Floor & balcony waterproofing for hotels & serviced apartments in Buraydah

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

What is specific about Buraydah for floor & balcony waterproofing

The centre of Buraydah sits about 606 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data). Team note on Buraydah: 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..

Floor and balcony waterproofing in hotels and serviced apartments most often fails at the joints where the floor meets the wall, around drains, and at the threshold of balcony doors. In a building that is occupied every night, water that seeps through these weak points can reach the rooms below unnoticed, staining ceilings and damaging finishes before guests or staff see any sign of it. Because the traffic is constant, the surface also wears faster than in a private home, so the coating must handle foot traffic as well as standing water.

Buraydah is a useful example of how local conditions shape the work. The centre of Buraydah sits about 606 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data), so buildings there are not exposed to the coastal humidity found along the western and eastern shores, but they still face hot, dry days and sudden rain that can drive water into cracks and expansion joints. Because of this, the approach is to inspect the substrate carefully before choosing a system. For balconies and terraces, liquid roof waterproofing is often considered where the area is open to the sky, while bitumen membrane may suit areas that need a thicker barrier. Bathroom waterproofing, where guests use showers every day, is commonly quoted at SAR 15–40 per m², and epoxy coating at SAR 35–85 per m² may be discussed for areas that need a harder, more cleanable finish. Crack injection, priced at SAR 40–115 per m, is often needed before any surface coating is applied.

Before the site visit, ask the provider which system they propose for each area and why, and how they will treat drains, door thresholds and wall junctions. Ask for the price basis for each item, such as the SAR per m² range or the SAR per metre range used for crack injection, and whether the quote covers preparation and removal of old material. Ask how the work will be scheduled so that rooms and balconies can remain in use, and what the guest-facing disruption will be. Finally, ask how they will check the finished surface for leaks before handing it back to the property team.

For hotels and serviced apartments, rooms are handled in batches to keep units available.

When do you need floor & balcony waterproofing?

The following signs are worth checking before they grow:

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

Where the problem usually comes from

• A threshold without waterproofing.
• Incorrect falls.
• A blocked drain.

How we choose the tool in Buraydah

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.

Buraydah in facts and sources

Short answers for Buraydah

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.