Floor & balcony waterproofing for hotels & serviced apartments in Tabuk

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

What is specific about Tabuk for floor & balcony waterproofing

The centre of Tabuk sits about 762 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data). Team note on Tabuk: 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..

Tabuk sits in the north-west of Saudi Arabia, and the centre of the city lies about 762 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data). For hotel and serviced apartment owners, this elevation matters because it places the city on a high plateau with wide daily swings in temperature. Materials on exposed floors and balconies expand and contract through the day and the night, which stresses the membrane and can open hairline cracks over time. Our floor and balcony waterproofing work is planned with that movement in mind, so the membrane chosen can flex rather than crack.

Each fact in our price guide links directly to how we carry out the work. Basement waterproofing is priced from SAR 50–145 per m², because below-ground walls and slabs face constant moisture pressure and need thicker, more demanding systems. Bathroom waterproofing runs from SAR 15–40 per m², and we seal the wet areas of guest rooms and suites so that water stays off the floor below. Epoxy coating, at SAR 35–85 per m², gives hard-wearing surfaces for high-traffic lobbies, corridors and pool decks. Spray foam, at SAR 25–35 per m², fills irregular surfaces quickly, which suits balconies with awkward edges. Crack injection, at SAR 40–115 per metre, stops leaks at the source before a full resurfacing is needed. Liquid roof waterproofing, at SAR 10–25 per m², covers large roof areas with minimal disruption to guests. Bitumen membrane, at SAR 15–35 per m², offers a proven layer under tiling. Tank internal coating, at SAR 25–55 per m², protects stored water, and XPS boards, at SAR 10–30 per m², add thermal insulation beneath finished floors.

Owners who keep their properties dry over the long term tend to avoid a few common mistakes. They do not wait for the first stain to appear before calling for an inspection, since water often travels well beyond the visible mark. They do not choose the cheapest option per square metre without checking whether it suits the surface, the traffic and the exposure. They avoid sealing a crack without first treating its cause, and they do not skip the preparation of the surface, because coatings bonded to dust or loose screed fail early. Finally, they do not schedule works during peak occupancy, when guest disruption costs more than the repair itself.

For hotels and serviced apartments, rooms are handled in batches to keep units available.

When do you need floor & balcony waterproofing?

The following signs are worth checking before they grow:

• Damp under the light well
• Water passing from the balcony to the floor below
• A wrong fall towards the door threshold

The most common causes

• A common cause: a blocked drain.
• A threshold without waterproofing.
• A common cause: incorrect falls.

Tools we use in Tabuk

The steps in order

1. Checking the falls: Where water collects and where it should go.
2. Details: Thresholds, drains and upstands.
3. Waterproofing: The layer is applied and protected.
4. Flood test: Tested before the finish goes on.

Quick comparison: facts and costs in Tabuk

Common questions about floor & balcony waterproofing in Tabuk

Common mistakes we see

• Tiling a balcony without waterproofing

What you get after the work

The written output: the flood result and photos of the details. The report is numbered and can be checked with its verification code.