Floor & balcony waterproofing for residential buildings in Abu Arish

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

What is specific about Abu Arish for floor & balcony waterproofing

Team note on Abu Arish: 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 Abu Arish sits about 67 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Is my balcony or floor leaking, and does it need waterproofing? Many property owners in Abu Arish ask this when they see damp patches, staining on ceilings below, or cracks in tiles and screeds. The centre of Abu Arish sits about 67 m above sea level, which is a useful reminder that the town is not a low-lying flood zone, so water problems here usually come from the building itself: failed joints, cracked surfaces, and old membranes rather than standing water. Our work covers floors and balconies in residential buildings, with options that match the exposure. Liquid roof waterproofing is priced at SAR 8–25 per m², bitumen membrane at SAR 15–35 per m², and epoxy coating at SAR 35–90 per m². Crack injection, where a leak runs along a crack, is priced at SAR 40–120 per metre.

Before any work is quoted, we inspect the area in a set order. First we walk the balcony or floor and mark every crack, joint, drain and upstand, noting where the water is likely entering. Next we check the condition of the existing surface, looking for loose tiles, hollow sounding screeds and old coatings that are lifting. We then test the areas where the damp appears below, to link the stain to its source rather than guessing. Finally we measure the area in square metres and note any linear cracks in metres, so the scope and the cost range can be set against the exact findings. The recommended system follows from these checks, and we explain why each option is or is not needed for your balcony or floor.

To make the visit efficient, please clear the balcony or floor of furniture, plants and stored items so the surface can be seen fully. Note when the leak first appeared and whether it worsens after rain or after using water in the room above. Gather any previous waterproofing invoices or warranty papers, and share photographs of the stains if they are on the ceiling below. Make sure the person who makes decisions about the building is present or reachable, and that access to the area below is arranged. With these details ready, the inspection can focus on the source of the problem and give you a clear, written scope.

For a whole building, a survey of the shared systems comes before unit-by-unit work.

Signs that call for floor & balcony waterproofing

The following signs are worth checking before they grow:

• A wrong fall towards the door threshold
• Water passing from the balcony to the floor below
• Damp under the light well

Causes we see in the field

• Incorrect falls — we check this before anything else.
• A common cause: a threshold without waterproofing.
• A common cause: a blocked drain.

How we choose the tool in Abu Arish

How the work is done, step by step

1. Checking the falls: Where water collects and where it should go.
2. Details: Thresholds, drains and upstands.
3. Waterproofing: The layer is applied and protected.
4. Flood test: Tested before the finish goes on.

Facts and costs — Abu Arish

Questions from Abu Arish

Common mistakes we see

• Tiling a balcony without waterproofing

What you receive

You receive: the flood result and photos of the details, in a technical report with a verification code.