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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