on Makkah: 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.. The centre of Makkah sits about 301 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).
Leaks in buildings and facilities in Makkah most often show up as damp walls, stained ceilings and unexplained rises in water use, and they are frequently found in water tanks and their coatings before anywhere else. A leak survey in this city is therefore not only a search for pipe failures; it also looks at the tanks that store water on the roof or at ground level, where ageing linings can crack and let water escape unseen. Tank internal coating is priced at SAR 25–65 per m², and that rate is the figure to keep in mind when reading any survey quote, because the cost of repairing a coating depends heavily on the tank's surface area.
The local setting shapes how a survey is carried out. The centre of Makkah sits about 301 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data), so the surveyor should consider how water is pumped and pressurised across the building, since the height difference affects pressure in upper floors and the stress placed on pumps and joints. Pressure changes are often where hidden leaks start, so a sound survey will check the pumping arrangement and pressure readings alongside the visible pipework, rather than treating each outlet in isolation.
Before booking a visit, ask a few clear questions. Confirm whether the survey covers the water tanks and their internal coating, not only the pipes and fittings, and ask how the surveyor will record findings so you can compare them with later work. Ask whether the quoted price includes the tank coating assessment at the SAR 25–65 per m² rate or excludes it, and request a written breakdown showing how the tank area was measured. Finally, ask what access will be needed to the roof, plant rooms and shafts, so the visit can be planned without disrupting occupants. A clear answer to these points will tell you whether the survey will reveal the real source of a leak.
Prices shown on this page come from our own published price list for the city; the final price is set after inspection.
Signs worth paying attention to
If you notice one of these signs in Makkah, it is a good moment to talk to the team:
- The building pump runs continuously
- Repeated damp in several apartments
- A high shared water bill for a building
The most common causes
- A common cause: floor-level connections.
- A shared riser line.
- A shared tank.
Tools we use in Makkah
| Tool | What it finds | When we use it in Makkah |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure test and line isolation | Which line (hot/cold, floor by floor) loses pressure | Limits: needs working valves to isolate lines |
| Meter test with all use stopped | Whether water is being lost after the meter | Limits: does not locate the leak by itself |
| Ground microphone and contact listening | The sound of water escaping under pressure in walls and floors | Limits: weaker with background noise and deep lines |
| Documented tank level test | Level drop in numbers against time | Limits: filling and use must stop for a while |
The steps in order
- Network survey: Risers, tanks and floor branches are listed first.
- Isolating floors: Floors are isolated one by one to locate the loss.
- Listening on the risers: Acoustic checks along the vertical lines.
- Facility report: Positions and priorities for the owner or facility manager.
Facts and costs — Makkah
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| District profile | The centre of Makkah sits about 301 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data) | SRTM (NASA) open data |
| District profile | Team note on Makkah: 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. | Kashf team |
| Inspection visit | SAR 150 per visit | Owner price list (Makkah) |
Short answers for Makkah
What does finishing work typically include?
It covers plastering, painting, flooring, stone or marble walls, ceilings, gypsum, doors, windows, and final electrical and plumbing installations. You can request full or partial finishing, with the scope clearly defined in the price quote.
Is it possible to renovate the building without evacuating the residents?
In many cases it can be carried out in phases without a full evacuation if the damage is limited. However, for extensive structural renovation, a temporary evacuation may be recommended to ensure safety, and the contractor will explain this in their proposal.
Does waterproofing require removing existing tiles?
It depends on the site condition. Sometimes surface waterproofing can be applied over tiles, while deep leaks require tile removal to treat the layer underneath. A technician will determine the best option after inspection.
What is the first step of building & facility leak surveys (cost & published offers)?
We start with network survey (risers, tanks and floor branches are listed first), then isolating floors (floors are isolated one by one to locate the loss).
How much does building & facility leak surveys cost in Makkah?
From our published price list: Inspection visit SAR 150 per visit. Quantities are confirmed at the inspection.
What do I get at the end?
A facility report with the positions and priorities, in a technical report that carries a verification code.
What we advise against
- Testing one apartment when the shared line is the source
The written outputs
You receive: a facility report with the positions and priorities, in a technical report with a verification code.
If you live in Makkah and are new to the area
- The Saudi weekend is Friday and Saturday; mention your preferred day and time when booking.
- You can message us on WhatsApp in English; the booking details are sent back to you in the chat to confirm before the visit.
- Keep photos of the problem and of any earlier repairs — they help the technician compare before and after.
- If you rent, tell your landlord or building management before the visit and agree in writing who pays; the written report can be shared with them.
Sources and method
- SRTM (NASA) open data
- Kashf team
- Customer questions (reviewed)
- Owner price list for Makkah
- Local pages are published only after a quality gate: real local facts, text similarity of no more than 15% with any other English page, and a claims check.
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