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Plumbing Professionals in Fredericksburg, VA Explain What a Slab Leak Is and How It May Be Impacting You

Fredericksburg, United States - April 25, 2020 / Plumb Perfect Plumbing /

The Common Signs of a Slab Leak

A slab leak is when excessive moisture surrounds your foundation and causes it to shift. In return, this leads to flooding within the home. The moisture comes from a cracked or burst pipe, which can be caused by a number of different factors. No matter the cause, slab leaks are dangerous and are considered a plumbing emergency.

If your foundation is shifting and causing a slab leak, you should call a trusted plumbing professional as soon as possible. It is important to get an experienced professional to look at your piping because depending on how bad the problem is, you might need entirely new piping installed. Continue reading to learn more about slab leaks and how to deal with them.

What Causes a Slab Leak?

If you have a slab leak, one of the most common reasons for this occurrence is from saturated soil. The pores within the soil fill up when it rains a lot and the soil becomes saturated and heavy. This added weight puts stress on your underground piping system and can lead to cracks and burst pipes.

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There are a few other reasons this happens though. Some other reasons include:

  • Faulty Installation: Improper installation of your piping system will compromise the integrity of the piping and lead to cracks and breaks in the system.
  • Time: Natural wear and tear is another reason for slab leaks, but really only occurs in older homes with old plumbing systems.
  • Abrasions: If your piping system is rubbing against concrete, rocks or other pipes, it could lead to breaks and leaks within the system.

Slab Leaks: When to Call a Professional

slab signsIt is important to call a professional as soon as you find any indications of a possible slab leak. The reason for this is because once you notice the signs, you have probably had a leak for quite some time. Slab leaks aren’t always a fast-moving problem, but they can be.

The signs associated with a slab leak are:

  • The sound of water running when it is off.
  • High utility bill.
  • Lower water pressure than normal.
  • Damp floors
  • Moldy floors
  • Warm spots on your floor.

Detection Services for Slab Leaks

Once you have called a professional, the technician will remotely check for leaks within your underground piping. If a leak is detected there are four methods of repairs that could happen. All are dependent on how extensive the damages are.

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The four methods of repairs include:

  • Cured-In-Place: This is the easiest to fix. The technician will remotely find the leak and line the hole.
  • Pull-In Place: This method is also non-invasive, but is for larger cracks and holes. This method call for a technician to place an epoxy-saturated liner in the pipe and pull it through the hole. Air is then introduced into the pipe to whole the sleeve in place until it dries.
  • Pipe Bursting: This method requires some digging. Once the technician has an access point, a bursting head is placed in the pipe to break up the old pipe while drawing in a new pipe in its place.
  • Repiping: The only time this method is necessary is when the old pipes are damaged beyond repair. The technician will have to reinstall a new piping system.

Plumb Perfect Plumbing Knows Slab Leaks

The professionals at Plumb Perfect Plumbing offer 24-hour residential plumbing in Fredericksburg that you can trust. They take plumbing seriously because they understand how important it is to keep your home safe, and thus, make it their priority.

Contact Information:

Plumb Perfect Plumbing

6305 Old Plank Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
United States

Thomas James
(540) 388-1485
https://www.plumbperfectva.com/

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