San Diego Slab Leak Repair

A slab leak is when there’s a leak below the concrete foundation on which your home is built, rather than from your above-ground plumbing. The slab sits above soil or gravel. Drain pipes, sewer lines, and other plumbing infrastructure pass through and under it. They can be affected by slab damage or develop leaks that compromise the slab and, ultimately, the structural integrity of your home.

Slab leaks are often difficult to detect because they originate in pipes that are hidden from sight under the foundation. Even so, there are certain signs that may indicate that you have a leak of this nature. 

Common signs you may need slab leak repairs include:

• High water bill – If your water bill has risen sharply for no apparent reason, it’s likely you have a leak somewhere. A slab leak isn’t the only possible cause of a high water bill, however, so it’s important to rule out other potential sources first.
• Drop in water pressure – Reduced water pressure, whether sudden or gradual over time, is a symptom of many plumbing issues but may be caused by slab leaks as well.
• Sound of running water – You keep hearing running water, even though all the faucets and water-using appliances are turned off. It may be a slab leak.
• Cracks in the foundation – This may indicate that the leaking water is beginning to damage the foundation of your home.
• Wet floor or carpet – Slab leaks sometimes lead to water making its way into your floors or carpets. The presence of mold is one symptom of this phenomenon.
• Water around the home – If you keep seeing water around the outer perimeter of your home, you could have a slab leak.
• Hot floors – If the bottom floor of your home, or parts of it, are unusually warm, your hot water line may be leaking or broken.
• Mold – Mold and mildew grow easily in the presence of moisture. If there’s mold under your carpets, the water source may be moisture from a slab leak.

If any of these problems develop, you should call a professional immediately.

Any slab leak a San Diego home might experience can be triggered by the following factors:

• Pressure – Shifting soil can displace, crack, and crush underground pipes. Materials that expand and contract with moisture conditions, such as clay, are more susceptible to causing pressure-related issues. An earthquake can put excess pressure on pipes and your slab as well.
• Abrasion – A pipe vibrates in response to the volume of water flowing through it. This ordinarily doesn’t harm the pipe, unless it rubs against another pipe, rebar, or concrete surface next to it, which can cause excess wear and holes to form.
• Corrosion – Corrosion can be triggered by metals in the soil underground pipes are in contact with. Over time, this can cause holes and leaks. Fortunately, we can provide slab leak repair in San Diego and deal with your corrosion problems as well.