When the copper pipes beneath your property leak, it’s known as a slab leak. This might happen in the water or sewer pipes that run through your house. Your foundation may fracture, move, or even collapse if the leak remains undiscovered. It can also encourage the formation of potentially harmful mold.
A slab leak beneath a home’s foundation may be a nightmare for any homeowner region. Fortunately, there are warning indicators to watch for that can help you detect a slab leak before it becomes a serious problem. Repairing a slab leak is not a do-it-yourself activity. It necessitates the knowledge and instruments of a qualified plumbing specialist who can find the leak’s source and access and fix it via your home’s foundation. Contact Preferred Plumbing and Rooter Service at (877) 298-8105 for help with this and other plumbing issues.
Detection of Slab Leaks
The fact that the leak beneath the slab stays unnoticed for weeks or months is the main reason slab leaks become disastrous to your home and foundation. Our plumbers want to make sure that your slab leak problem is handled quickly so that the damage to your property is minimized.
If you observe any of the following indications of a slab leak in your house, contact us:
- A sudden increase in your water bill
- On the basement floor or under the carpet, there is moisture or warping
- While the water is turned off, the water meter dial moves
- While the water is turned off, there is a sound of flowing water
- Outside your house, there is standing water
- Water pressure is low
- Mold that can be seen or smelled
The best course of action for prevention is to discover a leak as soon as possible. We provide camera inspections to take the guesswork out of locating a slab leak. It also enables us to determine the exact location of the leak so that it may be repaired promptly.
What is the Cause of a Slab Leak?
A movement in your home’s foundation is the most typical cause of a slab leak. This can happen over time or as a result of an earthquake, tornado, or other natural occurrence.
It might also be brought on by:
- The line has a tree root growing through it
- Pipes that have deteriorated or cracked over time
- Sludge builds up in pipes, putting pressure on them
- As pipes expand and compress, abrasion against soil or gravel occurs
Regardless of the cause, this is something that needs to be repaired right away and that needs to be repaired by a professional. Contact Preferred Plumbing and Rooter Service at (877) 298-8105 to learn how we can help.