Categories for Slab Leaks

How to Prevent Slab Leaks in Your Home

January 22, 2020

The tendency among homeowners is to not worry too much about any of their plumbing systems until they notice some sort of problem. One problem you almost certainly won’t spend time thinking about until it happens is a slab leak. A slab leak is what happens when there is a leak in one of the water lines that runs below your home’s concrete foundation. Given the nature of this kind of leak, it can be difficult to know when you have one, let alone what you can do to prevent it. There are some professionals who recommend rerouting water lines... View Article

Signs You May Have a Slab Leak

Signs You May Have a Slab Leak

January 20, 2017

Slab leaks occur when there is water leaking under the concrete slab on which your house rests. They pose potentially serious risks to your home in and of themselves and also spur additional problems. Depending on the severity of the leak, it may be difficult to determine whether you have a slab leak or not. Certainly, identifying a leak underneath your concrete floor will never be as straightforward as noticing that a showerhead or under-sink pipe is leaking. But a slab leak often needs even more immediate attention that more easily identified leaks. So, how can you tell if you... View Article

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