Two words a homeowner never wants to hear are “slab leak”. This conjures up images of jack-hammers, holes in the flooring, or the house settling at odd angles. Fortunately, with the available technology today, Slab Leaks in San Diego can be handled in a timely and cost-effective manner, with only minimal invasiveness. The technology for finding slab leaks and remedying them has improved dramatically and well-trained professional plumbers can take a lot of the anxiety out of the process.
The causes of slab leaks are varied; your foundation may have shifted, there may be too much water pressure, and aging pipes or the use of cheap materials during construction can also be blamed for these leaks. Discovering a slab leak can happen in several ways. You may notice an unexplainable increase in your water bill along with a drop in your water pressure; you may hear water running when everything is shut off; or you may notice a damp spot or mildew patches on your floor. If it’s a hot water leak you might notice warm spots.
Locating a slab leak and fixing it properly can be very difficult and should be left to expert plumbers with the right equipment and training. Specialized leak detection equipment can be used to find the leak, and from there the plumber will decide how to proceed, based on your specific circumstances. He may deem it best to remove the flooring, drill a hole in the slab and replace the leaking section of pipe. Once the leak has been confirmed to be fixed, the wet soil around the leak is removed and replaced with sand that is compressed to prevent the concrete floor patch from settling. If this method is not practical, an expert in Slab Leaks in San Diego may opt to re-route the plumbing around the area of the leak. The choice of methods is going to be based on experience and the design of your home.
Having a plumber experienced in slab leaks is a great luxury and you can bring them in for a free estimate. Since 2002 Workright Plumbing has been building their business by hiring only the most-qualified, experienced plumbing experts in the area, and offering top-notch customer service. In addition to slab leaks, they can handle all basic plumbing issues, renovations, and upgrades at competitive pricing with 24-hour emergency service also available.
