Slab Leak Detection and Repair: Should You DIY?

 

You’ve got a hot spot or a wet spot on your floor, or your water bill is astronomical.  Maybe you’re handy and have done some home repair projects before, or maybe you’re just balking at the prices you’re seeing online for professional slab leak detection and repair jobs, and you’re wondering if you can just fix the problem yourself.  Before you go running off to rent a jackhammer or a concrete saw, wait!  Here’s a few reasons you may want to re-think the DIY route.

1. Cutting Into The Floor?


You may assume that in order to get to a leak under your floor that you have to pull up carpet or wood flooring, remove subfloor, and cut through the concrete slab.  This seems logical enough, but did you know that’s not the recommended method of repair in California?  Professional slab repair companies like Leakstar are usually able to repair your leak by simply rerouting your water lines around it.  This necessitates only very small holes, usually in drywall.  All of our plumbing professionals are trained to minimize the mess and hassle to you, and we complete most single line reroute in a day. You can trust our expertise and training, and keep your floors intact.


2. Repiping?


With certain leaks, repiping service is the method of choice.  If you have a slab leak because of old, corroding pipes--or if you’ve had more than one slab leak--it can actually save you money and time to simply abandon the old plumbing and install an entirely new system, overhead and in the walls.  Are you confident that you’d be able to determine the cause of your slab leak, and make a choice about whether to repair or reroute your system?  We can help you make an educated decision, and do the repiping job.

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When To Call A Plumber For Slab Leak Detection

“Oh no!  Is that water?”  You’re pretty sure you have a plumbing problem, but how can you tell if you need to call a slab leak detection professional?  Well, if you’re wondering whether something is leaking under your foundation, that’s a good enough reason to call by itself, but maybe you don’t feel confident about the presence of a leak.  Here’s some common warning signs.  If you see any of them, don’t wait: give a qualified slab leak repair company a call right away.

1. Out Of Control Water Bill


Often the first clue to a slab leak is an extremely expensive water bill.  A leak doesn’t have to be large to be expensive; keep in mind that a small pinhole in a pipe can cause the leak of up to 10,000 gallons of water in just one month.  That’s a huge volume of water, and your bill will reflect that.  Depending on the type of water meter you have, you may also be able to use the meter check whether there is a leak.  First, make sure that all your faucets, washing machines, sprinklers, etc. are shut off.  Then check your meter.  If it’s still running, that may indicate a leak.

2. Low Water Pressure


Since a “small” leak can cause a big loss of water, it shouldn’t be a surprise that it can also cause a lack of water pressure, particularly if the leak is in a main water line.  If nothing else has changed and you notice a sudden drop in your water pressure, a call to a qualified plumber is in order.

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