Underground tank leak detection in Al Wady, Riyadh: cost & published offers

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

What is specific about Al Wady for underground tank leak detection

The centre of Al Wady is at 24.7894, 46.6914, about 8.6 km from the centre of Riyadh, with an approximate radius of 1.2 km. The approximate area shown on the map is centred here. The centre of Al Wady sits about 659 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Main roads in or near Al Wady: Northern Ring Road, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Road, Uthman bin Affan Road.

Underground tank leak detection in Al Wady, Riyadh usually starts with a simple question: is the tank losing fuel or water, or is the reading simply off? The most common problem for this kind of property is a slow seep through a corroded wall, a loose fitting or a failed seal around a pipe connection, which can go unnoticed for weeks because the loss is small each day. Owners often notice a gradual drop in stock that does not match usage, or a damp patch in the ground near the fill point. Because the leak is hidden underground, the first step is always to confirm whether a loss is real before any digging or repair work begins.

Al Wady sits at the centre point 24.7894, 46.6914, about 8.6 km from the centre of Riyadh, within an approximate radius of 1.2 km. That position means many properties here are some distance from the main city core, so a technician needs to plan the visit around access and the time needed to reach the site. The centre of the area sits about 659 m above sea level, which is a useful reminder that the ground and drainage conditions can differ from one neighbourhood to the next. Your technician should record the exact tank location, the age of the tank and the type of fuel or liquid stored, so the test results can be read against the real conditions on your plot.

Before the visit, ask whether the inspection will confirm a leak before any repair is quoted, and whether the report will show the test method used. Ask if internal lining is part of the recommendation, and what the coating cost would be, noting that tank internal coating is priced at SAR 25–65 per m², so the final figure depends on the tank's surface area. Ask how long the tank must stay out of use during testing, and who will explain the results to you in plain terms. A clear written scope and a stated price range before work starts will help you compare options and avoid surprises once the tank is open.

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

Signs that call for underground tank leak detection

The following signs are worth checking before they grow:

• A noticeable drop in the water level overnight
• The pump runs for longer periods
• The tank needs refilling faster than usual

The most common causes

• A common cause: a float valve that does not close, so water is wasted.
• Construction joints and corners — we check this before anything else.
• A common cause: cracks in the concrete tank walls or floor.

How we choose the tool in Al Wady

How the work is done, step by step

1. Safety first: Tank lids and confined spaces are handled with ventilation and a second person on site.
2. Documented level test: Filling and use are stopped and the level is recorded against time.
3. Isolating the tank from the network: This tells us whether the loss is from the tank body or from the supply line.
4. Checking the body and connections: Inlet, outlet and overflow connections are inspected.
5. Recommendation: You get the next step in writing: repair, waterproofing or a line test.

Quick comparison: facts and costs in Al Wady

Questions from Al Wady

What we advise against

• Waterproofing the tank before confirming the loss is from the tank and not the line
• Ignoring the float valve

What you get after the work

The written output: the written level-test result and the recommended next step. The report is numbered and can be checked with its verification code.