Roof waterproofing for restaurants in Buraydah

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

What is specific about Buraydah for roof 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..

Does a restaurant roof in Buraydah need waterproofing, and what will it cost? The centre of Buraydah sits about 606 m above sea level, and for a restaurant owner that matters because roofs take heavy use from kitchen extraction, air conditioning units and foot traffic for maintenance. Roof waterproofing is the layer that keeps rainwater out of the kitchen ceiling, the dining area and the stock room below. For roofs, the liquid roof waterproofing option is priced at SAR 10–25 per m², while a bitumen membrane is priced at SAR 15–35 per m². Spray foam is listed at SAR 20–45 per m², and epoxy coating at SAR 35–85 per m². The right choice depends on the roof's condition and how much use it gets.

Our inspection starts with a walk over the full roof surface to find cracks, ponding areas, lifted edges and failed old coatings. Where cracks are found, crack injection is quoted separately at SAR 40–115 per metre, so the length of each crack is measured and recorded. The inspector then checks the drainage outlets and parapet edges, since water that stands on the roof is the most common reason waterproofing fails early. Based on what is found, the technician recommends one system, explains its price range per square metre and notes which areas need extra attention. Nothing is started until the owner has seen the findings and agreed to the scope.

Before the visit, please clear access to the roof and make sure the hatch or stair is safe to use. Tell us which parts of the restaurant sit directly under the roof, such as the kitchen, storage or dining room, so the inspector can focus on those areas. If the restaurant has a water storage tank on the roof, mention it, because tank internal coating is priced separately at SAR 25–55 per m². Note any past leaks, the dates they happened and where the water appeared inside, as this history helps the inspector find the source faster. Finally, keep the kitchen extraction and air conditioning service schedule to hand, so work can be planned around operating hours.

For restaurants, visits are planned outside service hours and recorded for the premises file.

Signs that call for roof waterproofing

The following signs are worth checking before they grow:

• The old waterproofing is cracking
• Stains on the top-floor ceiling after rain
• Water pooling on the roof

Where the problem usually comes from

• Cracks in the roof slab.
• Damaged waterproofing around tank and AC bases.
• A common cause: wrong falls towards the drains.

Tools we use in Buraydah

The steps in order

1. Survey: Falls, drains and the condition of the old layer are recorded.
2. Preparation: Cleaning and repairs before any new layer.
3. Primer: The base coat that the system needs.
4. Waterproofing layers and details: Corners, upstands and bases get their own detail.
5. Flood test: The roof is flooded and checked before it is covered.

Buraydah in facts and sources

Short answers for Buraydah

Common mistakes we see

• Covering the waterproofing before the flood test
• Ignoring the tank bases

What you get after the work

You receive: a quality record with photos and the flood-test result, in a technical report with a verification code.