Surface and Falls Check
We check the floor slopes toward the drain and correct low spots so water does not pool on the new layer.
Balcony and Terrace Waterproofing in Dubai
Balconies and terraces sealed so water stays out of the rooms below
In Brief
Balcony and terrace waterproofing is applying a waterproof layer under the tiles or finish of an outdoor floor, turned up at the walls and sealed around drains and thresholds, so rain and wash-down water do not leak into the rooms below. It is usually done together with relaying the tiles.
A balcony or terrace is a floor that lives outdoors. It gets sun, heat and, when washed or in rain, plenty of water. If the layer under the tiles has failed, water gets into the slab and travels, sometimes to the ceiling of the room below and sometimes along walls. The edges, the threshold at the door, the drain and the joint between floor and wall are the usual weak points.
We prepare the floor, make sure it falls toward the drain, apply the waterproofing layer so it turns up the walls and seals around the drain and threshold, protect it, and then relay the tiles or finish. If a balcony is leaking onto a neighbour or room below, our roof and balcony leak detection traces the entry point first. Tiling finishes the surface, and the wider service is on our waterproofing page.
When You Need This
Signs You May Need Balcony and Terrace Waterproofing
- Stains or dripping appear under a balcony or terrace after washing or rain
- Tiles are loose, cracked or hollow-sounding
- Water pools on the balcony instead of running to the drain
- Cracks, open joints or rust marks appear at the edges or threshold
- The balcony is being retiled and the old layer is in doubt
What We Do
What Balcony and Terrace Waterproofing Covers
Preparation
Old finishes are removed where needed, and the base is cleaned, repaired and dried.
Waterproof Layer
The waterproofing layer is applied across the floor and turned up the walls and upstands to a suitable height.
Drains, Thresholds and Edges
The drain, door threshold and edges are sealed carefully, since these are the common leak points.
Protection and Retiling
The layer is protected, then tiles or the chosen finish are laid on top.
Test Before Finishing
The treated floor is tested before tiles go down, so any weakness is fixed while it is still accessible.
Our Process
How It Works
- 1
Inspect the Balcony
We look at the floor, drain, edges and threshold, and at where the leak shows below.
- 2
Agree Scope and Price
We explain whether the old layer must be removed and confirm the price before starting.
- 3
Prepare and Waterproof
The base is prepared and the waterproofing is applied, turned up the walls and sealed at drain and threshold.
- 4
Test, Protect and Retile
We test the treated area, protect it and lay the tiles or finish.
Good to Know
What Affects Time and Cost
Every property is different, so we confirm the price before any work starts. These are the things that most often change the time and cost.
- The size of the balcony or terrace
- Whether the existing tiles and screed must be removed
- Whether the floor falls need correcting
- The number of edges, drains and thresholds to be detailed
- The finish chosen and whether tiling is included
FAQ
Balcony and Terrace Waterproofing Questions
The waterproofing layer under the tiles may have failed, or water may be entering at the drain, threshold or edge. We find the entry point before treating.
Usually, yes, because the waterproofing goes under them. If the old layer has failed, the tiles generally have to come up.
Yes. It should fall toward the drain so water does not pool. We check this and correct it where we can.
We plan the work and the access to keep disruption low, and in apartment buildings we follow building rules. For leaks affecting a neighbour, see ceiling leak tracing.
It depends on the size, the preparation and the finish. We confirm the price before any work starts.
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