Broken pipes, slab leaks, and dripping water are nothing to joke about. Water damage and high repair costs, how much will an insurance claim cover? Most home and business owner don’t know the answer.
What Exactly Is A Slab Leak Anyway?
A slab leak is when the plumbing pipes underneath a slab foundation springs a leak. No matter how small it is, water ends up backing up under a slab, it typically ends up cause quite a bit of damage.
There are many contributing factors that cause a slab leak. High water pressure, pipe corrosion, lack of maintenance, tree roots, to normal wear and tear. Repair costs can easily reach into several of thousands of dollars.
What Does A Slab Leak Look Like?
A slab leaks may not be easy for a home or business owner to recognize. Since they happen underneath the property. The signs of a slab leak can come in several different forms, cracks in the walls, high water bills, musty odors, warm areas on the floor, excessive moisture and mold.
How To Prevent A Slab Leak
Just taking a couple of proactive can prevent a slab leak from happening in the first place.
Be mindful of putting harsh chemicals down the drain. Such as varies de-clogging products and many cleaning products can cause corrosion and pinhole leaks.
Check your water pressure. Though high water pressure is great for showers, they aren’t so good for your pipes. Slowly compromising the integrity of your pipes.
These your water’s pH. If it is too hard or too soft, (or too acidic or too basic) this also contributes to corrosion and leaks.
Detecting A Slab Leak
A slab leak can be tricky to find, you definitely don’t want more damage in the process. Which is why the Leak Doctor offers the latest technology to insurance company and adjuster, to accurately detect water leaks.
Our highly trained and certified technicians will begin by assessing the situation by walking through the property. Using state of the art, non-invasive equipment to determine the source of the leak and where the moisture has traveled and properly document the process, saving the insurance company and homeowner a lot of money and headaches.
