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Does Your Home Have a Slab Leak? Here's How to Tell! Tuesday, April 28th, 5:45 PM
Plumbing Techs in Abingdon, MD Share the Best Ways to Detect Slab Leaks

Abingdon, United States - April 25, 2020 / PlumbCrazy /

Slab Leak Signs and Solutions

Your home’s plumbing system is a complex series of pipes and fixtures that all make your life easy and convenient. While most homeowners can detect common problems like a leaky faucet or a clogged toilet, there are some plumbing problems that are a lot tougher to diagnose. A slab leak is one of them. A slab leak is a water leak that occurs beneath the foundation of the house.

If a slab leak goes unnoticed for a long time, it can cause a lot of problems like mold growth, high water bills, and even damage to your home’s foundation. In this article, plumbing experts will discuss the significance of slab leaks and how you can protect your home.

Reasons Slab Leaks Occur

Like pretty much every plumbing problem, there are a variety of reasons that can cause a slab leak. Nothing’s every cut and dry, is it? Corrosion is one of the biggest causes of slab leaks. Things break down and corrode over time; this is true of all plumbing materials. And the same is true of the pipes under the house. Poor installation can be another common cause. The people that build houses are not always as good or as careful as they say they are.

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Pipes can get banged up during the transportation and building process or can be installed incorrectly from the beginning, making them prone to leaks. If the ground or foundation of the house starts to shift, this can put a lot of pressure on the pipes and cause them to crack and leak as well.

Also, depending on what type of land the house was built on, the pipes under the house could experience abrasion. If they are too close to concrete, gravel, or other pipes, they can rub up against these objects and start to break down.

Common Slab Leak Symptoms

Because a slab leak is just another type of leaking pipe, the indications are pretty similar. Here are a few things to watch out for that could be a sign of a slab leak.

  1. slab signsTrack the water bill every month. If homeowners notice sudden spikes in the bill, there is likely a water leak, and it could be a slab leak.
  2. Take a stroll around the house every so often. Pay attention to whether or not the floors and carpet feel damp or if there’s water around the perimeter of the house.
  3. Check for cracks in the baseboards and walls around the house. If homeowners spot this sign, there is likely a slab leak that has been there for a while and the foundation is starting to cave in.
  4. Finally, take a deep breath. Notice any moldy or musty smells? If water is leaking out of the pipes, mold growth becomes quite common.

Slab Leak Detection Services

Professional plumbers have all kinds of gadgets that do all sorts of things. The technology they have is pretty incredible! It’s best to hire a professional to handle the detection of a potential slab leak. They’ll have the tools and experience needed to fix the problem quickly and effectively. Remember, if a slab leak isn’t fixed the right way, the home’s foundation could still be in danger!

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Plumbers will connect their technology to the home’s plumbing system to see the exact path of the underground piping. Then they’ll listen to the volume and frequencies of the water leak with another device. This helps them minimize the damage to the home because they can pinpoint the exact location of the leak and remove only the damaged piping that needs to be replaced.

About PlumbCrazy

PlumbCrazy provides commercial and residential plumbing services in Abingdon, MD. When customers work with PlumbCrazy, they can rest assured that the job will get done on time and at a high level of quality. Their experienced and knowledgeable professionals are there to make life easier and make sure customers are able to enjoy the comfort of their own home without any further trouble.

Contact Information:

PlumbCrazy

1302 Continental Dr
Abingdon, MD 21009
United States

Steve Bogan
(410) 679-7575
https://www.plumbcrazy.biz/

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