Slab Leak Repair in Irvine

Slab Leaks: Causes And Symptoms

The insurance and plumbing industries use the term “slab leak” to refer to a pipe break that occurs in the water lines that run underneath the concrete of a building. Several issues could cause slab leaks, such as

• concrete deteriorating the pipes,
• corrosion
• general wear,
• improper soldering,
• improperly wrapped copper, and
• poor water quality.

You might not be a plumbing expert, but you might notice these signs of a slab leak in your home or business:

• a warm area on the floor, which indicates a possible hot water leak;
• excessive moisture or mildew under your carpet;
• floor or wall cracks;
• higher water bills; and
• the sound of flowing water when all of your faucets are turned off.

• Restore the break with epoxy. This involves installing and curing epoxy over the leak, but it only works for breaks that are small enough.
• Reroute the water through new pipes. We can attach a new line of pipes above ground, connecting them at the point where the underground lines come together.
• Make a hole in the concrete for direct access to the water pipes underneath. The size of the hole that we make usually measures 4 feet by 4 feet. When we are finished with the pipe repairs, we will install a new section of concrete to close the hole.