Floor & balcony waterproofing for warehouses in Makkah
In short: Floor & balcony waterproofing for warehouses in Makkah starts with the roof, falls and drains survey, then the moisture meter for ceilings and walls, before anything is opened. The centre of Makkah sits about 301 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data). Pricing starts from Bathroom waterproofing (per m²) (SAR 15–40 per m²), and other items are quoted after the visit.
Why floor & balcony waterproofing differs in 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..
Makkah's city centre sits about 301 m above sea level, according to SRTM open elevation data. That elevation matters for warehouses in the area because the ground there is not flat in the way many owners expect. Surface water moves across sloped sites and collects where a floor or yard dips, so a warehouse slab can face runoff from higher ground as well as rain falling directly on the roof. Before any floor or balcony coating is applied, the crew checks falls, drainage points and the path water takes toward the building.
Those slope conditions shape the method. Where water pressure builds at low points or along the base of walls, a membrane or epoxy system needs to be bonded to a clean, sound substrate and taken up the edges with proper detailing. For warehouse floors that carry forklifts and pallet traffic, the coating is chosen for hardness and abrasion resistance, and the scope is quoted per square metre, with epoxy coating priced at SAR 35–95 per m² and spray foam at SAR 20–45 per m². Cracks in slabs are sealed separately by crack injection, priced at SAR 40–125 per metre, because a surface coat alone will not stop water tracking through an open joint. Balconies and roof areas use liquid roof waterproofing at SAR 10–25 per m², or bitumen membrane at SAR 15–35 per m², depending on exposure and access.
Owners who avoid the usual problems tend to follow a few habits. They do not coat over damp or dusty concrete, because adhesion fails quietly and the defect appears months later. They do not treat cracks as cosmetic and leave them open beneath a new surface. They do not skip the drainage check and expect a coating to solve a site that funnels water toward the building. They also do not compare quotes by the lowest rate alone, since the prep, the number of coats and the edge detailing decide how long the work lasts. Asking the crew to confirm the slope, the substrate condition and the crack scope in writing keeps the job predictable from the first day.
For warehouses, work is phased around operations and stored goods.
Signs worth paying attention to
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
Causes we see in the field
- A threshold without waterproofing — we check this before anything else.
- Incorrect falls.
- A common cause: a blocked drain.
Tools we use in Makkah
| Tool | What it finds | When we use it in Makkah |
|---|---|---|
| Flood test | Whether the waterproofing holds before it is covered | Limits: for roofs with drains and wet areas before tiling |
| Roof, falls and drains survey | Ponding areas and the condition of the old layer | Limits: shows the condition, not the material alone |
| Moisture meter for ceilings and walls | Where water is entering now, from inside | Limits: measures the effect, not the water path |
The steps in order
- Checking the falls: Where water collects and where it should go.
- Details: Thresholds, drains and upstands.
- Waterproofing: The layer is applied and protected.
- Flood test: Tested before the finish goes on.
Makkah in facts and sources
| 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 |
| Bathroom waterproofing (per m²) | SAR 15–40 per m² | Owner price list (Makkah) |
Common questions about floor & balcony waterproofing in 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.
Where does floor & balcony waterproofing for warehouses start in Makkah?
We start with checking the falls (where water collects and where it should go), then details (thresholds, drains and upstands).
What does floor & balcony waterproofing cost in Makkah?
From our published price list: Bathroom waterproofing (per m²) SAR 15–40 per m². Quantities are confirmed at the inspection.
What do I receive after the work?
The flood result and photos of the details, in a technical report that carries a verification code.
Mistakes that cost more
- Tiling a balcony without waterproofing
What you get after the work
You receive: the flood result and photos of the details, in a technical report with a verification code.
Planning the visit in Makkah
- Prices are in Saudi riyals (SAR); the final price is confirmed after the inspection, before any work starts.
- 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).
- 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.
- Keep photos of the problem and of any earlier repairs — they help the technician compare before and after.
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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