What To Expect During Slab Leak Repair Encinitas

If you're dreading the damage that a slab leak can do to your home, find an expert slab leak repair specialist who have the right equipment, training, and tools to detect and repair the issue quickly and professionally.

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Slab Leak Detection Carlsbad: Is Your Handyman Up To The Job?

It makes a great difference if you hire a slab leak detection professional instead of just a local handyman as they have specialized equipment and training that allows them to diagnose, find, and fix slab leaks quickly.


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Before We Talk Slab Leak Repair Encinitas, Let’s Discuss Warning Signs

Here are the three major signs you should watch out for before you call a professional slab leak repair Encinitas professional. Read here: http://leakstar.com/blog/before-we-talk-slab-leak-repair-lets-discuss-warning-signs

Here Are Some Tips For Slab Leak Detection

There are all sorts of plumbing problems that can seem to spring up out of nowhere. One particularly unpleasant one is a slab leak. Luckily, there are a few methods of slab leak detection. Keep these tips in mind, and you won’t be caught unawares.

What’s That Sound?

Slab leaks most often occur when one of two things happens: there’s a burst pipe, or the pipes in your foundation have become corroded. One of the most effective remedies before the situation becomes truly dire is to keep your ears open. If a slab leak occurs, water will be running beneath the surface of your home’s foundation, and it makes a noise. If you suspect that a slab leak might be taking place, what you want to do is listen for plumbing noises that are out of the ordinary. You know what the pipes should sound like in your home, and this will be something different, both persistent and unusual. If you suspect a slab leak, shut off your plumbing appliances, and then listen again. If you still hear water running, and if you see water pooling in your basement or elsewhere, contact a plumber immediately.


Why Is My Water Bill So High?

If your water bill is way higher than average, a slab leak might be to blame. This is especially likely if the increase happens suddenly. An abrupt spike in your heating bill can also indicate a slab leak. The reason is that your water heater is working overtime to try and heat the excess water that is coming into your house. If that happens, it likely means that you caught the problem before it got too bad. Again, if this happens, contact a professional.

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How To Tell If You Need Slab Leak Repair

Plumbing can be intimidating and confusing.  When you find water on the floor, the last thing you want to do is play detective.  But you do need to figure out whether you need a slab leak detection Encinitasprofessional, or whether the problem is something simple that you can DIY (or hire a handyman for).  Here’s a few quick ways to tell whether you have a slab leak or not.

1. Where Is The Water?

In general, if you find a puddle, it’s usually fairly easy to follow the water back to its source.  For example, most people know that if they open up the cupboard under their sink and find that everything is damp, it’s likely the sink pipes that are the problem.  So one clue that what you’re dealing with is a slab leak and not a more normal sort of leak is a puddle of water appearing where you can’t explain it. Call for slab leak detection if you notice:

• Water welling up between the floorboards
• “Wet spots” in your yard, especially close to the foundation
• Damp carpet or warm places on your floor that can’t be explained

2. Are You Suddenly A Water Hog?

It pays to know where your water meter is and, if possible, to learn how to read it.  Many meters have a “leak indicator” that can give you notice that large amounts of water are being used before you get a sky-high water bill.  Keep in mind that to use your water meter to check for leaks, you must first ensure that all water-using appliances in your house. (toilets, showers, washing machines, etc.) are shut off.  If you’re sure that no water is running in your house but your meter is still running, you can be confident that you’ve got a leak somewhere, and it’s best to call for help.

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Is Your Home At Risk?

Many new homeowners--and even a few who have been around the block a few times--don’t understand why anyone would want to have a slab leak detection Carlsbad professional in their corner.  They don’t understand how dealing with a slab leak is different than dealing with other plumbing problems, and they may underestimate their own risk of a slab leak.  The bottom line? If your home sits on a slab versus a traditional foundation, you should read on to see if you’re at risk.

What IS A Slab Leak?

A slab leak occurs when a pipe that’s located under the concrete slab that your home is built on fails, and leaks hot or cold water or even sewage.  These leaks are often not immediately apparent, especially if the water seeps away into the dirt around your home.


Why Are Slab Leaks A Problem?

Many people discover a slab leak when they get an astronomical water bill.  A leak the size of a nickel can cause the loss of thousands and thousands of gallons of water in a month.  Even if you could afford to pay for all that wasted water, the water can do a lot of damage to your home. If it wells upward, it can saturate floors, walls, and cause structural damage.  If it seeps into the ground, softening it, it can cause your foundation to shift and even crack, rendering the home unsafe. (This is why a quality slab leak detection company and, if needed, repiping service, are necessary if you suspect a leak.)

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Is It Really Important To Have A Specialist For Slab Leak Repair?

Many people, when they first realize they have a slab leak, find the situation to be frightening.  Because it’s also time-sensitive, they may be tempted to call the first plumber they turn up on an internet search or in the phone book.  However, there are good reasons to use a slab leak repair Ladera Ranch specialist.  Here’s our take on why you shouldn’t settle for less.

It’s Important To Detect The Slab Leak Accurately​

Did you know that it takes both experience and specialized equipment to find where your slab leak is located?  In the past, many plumbers searched for the leak by looking for where the water was puddling on the floor, or (if it’s a hot water leak) by feeling for warm spots.  However, these methods of finding the leak are not as precise as would be ideal, and modern tools allow a slab leak repair professional to find the location of the leak quickly, minimizing damage to your home.  Unless they deal with slab leaks regularly, not all plumbers regularly carry the specialized tools necessary to get the job done right.


It’s Important To Understand Why The Leak Happened

It might seem like a slab leak, while unpleasant, is a fairly simple situation: you find where the leak is, you fix it, and then you move on with your life.  While that’s the way it would happen in an ideal world,  the unhappy truth is that unless you know why the leak happened in the first place, you may find yourself dealing with more slab leaks at a later date!  Leaks can be caused for a number of reasons, including:

• Pipe corrosion because of soil chemicals or a reaction between the water and the metal of the pipes.
• Ground shifting or pressure problems.
• Improper construction.

All of these can be ongoing problems.  That’s why it’s important to use a qualified professional who can assess the circumstances around the leak and advise you whether a repair is adequate, or whether repiping service is necessary.  Remember: as disruptive as the current leak is, do you really want to go through all that disruption again in the future?

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Why A Slab Leak Can Endanger Your Home

If you’ve just discovered that you’ve got water puddling, and you think it might be a slab leak, it can seem like an overwhelming problem.  However, once you’ve found the leak, odds are you need to secure a qualified slab leak detection Carlsbad professional.  Delay, or improper fixes from “handyman”-type contractors, can be costly in more ways than one.

1. Your Water Bill

Many people first realize that they might have a slab leak when they get an astronomical water bill.  Even if you weren’t worried about the water damaging your home, most people can’t afford the continued high cost of a leak--let alone the environmental impact of wasting hundreds of gallons of water.


2. Structural Damage

Both undetected leaks and improper “handyman”-style fixes can allow water to cause significant damage to the foundation of the home.  If not corrected, over time the water can actually weather the concrete enough to cause the foundation to shift, and sometimes even cause parts of the structure to become unstable and in danger of collapse.  It’s best, of course, to fix your leak correctly long before things get to this stage, which is why prompt leak detection, repair, and, if necessary, repiping service, are so important.


3. Cosmetic Damage

While structural damage to your home can be frightening to contemplate, slab leaks that well up under your floors can also cause significant amounts of cosmetic damage when they soak carpets and drywall, warp wood floors, and cause unsightly stains.  This kind of damage can be discouraging, expensive, and can hamper your ability to enjoy your home.  The biggest problem?  If you hire an unqualified repairman, you might end up dealing with multiple slab leaks, and the attendant cosmetic damage over time.  Nothing is more frustrating than having to repaint a wall again.  The best way to make sure that this doesn’t happen is to use a qualified professional the first time, who can advise you whether a small leak repair is adequate, or whether it would be more cost-effective over time to simply repipe the system.

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How To Read A Plumbing Contract

If you’ve found a wet spot on your floor, odds are that you’re eager to get your slab leak repair professional to work.  But don’t let desperation force you into an unwise decision.  If you haven’t worked with this plumber before, it pays to ask a few questions when you’re looking over the contract.

1. Are You Licensed?
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Before you trust someone with your hard-earned cash and with your home, it’s common sense to make sure that they actually have training in their area of expertise.  Your plumber should be licensed, and should display their license number prominently.  (Our license number is available on our website.)


2. Can I See Some References?


Quality plumbers should have plenty of satisfied customers in their history, and they should be able to provide references and testimonials.  You shouldn’t be reduced to simply Googling for information about your plumber (although that’s a good idea, too).  We’re proud of our customer service record, and you can find many testimonials on our website.


3. Who Bills Insurance?


If you intend to submit a claim to your homeowner’s insurance, be sure to begin sooner rather than later.  Don’t assume that your plumber is going to bill your insurance for you; most often, you will need to submit the claim to your insurance yourself, although your plumber may work with you to facilitate that.  Be clear on who is responsible for each part of the insurance process, to avoid unexpected expense.  (We have extensive experience working with insurance companies, and can help you through the process.)

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Slab Leak Detection Carlsbad: Finding A Qualified Company

It’s always unpleasant to realize you have a plumbing problem, let alone a slab leak.  The only thing worse than the leak?  Hiring an incompetent or inexperienced company that doesn’t fix the leak properly.  Here’s our quick guide to finding a qualified slab leak detection professional, who can ensure that you get the best repiping service for your leak.

1. Check Experience


Open up the phonebook or run a quick Google search, and you can easily find a dozen plumbers.  With something like a slab leak, however, especially one that needs repiping, you really want a plumbing company that specializes in slab leak repair.  Slab leaks require specialized knowledge, tools, and expertise, so it pays to hire someone that has these at their fingertips.  We’ve been in business for many years, with the customer satisfaction record to back up our reputation.


2. Are They Licensed?


Remember, if you hire a “handyman” that seems to be willing to work cheap, you may be getting what you pay for--or not even that!  A licensed plumber can ensure that all work he or she does is up to code, and you know that the plumber has attained a high level of professional competence.  A handyman or non-licensed person who is attempting plumbing work may or may not know what they’re doing.  You won’t know until the job is finished, and you may find that the work is not up to your standards.  We are licensed plumbers, and are willing to answer any questions you may have about that.


3. Are They Used To Working With Insurance Companies?


While insurance companies vary, typical homeowners insurance does cover the cost of locating a slab leak and repairing any damage that the leak caused.  Dealing with insurance companies, however, is much easier if you have a plumber who is used to filling in the paperwork and working with your insurer.  Being knowledgeable about the insurance claim process is one of the advantages to hiring a plumber who is experienced in slab leak repair, vs. one that rarely deals with slab leaks.

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