Epoxy coating & waterproofing for restaurants in Makkah
In short: In Makkah (Makkah), epoxy coating & waterproofing for restaurants begins with the moisture meter for ceilings and walls and the thickness measurement at spread-out points; nothing is opened until the position is clear. The centre of Makkah sits about 301 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data). Published price: Epoxy coating (per m²), SAR 35–95 per m²; anything else is quoted after the inspection.
Before we start: what we know about Makkah
The centre of Makkah sits about 301 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data). Team note on Makkah: 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..
Restaurants in Makkah most often face floor and wall damage in the kitchen and back-of-house areas, where grease, hot water, cleaning chemicals and constant foot traffic wear down coatings and let moisture seep into the screed. The result is cracked tiles, lifting edges and smells that no amount of cleaning removes. Epoxy coating is a common answer because it forms a hard, seamless surface that is easier to wipe down and resists spills, and our pricing for it runs from SAR 35–95 per m², depending on the preparation the floor needs.
The local setting changes how we approach the job. The centre of Makkah sits about 301 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data), and that matters less for altitude itself than for how a site is built on uneven, often older ground. Before any coating goes down, the substrate has to be checked for moisture and cracks, and cracks are sealed first. Crack injection is priced per metre at SAR 40–125 per m, and it is often needed in kitchens where settlement has opened lines along the floor. Where a restaurant sits over a basement or a service area below ground, basement waterproofing at SAR 55–160 per m² may be the sensible first step, with epoxy applied over a sound base rather than over a surface that will keep moving.
Before the visit, ask the provider a few direct questions so you can compare quotes fairly. Ask whether the price covers surface preparation, crack repair and moisture testing, or only the coating itself. Ask which products are proposed for kitchen floors, how the work will be sequenced around opening hours, and how long the area must stay closed before food service can resume. Ask also whether roof or wall areas above the kitchen need attention, since leaks from above can look like floor problems. Clear answers to these points will tell you more than the headline rate.
For restaurants, visits are planned outside service hours and recorded for the premises file.
Signs worth paying attention to
The following signs are worth checking before they grow:
- A tank that needs an easy-to-clean surface
- A warehouse floor that is wearing away
- Oil stains on a floor
Causes we see in the field
- A common cause: insufficient preparation.
- A damp surface that ruins adhesion — we check this before anything else.
How we choose the tool in Makkah
| Tool or method | What it measures | Why it is chosen here |
|---|---|---|
| Fill test with level monitoring | Whether a tank coating holds after the work | Limits: takes time to monitor the level |
| Moisture meter for ceilings and walls | Where water is entering now, from inside | Limits: measures the effect, not the water path |
| Thickness measurement at spread-out points | Whether the thickness in the quote was achieved | Limits: for foam and liquid-applied layers |
How the work is done, step by step
- Surface moisture reading: Epoxy is applied only when the substrate is dry enough.
- Careful preparation: Grinding and cleaning for adhesion.
- Layers: Primer and body coats as specified.
- Inspection: Thickness and curing are checked.
Quick comparison: facts and costs in Makkah
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| District profile | Team note on Makkah: 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. | Kashf team |
| District profile | The centre of Makkah sits about 301 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data) | SRTM (NASA) open data |
| Epoxy coating (per m²) | SAR 35–95 per m² | Owner price list (Makkah) |
Questions from Makkah
What does finishing work typically include?
It covers plastering, painting, flooring, stone or marble walls, ceilings, gypsum, doors, windows, and final electrical and plumbing installations. You can request full or partial finishing, with the scope clearly defined in the price quote.
Is it possible to renovate the building without evacuating the residents?
In many cases it can be carried out in phases without a full evacuation if the damage is limited. However, for extensive structural renovation, a temporary evacuation may be recommended to ensure safety, and the contractor will explain this in their proposal.
Does waterproofing require removing existing tiles?
It depends on the site condition. Sometimes surface waterproofing can be applied over tiles, while deep leaks require tile removal to treat the layer underneath. A technician will determine the best option after inspection.
What is the first step of epoxy coating & waterproofing for restaurants?
We start with surface moisture reading (epoxy is applied only when the substrate is dry enough), then careful preparation (grinding and cleaning for adhesion).
How much does epoxy coating & waterproofing cost in Makkah?
From our published price list: Epoxy coating (per m²) SAR 35–95 per m². Quantities are confirmed at the inspection.
What do I get at the end?
The epoxy system, thickness and curing time, in a technical report that carries a verification code.
What we advise against
- Coating over a damp surface
The written outputs
You receive: the epoxy system, thickness and curing time, in a technical report with a verification code.
If you live in Makkah and are new to the area
- 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).
- Prices are in Saudi riyals (SAR); the final price is confirmed after the inspection, before any work starts.
- Keep photos of the problem and of any earlier repairs — they help the technician compare before and after.
- If you rent, tell your landlord or building management before the visit and agree in writing who pays; the written report can be shared with them.
Sources and method
- SRTM (NASA) open data
- Kashf team
- Customer questions (reviewed)
- Owner price list for Makkah
- 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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