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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