Many Grand Valley homes are built on concrete slabs with water lines running underneath. When one of those pipes leaks, the water has nowhere to go but into the soil and the concrete around it. Haining provides slab leak repair in Grand Junction, from pinpointing the leak to choosing the repair method that makes the most sense for your home.
What Is a Slab Leak
A slab leak is a leak in a water line that runs beneath or inside your home’s concrete foundation. These leaks can start from corrosion, pipe movement, poor original installation, or shifting soil under the slab. Because the pipe is buried in concrete, a slab leak can run for weeks or months before you notice it.
Slab leaks can affect hot or cold water lines. A hot water slab leak often makes itself known through warm spots on the floor and a water heater that seems to run constantly.
Slab leaks are often a sign of a bigger pattern. If the pipe under your home has been in place for decades, corrosion and wear tend to affect the whole run, not just one spot. That’s why we look at the age and material of your plumbing when we recommend a fix, rather than treating every slab leak the same way.
Signs of a Slab Leak
Watch for these warning signs:
- Warm or hot spots on tile, wood, or concrete floors
- A water bill that rises with no change in your usage
- The sound of running water when every fixture is off
- Damp or warped flooring, or carpet that feels wet
- Cracks in walls or flooring that are new or growing
- Low water pressure throughout the house
- A water heater that runs more often than it should
If you notice more than one of these signs, don’t wait. Our leak detection team can confirm whether a slab leak is the cause and find exactly where it is.
