A leaky faucet or toilet is obvious to identify and fairly simple to fix. But not all water leaks are so straightforward. Leaks coming from buried pipes or pipes hidden inside walls present unique challenges. Don’t dig up your yard or take a sledgehammer to your bathroom walls just yet!

A slab leak is a leaky pipe located underneath your home’s concrete slab or basement floor. This unfortunate location makes slab leaks difficult to locate.

However, there are several telltale signs:

• The sound of running water, even though your faucets and toilets are not running
• Wet carpet, flooring, or concrete floor
• Wet or moldy drywall on the lower floor of your home
• A mildew smell in your basement
• Skyrocketing water bills
• Visible damage to your foundation

If you suspect a slab leak, don’t delay seeking professional water leak detection and repair services. A good plumber will quickly locate your leak, create the smallest possible opening in your slab, complete the water leak repair, and then restore your slab. Repairing copper, PVC, concrete, and cast-iron pipes calls for different materials and techniques. No matter what your leaky pipe is made of, or where it’s located, your best course of action is to call us!