Epoxy coating & waterproofing for warehouses in Makkah
In short: In Makkah (Makkah), epoxy coating & waterproofing for warehouses 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
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.. The centre of Makkah sits about 301 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).
Picture a warehouse owner in Makkah who has just taken over a storage unit near the city centre. The floor is large, the stock is valuable, and the owner wants goods kept dry and the floor easy to clean. Like many owners of similar buildings, they have noticed dust rising from the concrete and a few hairline cracks that seem to grow after each rainy spell. They want a durable answer, not a quick patch that will need repeating next season.
Makkah's centre sits about 301 m above sea level, so the city is set within a valley, and rainwater from surrounding slopes can collect and press against lower walls and floors. For a warehouse, this means moisture is a real concern at the ground level, and cracks in the slab are the most common route for water to reach stored goods. Epoxy coating for the floor costs SAR 35–95 per m², which seals the surface and makes sweeping and cleaning far easier. Where cracks are visible, crack injection at SAR 40–125 per metre closes the path water would otherwise follow. If the building has a basement or lower storage level, basement waterproofing at SAR 55–160 per m² deals with water pressing from outside, so the coating work above is not undone from below.
A sensible sequence starts with a walk-through after rain to mark every crack and damp patch, and to note any area where water pools. Next, repair the cracks by injection before any surface work, because a coating laid over an open crack will fail. Then prepare the floor thoroughly, since epoxy only bonds well to clean, dry, sound concrete. Apply the epoxy coating in the stated range, and treat the roof separately with liquid roof waterproofing at SAR 10–25 per m² if leaks are seen above the storage area. Finally, keep a simple log of the dates of repairs and any new marks, so that any future cracking is caught early and does not reach the goods.
For warehouses, work is phased around operations and stored goods.
Signs worth paying attention to
The following signs are worth checking before they grow:
- Oil stains on a floor
- A warehouse floor that is wearing away
- A tank that needs an easy-to-clean surface
Where the problem usually comes from
- A damp surface that ruins adhesion.
- Insufficient preparation — we check this before anything else.
Tools we use in Makkah
| Tool or method | What it measures | Why it is chosen here |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness measurement at spread-out points | Whether the thickness in the quote was achieved | Limits: for foam and liquid-applied layers |
| Moisture meter for ceilings and walls | Where water is entering now, from inside | Limits: measures the effect, not the water path |
| Fill test with level monitoring | Whether a tank coating holds after the work | Limits: takes time to monitor the level |
From the first visit to the report
- 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.
Makkah in facts and sources
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| District profile | The centre of Makkah sits about 301 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data) | SRTM (NASA) open data |
| 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 |
| 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 warehouses?
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.
Mistakes that cost more
- 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
- The Saudi weekend is Friday and Saturday; mention your preferred day and time when booking.
- You can message us on WhatsApp in English; the booking details are sent back to you in the chat to confirm before the visit.
- 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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