Floor & balcony waterproofing for rest houses & farms in Baqiq

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

Why floor & balcony waterproofing differs in Baqiq

Team note on Baqiq: 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.. Main roads in or near Baqiq: King Fahd Road.

The centre of Baqiq sits about 83 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Floor and balcony waterproofing for rest houses and farms in Baqiq starts with the ground itself. The centre of Baqiq sits about 83 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data), so a technician's first job is to read how water actually moves across a site rather than assume it. Before any product is chosen, the surface is checked for slope, low corners, and places where rainwater would pool against a wall or a threshold. Balconies and open floors are examined for sloping drains, blocked outlets, and any tile or screed that has already lifted. Work is then priced against the surface type, with ranges such as bitumen membrane at SAR 15–35 per m², liquid roof waterproofing at SAR 8–25 per m², and epoxy coating at SAR 35–90 per m², so the owner can see how the choice of system changes the budget.

Some points can only be settled on the site visit. The technician needs to see the real condition of the slab, measure the exact crack lines, and decide whether crack injection at SAR 40–120 per metre is needed before any membrane goes down. Access to the area, the state of any existing coating, and whether a basement or a water tank sits beneath the floor all affect the method. Where a tank is involved, internal coating runs SAR 25–60 per m², and the tank's condition and water-contact requirements are confirmed on the spot. Bathroom floors are inspected separately, since bathroom waterproofing is priced at SAR 15–40 per m², and drainage points and wall junctions must be checked in person before a quote can be firmed up.

To help the technician prepare, the owner should note which areas get the most sun and rain, any past leaks, and whether the farm or rest house is used daily or only at weekends. Share photos of cracks, stains, and ponding, and say whether insulation is wanted, since XPS boards at SAR 12–30 per m² are sometimes paired with a waterproof layer. Mention whether spray foam at SAR 20–45 per m² is already in use nearby, so the new work matches the old. Clear information about access, timing, and the surfaces involved lets the visit focus on the right problems from the start.

Rest houses and farms often have long buried lines, tanks and irrigation that need separate tests.

Signs worth paying attention to

These are the signs most often linked to floor & balcony waterproofing:

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

Causes we see in the field

• A common cause: a blocked drain.
• Incorrect falls.
• A threshold without waterproofing.

How we choose the tool in Baqiq

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 — Baqiq

Short answers for Baqiq

What we advise against

• 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.