Need A Slab Leak Repair Service? We Have You Covered!
Have you noticed signs that your slab might be leaking? Do you need a slab leak repair service? Trust the experts at Rezab Plumbing. Let's face it - if you're a homeowner, chances are you'll experience a water leak. They come in all shapes and sizes. You may have something as small as a leaky toilet or something slightly more severe like a pinhole leak in a copper pipe. Whatever the case, water leaks need addressing swiftly. Water leaks can cause significant damage to your home. But one of the worst leaks that can occur is slab leaks.
The Definition Of A Slab Leak
A slab leak is water that's leaking directly through the pipes that were previously installed into or under the concrete slab. There are many reasons for a pipe to start leaking in your slab, but one of the most common causes is a shift in the foundation due to seismic activity or normal ground shifting. While most leaks are easy to access by a plumbing specialist, a slab leak is not. The big problem is you may have had a slab leak for an extended period and not even know it. It could take days, even weeks for the water to work its way to the top of the foundation.
More Common In California
Slab leak repairs are common in California but can vary from region to region. California, in particular, suffers from earthquakes, whether we feel them or not. Depending on your proximity to the shifting ground will determine your risk of a slab leak. Another common way a slab leak can occur is a small pebble in the original concrete pressed against the copper pipe for forty or fifty years, that can cause a pinhole leak in a pipe. One telltale sign that you may have a slab leak is a high water bill. Most homeowners will scramble looking for the problem by checking for leaks around the home. The best way to check for any leak in your home is the process of elimination.
How To Check For A Leak In Your Home
- Locate your water meter. It's usually located near the street. Use a screwdriver to remove the lid and write down the number showing on your meter.
- Shut off all the water in your home, inside and out. Wait 15 minutes with all the water turned off.
- Then recheck your meter. If the number goes up, then you have a leak.
- Most meters have a leak indicator. It's usually a small spinning object. If it's still spinning with all the water off, then you have a leak.
- Let's narrow it down even further. Most homes have a separate shut off valve to the irrigation, turn it off.
- Wait 15 minutes with all your water off and recheck your meter. If the meter has stopped moving then the leak is in your irrigation. If the meter continues to climb then the leak is in your home and possibly a slab leak.
Focus Your Efforts In Your Home
Once you know where the water leak is coming from, you can start to focus your efforts on finding the leak in your home. Check faucets, toilets, shower, and look under all sinks carefully with a flashlight. Check walls for bulging drywall and ceilings for discoloration. Check your garage for dark areas in the concrete for a slab leak. Check your downstairs bathrooms for off-colored tiles, or buckling laminates. Repeat the process in your kitchen. Go through your carpeted area with shoes off, check for any wet areas in your carpet. You can also use your sense of smell for mildew in your carpet. These are all signs of a slab leak.
Dedicated Outstanding Service To Every Customer
If you cannot find what you're looking for, don't hesitate to call our professional team of plumbing specialists. When you contact Rezab Plumbing, you're entrusting yourself to years of expertise, knowledge, and service. Whether we're cleaning a drain, repiping a house, or making a slab leak repair, we'll give you the dedicated, outstanding service we provide to our customers. We're a fully licensed, bonded, and insured (CA License #1068920) team of plumbing experts.
Other Cities We Service
Other Services:
Faucet Replacement/ Repair
Water Heater Installation/ Repair
Toilet Installation/ Repair
Slab Leak Repair
Shower Valve Repair
Gas Line Repair & Installation
Tankless Water Heater
Whole House Filtration Systems
Leak Detection Services
Septic Tank Problems
Water Pressure Repairs
