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A Homeowner's Guide to Slab Leaks Wednesday, April 20th, 9:00 PM
San Antonio, TX plumbers offer hope to those dealing with foundation leaks.

Schertz, United States - April 20, 2022 / A&A Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling /

Slab Leaks: 101

Humans have lived in houses for tens of thousands of years, yet we are still improving upon their design. Modern homes use the latest technology and research to build comfortable, safe, and long-lasting homes. One of the advancements that have progressed homebuilding is improved concrete slabs that stabilize the foundation of a home. 

Building homes on top of solid, man-made rock has proven to be an excellent idea with one main downside, slab leaks. In this quick article, plumbing leak specialists define what slab leaks are, why they are a problem, and how to fix them. 

What Is a Slab Leak?slab leak

There are two designs around which houses are built in the US: slabs and crawl spaces. Houses on crawl spaces have a narrow opening under the house so one can access utilities for repairs. Houses that are built on slabs use long-lasting materials that are poured into the concrete to form a giant, solid foundation that the home is built. 

Most new homes are built on slabs. The advantage of this is that the foundation is more solid. The disadvantage is that it makes working on the utilities run under the slab a bit more of a hassle. Slab leaks occur when pipes under the concrete slab of a home begin to leak. Finding the leaks can be difficult unless homeowners have help from professional slab leak detection plumbers. 

Why Slab Leaks Are Problems

Water leaks are serious problems no matter where they occur, even under the giant slab of concrete that a house is built on. Slab leaks present many of the same problems that normal water leaks bring with them, like:

  • Increasingly high water bills
  • High possibility of mold outbreaks
  • Musty odors
  • Ruined flooring and walls
  • Moisture that attracts insects
  • Unstable soil that can affect foundation integrity

Dealing with a slab leak can be a pain, but not dealing with it can be even worse. Leaks usually start small and continue to grow. So, a home may only suffer from one or two of these symptoms, but that problem will surely grow as the leak worsens, to the point that it could compromise the home's safety. 

plumber How to Address Slab Leaks

The first thing a homeowner has to do when they suspect a slab leak is to find it. Slab leaks are notoriously difficult to find because the water from the leak can seep a long distance from the actual leak. It takes special equipment and training to detect an accurate leak, so professionals usually do that job. 

The process of repairing a leak can be invasive because it will likely involve jackhammering the slab of the home up. Due to this, accuracy is of the utmost importance. After the leak is found and the slab is removed, fixing the leak is just like fixing any other leak. When the plumber is done, they will replace the concrete they removed, and things will go back to normal. In some cases, plumbers may recommend repiping sections of plumbing to bypass the leaky pipe. 

About A&A Plumbing

Need a trustworthy company to help address potential slab leaks? A&A Plumbing is the local choice for personalized plumbing solutions. Call today for slab leak repairs in San Antonio, TX.

Contact Information:

A&A Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling

121 Windy Meadows Dr
Schertz, TX 78154
United States

Delanah Suarez
(210) 566-2665
https://www.aaplumbingsa.com/

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