Floor & balcony waterproofing in Abu Arish: emergency

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

What is specific about Abu Arish for floor & balcony waterproofing

The centre of Abu Arish sits about 67 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data). 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..

Is it an emergency if water is coming through your floor or balcony in Abu Arish? Water that is spreading, staining ceilings, or reaching electrical points needs fast attention, and the sooner the source is found, the smaller the damage. Abu Arish sits at about 67 m above sea level, so the centre of town is not a low basin where water pools, but leaks still occur wherever a floor slab, balcony edge or drainage outlet fails. The cost depends on the method needed: crack injection runs SAR 40–120 per metre, spray foam SAR 20–45 per m², and liquid roof waterproofing SAR 8–25 per m². Exact figures depend on the area and the condition found on site.

When a technician arrives, the inspection normally begins by tracing the water path rather than sealing the visible wet patch, since water often travels along the slab before it appears. The technician checks the balcony surface for cracks, the junction where the balcony meets the wall, the drainage outlets, and the tile joints. Cracks are measured in metres, because crack injection is priced per metre, and the affected surface is measured in square metres for coatings and membranes. If the leak comes from a bathroom above, the bathroom floor and its edges are assessed separately, because bathroom waterproofing is priced per m² on its own. For roofs or tanks, the same measured approach applies, with epoxy coating at SAR 35–90 per m² and tank internal coating at SAR 25–60 per m² as reference ranges.

To make the visit faster, prepare a few things before the technician arrives. Move furniture and rugs away from the wet area, and photograph the stains and any cracks so you can show how the problem has developed. Note when the leak first appeared and whether it worsens after rain or after the bathroom is used. Switch off power to any sockets or fittings near the wet area, and clear the balcony drain of debris if you can do so safely. Having the property layout and any previous repair records ready helps the technician decide between a quick crack repair and a larger membrane or coating job.

If water is flowing, close the main valve first, then call or message with photos.

Signs worth paying attention to

If you notice one of these signs in Abu Arish, it is a good moment to talk to the team:

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

Causes we see in the field

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

Tools we use in Abu Arish

From the first visit to the report

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

Short answers for Abu Arish

Mistakes that cost more

• Tiling a balcony without waterproofing

The written outputs

The written output: the flood result and photos of the details. The report is numbered and can be checked with its verification code.