The Who, What, When, Where and Why of Slab Leaks

Texas sits on clay soils, which can stress your home’s foundation and the pipes that lie underneath your house. For most homeowners, it is just a matter of time before a leak springs. You may not be able to keep the earth from moving, but you can look for a company that can help with slab leak detection in Houston. We at Daniels Plumbing specialize in repairing these leaks so you can get back on a solid foundation.

What are they?

Slab leaks are leaks found in piping or pressurized plumbing under the concrete floor of a home or business. Because they’re under the concrete slab, they’re both harder to detect and harder to fix.

When do you know you have a Slab Leak?

Do you hear water under your floor? Is your water bill insanely high? Is your floor wet, too warm, too cold, or cracking? It’s possible you have a slab leak. You should immediately get this checked by a professional.

How serious is a Slab Leak?

It varies, just like all leaks. It can be very serious, because a major leak can cause structural damage to your house, and you might potentially not notice it at all, as it’s hidden under concrete. Alternatively, it can be minimal, but it’s still important to get fixed as soon as possible. Small problems can become large problems quickly. Because it’s difficult to tell just how serious the problem might be on your own, you should treat a potential slab leak as though it’s serious every time.

Why did this happen?

In Texas, clay soil often causes slab leaks by shifting around and putting strain on your home’s foundation. Such shifts can move and break pipes. But there are plenty of other reasons. Your pipes could have been faulty or poorly fitted to begin with, or they could have rust damage. Roots can puncture your pipes. Even chemical reactions can be at fault-galvanic corrosion can occur when dissimilar metals are in contact, and commercial pipe cleaners can actually eat through your pipes.

How do we find it and fix it?

The professionals at Daniels Plumbing have years of experience, and we use video inspection and trenchless technology to pinpoint the precise location of your leak. What does that mean? Most of the time we can find and fix a leak with minimal invasion – as little hole-digging, slab-busting, life-interrupting mayhem as possible.

If you think you may have a slab leak, call the Professionals at Daniels Plumbing! We’ll get you back up and running in no time!