How to Find & Repair a Slab Leak

How to Find and Repair a Slab Leak

Is a Slab Leak a Plumbing Problem?

When water begins to leak through a slab of concrete, it is known as a slab leak. A slab leak is a general plumbing issue where the pipes are located underneath your home’s foundation. The pipes under your home transfer water to and from your property. Cracks or holes in the pipes, either minor or major, can cause serious water damage to your home. If the leak isn’t found in a timely manner, slab leaks can lead to serious plumbing issues such as cosmetic and structural damage.

How to Detect Slab Leaks Before They Become a Plumbing Nightmare

Detecting a slab leak can be difficult, but if you know what to look for, you can take steps to prevent them from becoming a large problem. Look for these key symptoms to determine if your home is experiencing problems from a slab leak:

SOUNDS OF RUNNING WATER

When water flows through your pipes, you’ll hear the sound of running water clearly. If you hear the sound of running water when everything is turned off, it is a clear sign that a slab leak is occurring under your home’s foundation.

UNUSUALLY HIGH WATER BILL

A high water bill is a common sign that you have a leak somewhere in your home. Though this does not automatically signify a slab leak. Check your faucets to determine whether or not you need faucet repair services first. If the faucets aren’t the issue, a higher than normal water bill could signify a leak somewhere in your home.

WARM SPOTS ON YOUR FLOOR

Warm water leaking from a pipe below your home’s foundation may create unusual hotspots, or small puddles on your floor. If you have pets, and notice them gravitating toward one spot in your home or you happen to step on a mysterious damp spot on your floor, a slab leak may be the culprit.

CARPET MILDEW AND MOLD WILL DEVELOP

When moisture begins to leak into your property, it becomes a haven for mildew and mold to develop. Mold is an environmental hazard that needs to be properly cleaned up. If mold developing becomes a recurring issue, chances are, a slab leak in your home’s foundation is causing the issue.

Plumbing Professionals Can Help Find Slab Leaks

Homeowners will want to use an experienced plumber to locate slab leaks. Breaking through walls, and demolishing the ground without confirmation of a slab leak’s location is unnecessary. Finding a slab leak requires the expertise of a great plumber.

Locating and repairing slab leaks non-destructively requires special tools a plumbing professional will have such as electronic amplification equipment and electromagnetic pipeline locators. With an experienced plumber, leaks can be found with accurately with limited damage to your property.

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