Water leaks in your slab can be caused by a leaking sewer or water line underneath your slab and can cause foundation issues if they’re not fixed quickly. Of any water leak, slab leaks have the potential of costing you thousands of dollars in repairs because they can lead to your foundation cracking and shifting. When that happens, you’ll see cracks in your walls, ceilings and floors, and if the water continues to leak, it can create a humid environment inside, where mold can grow, making you sick with asthma and allergies.
Some of the signs of slab leaks include water on the ground around your home, damp carpets and floors inside your home, and worst of all, puddles whose source you can’t identify on floors and carpets.
If you can’t track the origin of the leak, just say “FIX IT!” and FIX IT! Services can come out 24/7 and do an inspection to find the source and repair it fast.
What Is a Slab Leak?
Most homes have slab foundation plumbing running underground, supplying water to the home and channeling sewage and drainage away from the home via a sewer line. All of the piping runs through the foundation and is prone to bursts, corrosion and breaks due to normal wear and tear, ground settling or tree roots growing into the pipes.
That is why we recommend regular sewer line maintenance and inspections for homes more than 20 years old. Plumbing checks can reveal a corroded or leaky pipe, which can become a massive issue if left alone.
Slab leaks can often go unnoticed unless you see a pool of water. But before seeing visible clues thinking that you need slab leak repair in Temple, TX, there are signs that will tell you if you are dealing with a slab leak.
How to Detect Slab Leaks in Your Home in Austin, TX
1) Floor puddles
You may notice a persistent puddle of water in a certain area of your home that keeps coming back after being dried repeatedly. This is a sign that there may be a leak underneath the area or somewhere close to it. When you experience wet spots on your floor, just say “FIX IT!” and our slab leak specialists will bring our foundation leak detection equipment to spot the exact location of the leak.
2) Warm, damp areas on your floor
Water can warm up a concrete floor. If areas away from the damp area feel cooler than the damp area, you may have a slab leak.
3) Weakened water pressure
Since water is running out and into the yard, you’re likely going to be seeing weaker water pressure. Water doesn’t expel from faucets with as much force as it used to, and showers may slow to a trickle. If you see these signs, call the slab leak solutions experts at FIX IT! to have the area assessed.
4) Surging water bills
If your water bill suddenly rises and it shows that you’re mysteriously using 25%-100% more water, you could have leaks in your pipes. Many water districts provide mobile apps that allow you to monitor your water consumption and will alert you when usage spikes. See if your district offers this type of monitoring technology and then use it.
5) Odd sounds
Leaking water behind walls can make a gushing or hissing sound. It’s even more obvious when you see water seeping or gushing onto the floor. It could be a broken pipe behind a wall or in a ceiling, which could be better than having a slab leak.
6) Cracked floors
When the situation starts causing cracked floors, the broken water pipes have already eroded the soil underneath your foundation, causing it to sag. The eroding soil there forms a gap where the pipe is leaking water, weakening that area of the foundation. Cracked floors, walls, ceilings and window frames are indications that the home is shifting. Call the Texas plumbing slab leak repair and detection experts at FIX IT! Services to start the repair process immediately.
Why Say “FIX IT!” When You Need Slab Leak Repair?
The FIX IT! team consists of plumbers and technicians who are certified, fully trained, and licensed to tackle any slab leak under your home. We give homeowners peace of mind knowing that the issue will be fixed and fixed right.
Also, we can guarantee full disclosure of the repair plan, walking you through the process. We’ll make a recommendation and provide you with options if they’re available.
If you have inexplicable damp spots on your floor or carpet and suspect a slab leak, call the FIX IT! Services team 24/7 at (254) 247-2100.
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