How to Fix a
Slab Leak...
You'll need
expert advice to pinpoint the location of a slab leak.
Call
24/7 Plumbing (760)780-9365 when trying to
detect a slab leak and to repair the problem.
If there's
competition for the worst home problem, a slab leak ranks high,
alongside complex problems like crawl space remediation and mold
problems. Simply put, a slab leak is a leak that occurs in the
water pipes under the foundation or perhaps in the concrete slab
upon which your home rests.
A potential
leak causes problems ranging from severe water damage to humidity
problems inside your house, and more. It's crucial to get a slab
repair or foundation repair contractor on the job as soon as
possible to limit costly damages.
How to detect a slab
leak:
There's
really no way a homeowner can visually identify a slab leak. Only
professionals with high-tech tools can pinpoint if there's a leak,
and where it occurs. Homeowners may suspect that a leak is at the
root of the problem when they notice signs like these:
• Increasing
water bills
• Sound of
running water
•
Inexplicable mold growth
• Moistened
baseboards
• Wet floors
and carpets
• A shifting
foundation
•Low water
pressure
What causes
slab leaks?
Four primary
conditions lead to a leaky slab. These include:
Soil
chemicals that corrode the pipes or concrete. Hot water pipes
corrode due to chemical and heat influences, deteriorating from the
outside in. Cold pipes corrode in the reverse, from the inside out,
most often caused by electrolysis that happens inside the
pipe.
Vibration of
pipes that eventually leads to wear and tear.
Pressure
problems stemming from improper installation or ground that's
shifting.
Improper
construction practices on the part of the builder or
installer.
What to do
about a slab leak
Multiple
solutions exist for dealing with a slab leak. You'll want to avoid
jack-hammering the foundation to find the problem, as this is
generally the most costly solution, and it's messy,
too.
Instead, opt
to work with a contractor who is experienced in innovative leak
detection methods. Electronic leak detection can
pinpoint the exact area of the pipe failure to avoid as much damage
to your home's foundation as possible.
Re-piping is
often the method of choice when multiple leaks exist. It's also a
very thorough solution to putting a permanent stop to leaks. The
contractor will install an entirely new, durable piping system that
utilizes expansion to ensure secure fittings and a leak-free
system. Be sure to ask about the system's
warranty.Pipe
re-routing requires demolition and is the go-to choice when pipes
in walls and floors must be replaced, too. The methodology is ideal
if only a short amount of pipe needs to be replaced, so as to limit
demolition and labor costs.
The cost of
these services varies, depending on the severity of the leak and
the best methodology for addressing the problem. Leak detection can
cost around $250, while epoxy and re-routing services may set you
back $500 for a simple, single-line fix to $2,500 for a more
comprehensive, labor-intensive solution that requires
jackhammering. The total cost of the job may be offset by
homeowner's insurance, too.
Dealing with
a slab leak requires expert advice. Work with a trusted, reputable
professional who holds vast experience helping homeowners remedy
foundation leaks. The best course of action to take may not always
be the least costly. Be sure to consider all your options, and
choose the one that will provide a comprehensive solution to leaks,
and prevent further problems down the line.
24/7 Plumbing has plumbers who are experienced in
detecting and repairing all types of plumbing leaks. Call today for
information on how you can get a
Free Leak Detection.☎️
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