Slab Leaks

Avoid High Water Bills, Save Money with Slab Leaks Repair Services

Mike Stern Plumbing has the state-of-the-art equipment and methodology for finding slab leaks. We find all kinds of concealed leaks. Slab leaks are a growing problem in California homes. The correct handling for a slab leak is first to recognize that it is not an isolated incident. Expensive, destructive and highly inconvenient – slab leaks are no picnic. That is why our experienced professionals work to minimize problems before they require extensive and costly repairs.

The term slab leak refers to leaks of plumbing pipes installed in or under the slab concrete foundation of a home. Under certain conditions, slab pipes leak out water and cause expensive structural damage. Hidden from view, leaky underground pipes are not always detectable unless you the homeowner recognize the five, most common slab leak symptoms.

For their destructive nature, slab water leaks necessitate early detection before serious damage occurs. Aside from checking your water meter regularly. Mike Stern Plumbing, also suggests that property owners should watch out for the following symptoms for water leaks under concrete slabs:

Symptoms of slab leaks:

•     high water bills
•     sound of running water when no water is used
•     excessive moisture under carpets
•     cracked walls or floor

Slab leaks are caused by:

•     kinked pipes
•     improper installation of pipes and fittings
•     friction from shifting foundation
•     incompatible soil chemically reacting with copper lines and causing pipe corrosion and disintegration
•     rusty pipes are more susceptible to leak out water
•     metal pipes come into contact with electric current will also cause the formation of pinhole leaks in copper piping

Finding the source of slab leaks by breaking into the slab to find the leaky source is unacceptable. That is why Mike Stern Plumbing, has special slab leak detection equipment to locate the origin of the leak in a non-destructive manner.

Once detected, your slab leak repair options are;

•     Spot Repair. Mike Stern Plumbing, will replace the leaking section of the pipe only. Very cost effective in new construction.
•     Re-pipe or Re-route. In older plumbing systems with chronic slab leak problems, Mike Stern Plumbing will replace the entire line only if that is the most economical solution.  We will explain all options.
•     In-place Pipe Coating. A series of pinhole leaks can be sealed with in-place epoxy coating without digging up the slab.

Call Mike Stern Plumbing if you have slab leaks. Mike Stern Plumbing has the state-of-the-art equipment and methodology for finding slab leaks and all kinds of concealed leaks.