High water bill for apartments in Al Qadsya, Riyadh

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

What is specific about Al Qadsya for high water bill

The centre of Al Qadsya is at 24.8182, 46.8278, about 19.3 km from the centre of Riyadh, with an approximate radius of 1.2 km. The approximate area shown on the map is centred here. Main roads in or near Al Qadsya: Imam Abdullah bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Road.

The nearest wadi channel is about 0 km from the centre of Al Qadsya (OpenStreetMap). The centre of Al Qadsya sits about 579 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Al Qadsya sits at 24.8182, 46.8278, roughly 19.3 km from the centre of Riyadh, with an approximate radius of 1.2 km. That distance matters for water use because it places most apartment blocks in a neighbourhood where supply pressure and storage habits differ from the city core, so the bill you see is shaped as much by how water is stored on site as by how much you use. Because the area sits about 579 m above sea level, rooftop and ground tanks often have to work harder to fill and hold pressure, which can encourage owners to top up more often and keep tanks fuller than they need to be. Taken together, the location and elevation explain why a high bill here is often a storage and pumping question rather than a simple consumption question.

The nearest wadi channel is about 0 km from the centre of Al Qadsya, so the terrain is shaped by seasonal drainage that runs close to many buildings. In practical terms, this means tanks and foundations can be exposed to dust, runoff and soil movement after rain, which can allow sediment and debris to enter tank lids and overflow lines. Any leak or overflow near the wadi edge can run off unnoticed for days, adding to the metered volume. For that reason, a site check should look at overflow pipes, lid seals and drainage paths as well as the meter itself, especially after heavy weather.

Tank internal coating is priced at SAR 25–65 per m², and this cost is the main reason owners in the area postpone repairs. A cracked or flaking coating lets water seep through and invites corrosion, so the bill creeps upward while the tank looks fine from outside. Owners commonly avoid a few mistakes: they ignore overflow that runs for hours, they keep tanks topped up above need, they delay recoating until a leak is obvious, and they treat the meter reading alone as proof of normal use. Checking the tank interior, sealing the lid, and confirming the overflow stops cleanly are simple steps that keep the bill in line with real consumption.

In an apartment, a problem may start in your unit or in a shared line; we separate the two before any work.

Signs worth paying attention to

These are the signs most often linked to high water bill:

• The tank fills more often than before
• The meter moves at night
• A sudden jump in the bill without a clear reason

The most common causes

• A common cause: a leaking toilet cistern.
• A silent leak in the network — we check this before anything else.
• A float valve that does not close.

Tools and methods, and when we use them

How the work is done, step by step

1. Two meter readings: Readings are taken with all use stopped, some time apart.
2. Cisterns and float valve: The usual silent causes are checked first.
3. Instrument survey: If the loss continues, the network is surveyed with instruments.
4. Report: You receive the readings in writing.

Facts and costs — Al Qadsya

Short answers for Al Qadsya

What we advise against

• Waiting for the next bill instead of testing the meter

What you receive

You receive: a report with the readings to support your follow-up on the bill, in a technical report with a verification code.