What are signs of a Slab Leak & how do you repair something under the foundation? A fresh water leak that happens in the pipes inside the poured foundation is what we call a ‘slab leak’.  Conversely, a leak above ground or a leak in the walls or ceiling is commonly called a pin-hole leak. A leak can happen for many reasons including electrolysis, corrosion, c-flux or older soldering causing corrosion to the pipes in the walls or ceiling. Water quality will also cause damage over time. However, there are other causes including:

A slab leak will often times go undetected for long periods of time. Hence, damage to your foundation and other serious damage. Typically, the leak is on the hot water line. For example, hot water leaks happen with the constant expansion and contraction of the pipes over time. However, cold water leaks can and do happen, they are simply less frequent. Many leaks under your home’s foundation are first noticed when you feel ‘hot spots’ on the floor.

There are several tale-tell signs. For example, sometimes you will hear running water in the walls. Conversely, you may have a high water bill or your smart meter detects water usage. Likewise, you will have meter movement when no water is running with a slab leak. For example, you might see water around the foundation outside of your home.

If you suspect you have a leak in the slab or foundation of your home, trust the experts at Duncan Plumbing Solutions. We have over 20 years of leak detection and slab leak repair. We will expertly locate and recommend necessary repairs to fix your slab leak. Our master plumbers have years of experience locating your slab leak. Hence, we will thoroughly inspect, detect and discuss every possibility which is usually repaired by re-routing your plumbing.

Our master plumbers have years of experience locating your slab leak. We are able to re-route in the walls or ceiling in about 90% of slab leak repair. We will thoroughly inspect, detect and discuss every possible option for slab leak repair, which will save your flooring. Utilizing advanced techniques like sonography, line location and camera inspections, we will locate the exact location of your leak and then discuss the best course of action considering all options. Best plumber Waxahachie, Duncan Plumbing is definitely your choice for slab leak repair.

Slab leak repair costs vary. For example, some are easily accessible while some are more difficult.  If the leak is near the edge of your house or foundation, a small tunnel can be dug to access the pipes and repair your slab leak. Other times, re-routing your plumbing is typically the lowest cost option. However, depending on the location of your leak you can expect to pay anywhere $2500 up.

Filing an insurance claim is an option for some customers.  Check your policy and contact your agent to determine if filing an insurance claim is necessary. If costs to repair are minimal it may not be worth it to pay the deductible. However, if damage has occurred, it may make sense to file an insurance claim for your slab leak. That said, we recommend you contact your agent about filing an insurance claim for slab leak damage to your home.

Trust Duncan Plumbing Solutions for slab leak detection & slab leak repair. We are Best Plumber Waxahachie several years for good reason. We offer expert location and repair of slab leaks all around Ellis County, including Midlothian slab leaks, Ovilla slab leaks & Red Oak slab leaks. For this reason, we are your choice for leak detection, and slab leak repair. Michael Duncan, Responsible Master Plumber and owner of Duncan Plumbing Solutions is a Master Plumber with over 20 years of experience in slab leaks & pipe re-routing solutions. Duncan Plumbing Solutions is a family-owned & operated company in Waxahachie, Texas.

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