Basement & foundation waterproofing in Sharurah: cost & published offers

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

Basement & foundation waterproofing in Sharurah: the local context

Team note on Sharurah: 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.. Main roads in or near Sharurah: King Abdulaziz Road, King Fahd Road.

The centre of Sharurah sits about 724 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Basement and foundation waterproofing in Sharurah begins with the site's elevation. The centre of Sharurah sits about 724 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data), which means the technician should first establish how water reaches the structure before choosing a method. Ground-level runoff, seepage through the walls, and rising moisture each call for a different fix, so the first check is always the source and path of the water, not the price of the material.

Several things are left to the site visit, because they cannot be judged from a distance. The technician needs to see the wall condition, the depth of the basement, the slope of the ground outside, and whether any cracks are active. Costs are published as ranges, and the final figure depends on what is found on the day. Basement waterproofing is quoted at SAR 50–150 per m², and crack injection at SAR 40–120 per metre, so the number of metres of crack and the area of wall involved will decide where a job falls within the range. The technician should also confirm which materials suit the wall, since epoxy coating (SAR 35–90 per m²) and spray foam (SAR 20–45 per m²) behave differently on damp surfaces.

Information that helps the technician arrive prepared includes a rough plan of the basement or foundation with the wet areas marked, photos of any staining or cracking, and a note of when water is most visible, such as after rain or during irrigation. It also helps to know whether any tank is involved, since tank internal coating is published at SAR 25–60 per m², and whether a roof is part of the problem, since liquid roof waterproofing runs at SAR 8–25 per m². Bitumen membrane (SAR 15–35 per m²) and XPS boards (SAR 12–30 per m²) are further options that the visit can compare. Sharing these details in advance lets the visit focus on confirming the cause rather than searching for it.

Prices shown on this page come from our own published price list for the city; the final price is set after inspection.

When do you need basement & foundation waterproofing?

The following signs are worth checking before they grow:

• Water seeping in after rain
• Salt marks at the bottom of the walls
• Damp basement walls

Causes we see in the field

• A common cause: cracks at construction joints.
• A high groundwater level.
• A common cause: rainwater draining towards the foundation.

How we choose the tool in Sharurah

From the first visit to the report

1. Finding the source: Groundwater, rain or a pipe — each needs a different treatment.
2. Preparation: Surfaces are cleaned and opened where needed.
3. Injection: Active cracks are injected.
4. Waterproofing layers: The system is applied on the right side of the wall where possible.
5. Follow-up: Readings are repeated after the treatment.

Sharurah in facts and sources

Short answers for Sharurah

What we advise against

• Painting the basement wall while the water comes from outside

What you receive

The written output: the source, the treatment and the follow-up result. The report is numbered and can be checked with its verification code.