Slab Leak Detection & Repair in Abilene, TX
With most Abilene homes built on slabs over clay soil, a leak under the floor is a familiar problem. The water may never show up as a puddle, so the clues are subtle.
Request a plumberClues
A water bill that jumps, a warm spot on the floor, the sound of running water with everything off, cracked tile or damp carpet.
The meter test
Turn off every fixture and watch the meter's leak indicator. If it moves, water is going somewhere.
Finding it
Plumbers use pressure tests, listening equipment and sometimes thermal cameras to pinpoint the leak.
Spot repair
Breaking through the slab at the leak and repairing the pipe is quick when the rest of the line is sound.
Rerouting
Running a new line through walls or the attic avoids breaking the slab and is common for older pipes.
Hot or cold
Hot-water slab leaks waste energy too and often show up as warm floors.
Clay soil
Shrinking and swelling soil stresses pipes under slabs. Steady moisture around the house helps.
Insurance
Policies often treat access and repair differently from water damage. Ask your insurer.
Request a plumber
Tell the plumber what you've noticed. Send a request and a licensed plumber will get in touch.
Frequently asked questions
- Will they have to tear up my floor?
- Not always; rerouting can avoid it.
- Can a slab leak hurt my foundation?
- Yes, water under a slab can soften soil and lead to settling.
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