Slab leaks are a common occurrence in Orlando, Atlanta, and Brevard County. When a homeowner suspects any sort of water leak their first reaction is to contact their insurance company.
Slab leaks can be difficult to locate. Symptoms may include a noticeable high water bill, a sudden drop in water pressure, damp floors, constant hissing or the sound of running water, musty odors, cracks in the foundation and mold in the walls.
Thanks to today’s technology, leaks can be detected just about anywhere. The professional at the Leak Doctor can locate leaks under concrete slabs, under the bathtub and outside under the big oak tree, with minimum disruption to the property.
What You Should Know About Slab Leaks
What is a slab leak: A slab leak refers to any water pipe leak that occurs under a concrete foundation. Regardless of the size, even a small pinhole leak can cause a large amount of damage due to the pressure that builds up over time, leading to the slab shifting, breaking or cracks in the flooring.
Detecting Leaks: Slab leaks become evident in mildew growth, warm spots on the floor, cracks in the flooring, the sound of running water when the water flow is turned off and higher than normal water bill, it requires a professional leak detection service to find the exact location of the leak. The Leak Doctor has the latest water leak detection equipment to pinpoint any leak.
Repairing the Leak: Repairing a slab leak doesn’t have to mean ripping up the floor. The Leak Doctor locates the water leak by using state of the art equipment. Breaking through your slab without knowing exactly where the slab leak is unacceptable.
Pipes can break or have pinhole leaks behind walls or under concrete slabs for some time before the damage can be seen. The Leak Doctor has over 25 years of experience in tracing the origins of leaks in private homes, hotels, schools, golf courses, apartment buildings, spas and utility providers.
Contact the Leak Doctor for more information and to make an appointment.
