Anthony's Plumbing
November 1, 2019 - Friday
HOW DOES A SLAB LEAK HAPPEN?
Have you noticed your water bills are on the
rise, but there’s no real increase in water usage in your home? If that’s the
case, there could be a leak in the slab under your home. Knowing what causes
water leaks can help you be more aware of how to maintain your pipes, and if
there is ever an emergency, you’ll know exactly what service to ask for when
you call us. Creaking, bending, or bubbling floors, along with the smell of
mold or mildew are also common signs that there is water leaking in the slab
foundation throughout your property. These concerns aren't just costly, they
could be putting the structure of your home at risk.
Slab leaks occur in different ways. A water
leak could be causing the concrete foundation to crumble, or the soil around
the foundation to moisten and give way, reducing the support the foundation has
to keep the home in place. Our experts at Anthony’s Plumbing are able to target
the leak, repair or replace the pipe, and inspect the water meter and
surrounding pipes to look for other water concerns.
If there is a problem where water comes from
the city pipe to the house, trenchless repairs may be necessary. You’ll want to
have the slab examined if the leak was going for a long time without notice.
The longer the leak goes without repair, the more potential there is for
damages to all the structural materials throughout the house like the house
frame.
As soon as the signs of a slab leak are
noticeable around the home, take action and contact a professional from Anthony’s
Plumbing to service your home. That way you can restore your home quickly and
get back to life!
