The Importance of Early Slab Leak Detection

Let’s look at the benefits of detecting and fixing slab leaks early enough.

• Prevent Water Waste

A slab leak can cause a steep hike in your water bills as water waste adds up over time. A leaking pipe in your home's foundation can spill upwards of 260 gallons of water every day. What starts a small leak can turn into a much bigger problem and put a significant dent in your wallet. This is why it's important to ensure that the water you are paying for is not being wasted. By hiring a reliable leak detection plumber to come in and fix a slab leak as soon as you identify the problem, you can save money in the long term.

• Minimize Interior and Exterior Damage

Apart from running up your water bills, slab leaks can cause significant damage to your foundation, underneath floors, walls, and landscape as leaks get bigger and more water is seeped out. While a small slab leak may seem harmless, it may be a precursor for a bigger problem like a burst pipe. Ignoring signs of a slab leak can cost you a lot of money down the line in making home repairs.

• Protect Electrical Systems

Slab leaks compromise a lot more than just the structural integrity of your home. If you have exposed electrical wiring running underneath your home’s foundation, water may find its way into the wiring and cause power surges and a possible electrical fire.

• Avoid Health Issues

Slab leaks can create moist conditions that favor the growth of mold and mildew. In fact, mold can start to grow on a damp surface within 24 to 48 hours. If a slab leak goes undetected for too long, mold and mildew may grow on your walls, fabrics, ceiling, and other parts of your home. Exposure to mold can have a huge impact on your health and that of your family. By acting swiftly to stop a slab leak in its tracks, you can prevent a potentially dangerous mold infestation.

How to Tell If You Have a Slab Leak

Some leaks like a kitchen sink leak are easy to detect because the signs are quite obvious. However, slab leaks are another story. These leaks occur in the pipes running underneath your home’s foundation. Fortunately, there are ways you can tell if you have a slab leak.

Here are the common signs of a slab leak.

• Your water bills are higher than usual
• You hear water running water beneath the flooring when plumbing fixtures aren’t in use
• Warm floor spots—this points to a hot water pipe leak under your concrete slab
• A moving water meter when all the water in your house is off
• Foundation cracks
• Water puddles inside or outside your home
• Warped or buckling floorboards
• Your water pressure has decreased

If you suspect you may have a slab leak in your home, call Leak Detection of Atlanta for reliable slab leak detection and repair.

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