Water Tank Relining Ireland

Water tank relining completed in three separate apartment blocks in Dublin, Ireland.

Our customer required the full internal refurbishment and tank lining of three heavily corroded galvanised steel cold water storage tanks located on the outskirts of Dublin.

The storage tanks had been installed in the roof spaces of each apartment block over twenty years ago during the construction of the apartments.

However, at the time no consideration was made regarding how access could be made into each water tank to carry out future water tank cleans and maintenance works.

This significant oversight meant that the required routine water tank cleaning of the storage tanks had never been carried out since their installation date.

The Sustainable Solution 

Prior to carrying out the works we attended a meeting with our customer which included carrying out an in depth survey of the apartment blocks.

The goal of this meeting was to find a sustainable and cost effective way to refurbish and complete the tank lining of all three of sites storage tanks.

Our customer initially considered completely replacing the storage tanks and carrying out a full turnkey water tank replacement.

However, due to the incredibly restricted access within the roof space this would have been almost impossible to complete without carrying out highly disruptive modifications to the existing roof spaces.

The decision was then made to carry out the water tank relining of all three storage tanks. 

To overcome the access issues surrounding gaining entry into the water tanks themselves we made the decision install side access hatch’s which would essentially future proof the water tanks.

This modification would not only allow our operatives safe access into the water tanks to carry out our initial water tank reline works, but also future statutory required maintenance works such as water tank cleaning and disinfections.

Water Tank Relining Process

Our operatives initially attended site and drained all three water storage tanks.

With the tanks drained we then cut square holes into the side of each storage tank and sealed the side access hatch frames into place.

This modification now also meant our operatives were able to safely gain entry into the storage tanks.

Due to the years of neglect from not carrying out any water tank cleaning works, there was a huge buildup of debris and sediment at the base of all the water tanks, we ensured this was all removed.

The next step of the project required the full internal preparation of the tanks internal surfaces which ensured all corrosion deposits were completely removed.

Our operatives were then in a position to stripe coat all edges and critical areas prior to applying the first full coat of WRAS approved polyurethane coating to all internal surfaces.

The first coat was left to cure which was then followed by the application of the second full coat of blue drinking water polyurethane to all surfaces.

With the galvanised steel tank reline complete, the GRP side access hatches were secured in place, each storage tank was disinfected and their individual systems were placed back online.

Should you have a similar water tank reline project in Ireland you require help with please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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James Eckloff
James Eckloff
2021-08-02
We used Echo Square services to reline a water tank in a local school recently, fantastic work and completed within the timescales needed
Gaetano milazzo
Gaetano milazzo
2021-01-25
Had a cold water tank in the loft full of dust, wasp and flies. Tanks were cleaned to a very good standard, considering the awkwardness of the job. Very happy with the service
Stuart Mills
Stuart Mills
2020-08-17
We were carrying out plumbing works on a site in London where we discovered a badly leaking GRP water tank, the Echo Square Services team attended site as quickly as possible to repair the leak and reline the tank. We will definitely contact them next time we are faced with a similar issue - would highly recommend.
Daniel Sheen
Daniel Sheen
2020-07-17
We had a heavily leaking metal water tank above our office which was leaking through our ceiling, Echo Square Services repaired the leak and relined the tank just two days after we made the enquiry!
Harold Carter
Harold Carter
2020-07-01
Arrived very quickly when the crisis developed in the 100-year-old water tanks in this Grade 1 listed building; did what looks a highly professional job (re-lining two hard to get at tanks in the roof) all in one day - which involved working really late - and were careful to make no mess and cause no damage. So far, it looks a great job at a reasonable cost.
Stuart Mills
Stuart Mills
2019-09-09
I have used Nationwide Tank Relining on two occasions now and each time I have been absolutely delighted with their service, ‘can do’ attitude and professionalism from start to finish. I will definitely be requesting their services again in the future.
Luke Busby
Luke Busby
2019-09-09
Working with James was a pleasure, thanks again bud will be in touch for my next project
J H
J H
2019-09-09
I contacted ECHOSquare to reline our water tank due to it being damaged and developing a leak, we needed the job doing ASAP as our site had no water so staff had to be sent home until it was fixed, James understood how urgent the job was and he was i spoke with him on the Friday and he was able to get the job booked in for the Monday, all The necessary Paper work, IE Rams & Training Certificates were sent to me via email before the guys got to site, from start to finish the service was excellent, Thanks ECHOSquare.
Dark Iron Fabrications
Dark Iron Fabrications
2019-09-08
The team was very helpful, polite and knowledgeable. Glad to speak to people who know what they're doing. Won't hesitate to use them again in the future
Rachel Pickett
Rachel Pickett
2019-02-26
Having used other companies in the past I can wholeheartedly say that our dealings with Nationwide Tank Relining have been a breath of fresh air. We have had tanks relined, water hygiene assessments and floor coatings. All work was carried out in a timely manner and the quality of work has each and every time been exemplary. My bosses are thrilled with my decision to switch to Nationwide Tank Relining and a tank that was relined 10 years ago by them still looks good as new internally, and the money we've saved from choosing the right supplier has proven to be a very smart business move. Highly recommended!