Floor & balcony waterproofing in Afif: with a verifiable technical report

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

What is specific about Afif for floor & balcony waterproofing

Main roads in or near Afif: King Abdulaziz Road, King Faisal Road, Airport Road. The centre of Afif sits about 1040 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Team note on Afif: 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..

Does a balcony or floor that looks dry still need waterproofing in Afif? At about 1040 m above sea level, the centre of Afif sits high on the plateau, and owners here often ask whether altitude and dry-looking surfaces mean they are safe from leaks. The honest answer is that the height alone does not protect a slab, a balcony edge or a joint. What matters is the condition of the membrane and the cracks beneath the tiles, and those need to be checked on site. Our pricing gives a clear starting point: crack injection runs SAR 40–120 per metre, bitumen membrane SAR 15–35 per m², and epoxy coating SAR 35–90 per m², so you can compare options before any work begins.

The inspection starts with a walk over the floor and balcony to look for cracks, hollow-sounding tiles, staining on ceilings below and any standing water after rain. The technician checks slopes and drainage outlets, since water that pools rather than running off is often the first sign of failure. Where a crack is active, it is traced along its full length and marked, because injection works only when the path of the water is understood. Surfaces are sounded and tested for moisture, and the likely system is then recommended based on what is found, whether that is a liquid membrane, a bitumen layer or a crack repair. Each option is explained with its per-unit range so the scope and cost are visible before you agree to anything.

Before the visit, gather what helps the technician work accurately. Note the age of the balcony or floor, any previous repairs and the places where you have seen damp. Clear the area of furniture and plants, and keep access to the drain outlets open. If the work involves a basement or water tank, mention it at the time of booking, because basement waterproofing ranges from SAR 50–150 per m² and tank internal coating from SAR 25–60 per m², and these jobs need a different plan. Having these details ready means the inspection can focus on the real problem and the quote can reflect the actual conditions of your property.

Each job ends with a written report that carries a verification code you can check on our site.

Signs that call for floor & balcony waterproofing

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

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

The most common causes

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

Tools and methods, and when we use them

The steps in order

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 — Afif

Questions from Afif

What we advise against

• Tiling a balcony without waterproofing

The written outputs

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