Epoxy coating & waterproofing for hotels & serviced apartments in Yanbu

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

Before we start: what we know about Yanbu

Yanbu is about 1.2 km from the sea coast (OpenStreetMap). The centre of Yanbu sits about 6 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Main roads in or near Yanbu: King Abdulaziz Road, Umluj Road, Al Hanan Street. Team note on Yanbu: 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..

Does a hotel or serviced apartment in Yanbu really need epoxy coating and waterproofing, given how close the city sits to the water? The answer depends on where the water is coming from and where it is going. The centre of Yanbu sits about 6 m above sea level, and the city is about 1.2 km from the sea coast. That combination means a property owner should not assume that the coast alone is the only moisture risk. Basements, bathrooms, roofs and water tanks each face their own pressures, and each needs a surface treatment matched to the job. Our pricing reflects that spread: epoxy coating runs SAR 35–90 per m², basement waterproofing SAR 50–150 per m², and bathroom waterproofing SAR 15–40 per m².

Before any work is quoted, the inspection walks the property room by room and zone by zone. The inspector checks basement walls and floors for damp patches, checks bathroom floors and wall junctions for signs of seepage, and looks at the roof for ponding and surface cracks. Cracks are measured along their length, since crack injection is priced at SAR 40–120 per metre. Water tanks are checked for the condition of their interior surfaces, where tank internal coating is priced at SAR 25–60 per m². The inspector also notes which method suits each area, such as spray foam at SAR 20–45 per m², liquid roof waterproofing at SAR 8–25 per m², or bitumen membrane at SAR 15–35 per m², and records the measured areas so the quote reflects the actual surfaces rather than estimates.

To make the visit efficient, property owners should gather a few items beforehand. Provide the floor plans or a rough sketch showing basements, bathrooms, roof areas and tanks, along with approximate dimensions if available. Note any areas where damp, staining or cracks have already been seen, and when they first appeared. Make sure the staff who know the building can give access to the basement, roof hatch and tank room on the day of the visit. Clear away stored items near the walls you want checked. Having this information ready lets the inspection focus on the areas that matter most and gives you a clear, itemised basis for deciding what to treat first.

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

Signs worth paying attention to

The following signs are worth checking before they grow:

• A warehouse floor that is wearing away
• A tank that needs an easy-to-clean surface
• Oil stains on a floor

Where the problem usually comes from

• A common cause: a damp surface that ruins adhesion.
• A common cause: insufficient preparation.

Tools and methods, and when we use them

From the first visit to the report

1. Surface moisture reading: Epoxy is applied only when the substrate is dry enough.
2. Careful preparation: Grinding and cleaning for adhesion.
3. Layers: Primer and body coats as specified.
4. Inspection: Thickness and curing are checked.

Facts and costs — Yanbu

Short answers for Yanbu

What we advise against

• Coating over a damp surface

What you receive

The written output: the epoxy system, thickness and curing time. The report is numbered and can be checked with its verification code.