Many home and business owners in Central Florida contact their insurance agent because they suspect a water leak. One of the most serious problem leaks on a property lies where you most likely will not be able to detect it. Slab leaks occur in the pipes laid in a home’s foundation. The pinhole leaks, or in worse cases, bursting of pipes, are a result of the soft copper pipes being too weak to withstand both the weight of the concrete, the shifting of landscape beneath the foundation and lightning strikes.
Another cause of slab leaks is the chemistry of the water running through them. The term “hard water” is given to water having a substantial amount of calcium, lime and iron. The harshness of those elements may be abrasive to the soft copper pipes.
Slab leaks are sneaky and can be difficult to detect, many property owners may notice:
1. Low water pressure
2. Hot spots on the floor
3. Wet spots on floor (especially carpeting)
4. The sound of running water
5. Moldy odors
6. Cracks in ceilings or walls
Since these leaks attack the foundation of your home, it is necessary to treat slab leaks as a plumbing emergency. The Leak Doctor’s efficient technicians will detect the exact location of the leaks using state-of-the-art technology, and will correct in the least invasive way possible to save you time and money.
The Leak Doctor specializes in detecting slab leaks in homes and business. We also help you find the source of damp or wet spots on your walls, ceilings and other areas of your structure. By using advanced thermal imaging equipment and other electronic equipment we can help zero in on the source of the water intrusion, even if its three floors away from the water stain.
Contact the Leak Doctor for cost-effective ways to find the source of your leak and quickly fix it.
