Slab Leaks

Leak Detection & Repair

Slab Leak Repair

When pipes begin to leak under your foundation, they can be nearly impossible to detect until you suffer a significantly high water bill or clear water damage. Slab leaks are often caused by extreme events like earthquakes that shift the soil and increase the pressure on your pipes. If you have an outdated plumbing system, you can be at an increased risk for these issues.

In buildings over 50 years old, you may have galvanized steel or cast-iron pipes that aren’t as strong or flexible as today’s PVC materials. However, if you can catch this issue early, we can provide various repair solutions. The best way to solve this issue is to prevent it with repiping, which strengthens your pipes and lessens the chance of a leak. You can also monitor the water usage of your system with a leak detection system that notifies you and turns your water off as soon as it notices higher-than-usual water usage.

However, we understand that you can’t always prevent these problems. If you notice this issue early on, we can often repipe the area without breaking through your foundation with trenchless sewer repair. If the case becomes severe, we may have to break up the slab or tunnel under it to install a new line. This can put your home or business out of use for days, if not weeks, so we recommend you know the common signs of leaks so our professionals can provide solutions as soon as possible when you need expert slab leak services in Apple Valley.

Multiple signs indicate you have a leak somewhere in your plumbing system. 

However, there are a few ways you can notice a slab leak specifically which include:

How Long Can a Slab Leak Go Undetected?

A slab leak can be hard to notice and can last a long time without being detected. It depends on where the leak is, how big it is, and the type of foundation you have. If you don't notice the leak for a while, it can cause a lot of damage to your home's foundation and surrounding areas. Signs of a slab leak include higher water bills, damp or warm spots on the floor, cracks in the walls or flooring, or hearing water running when no fixtures are in use. You should get a slab leak fixed right away to prevent more damage and expensive repairs. Regular maintenance and inspections can also help you catch slab leaks early.