Floor & balcony waterproofing for schools in Alula
In short: Floor & balcony waterproofing for schools in Alula starts with the roof, falls and drains survey, then the moisture meter for ceilings and walls, before anything is opened. The centre of Alula sits about 697 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data). Published price: Bathroom waterproofing (per m²), SAR 15–40 per m²; anything else is quoted after the inspection.
Why floor & balcony waterproofing differs in Alula
The centre of Alula sits about 697 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data). Main roads in or near Alula: King Abdullah Road.
A school administrator in Alula usually looks after a building that is busy every weekday and mostly quiet in the holidays. Floors and balconies take heavy foot traffic, wash-down cleaning and the occasional leak from a neighbouring space. When water gets through, it can close a classroom corridor or damage stored equipment before anyone notices. The owner's first question is often simple: where is the water coming from, and what will it cost to stop it?
The local facts shape that answer. The centre of Alula sits about 697 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data), so the town is set in higher desert terrain rather than low-lying ground. For a school, this means that surface runoff and rainfall tend to be the main concern on open balconies and roofs, rather than groundwater pressure in deep basements. Priority should go to the surfaces that face the weather and the traffic. Liquid roof waterproofing is priced at SAR 8–25 per m², and bitumen membrane at SAR 15–35 per m², while epoxy coating for floors is SAR 35–90 per m², so the costs vary widely depending on the surface and the level of wear.
A practical sequence begins with a walk-through of each floor and balcony to mark cracks and wet patches. Crack injection, priced at SAR 40–120 per m, should be completed before any surface coating so that the sealing holds. Next, decide the finish for each area: liquid roof waterproofing or bitumen membrane for exposed roofs and balconies, and epoxy coating for floors that need to be washed and kept clean. Spray foam at SAR 20–45 per m² and XPS boards at SAR 12–30 per m² can be considered where insulation is also needed. Finally, ask for a written scope listing each area, the method and the rate, and schedule the work during school holidays so classrooms stay open.
For schools, the larger jobs are planned for weekends and holidays.
Signs worth paying attention to
These are the signs most often linked to floor & balcony waterproofing:
- Damp under the light well
- Water passing from the balcony to the floor below
- A wrong fall towards the door threshold
Where the problem usually comes from
- A blocked drain — we check this before anything else.
- A common cause: a threshold without waterproofing.
- A common cause: incorrect falls.
How we choose the tool in Alula
| Method | What it helps with | Its role in Alula |
|---|---|---|
| Roof, falls and drains survey | Ponding areas and the condition of the old layer | Limits: shows the condition, not the material alone |
| Moisture meter for ceilings and walls | Where water is entering now, from inside | Limits: measures the effect, not the water path |
| Flood test | Whether the waterproofing holds before it is covered | Limits: for roofs with drains and wet areas before tiling |
How the work is done, step by step
- Checking the falls: Where water collects and where it should go.
- Details: Thresholds, drains and upstands.
- Waterproofing: The layer is applied and protected.
- Flood test: Tested before the finish goes on.
Facts and costs — Alula
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Roads | Main roads in or near Alula: King Abdullah Road | Kashf data (owner) |
| District profile | The centre of Alula sits about 697 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data) | SRTM (NASA) open data |
| Bathroom waterproofing (per m²) | SAR 15–40 per m² | Owner price list (Alula) |
Common questions about floor & balcony waterproofing in Alula
Where does floor & balcony waterproofing for schools start in Alula?
We start with checking the falls (where water collects and where it should go), then details (thresholds, drains and upstands).
What does floor & balcony waterproofing cost in Alula?
From our published price list: Bathroom waterproofing (per m²) SAR 15–40 per m². Quantities are confirmed at the inspection.
What do I receive after the work?
The flood result and photos of the details, in a technical report that carries a verification code.
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.
If you live in Alula and are new to the area
- You can message us on WhatsApp in English; the booking details are sent back to you in the chat to confirm before the visit.
- The Saudi weekend is Friday and Saturday; mention your preferred day and time when booking.
- Prices are in Saudi riyals (SAR); the final price is confirmed after the inspection, before any work starts.
- Have access ready to the water meter, the tank hatches, the roof and the main valve; in apartment buildings the roof keys are often with the building guard (haris).
Sources and method
- SRTM (NASA) open data
- Kashf data (owner)
- Owner price list for Alula
- Local pages are published only after a quality gate: real local facts, text similarity of no more than 15% with any other English page, and a claims check.
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