A slab leak is among the most serious plumbing problems because it often remains hidden until massive damage has already happened. Our professional plumbers at ACW Service Inc offer slab leak detection in Saint Charles, MD to catch these problems early.
Slab leaks occur under a home’s foundation. They can appear on the drainage or pressure side and are more likely in older homes with copper or galvanized steel pipes. Prompt slab leak repair becomes critical to prevent structural damage and exposure to mold and mildew spores.
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Slab leaks can be caused by several things, like shifts in the ground, old or worn-out pipes, or pipes that weren’t installed properly. Even just regular wear and tear from pipes rubbing against other materials can lead to leaks. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) warns that these leaks can waste a lot of water. Even a tiny leak could waste around 50 gallons of water each day, while more significant leaks can waste 500 gallons or more daily. If they go unnoticed for too long or you ignore the need for slab leak repair, they can cause severe damage to your property.
Identifying the signs your home may have a slab leak is essential:
Unexplained increases in water bills
Damp or warm spots on flooring
Sounds of running water without usage
Decreased water pressure
Foundation damage
Mold and mildew growth
Acoustic listening devices help our plumbers hear the sounds of water moving beneath a building’s foundation without needing to dig. These devices can pick up sounds through solid materials like brick and concrete. In addition, plumbers use a method called pressure testing to locate leaks in pipes. They do this by isolating different sections of the pipes and checking if the pressure stays the same. If the pressure drops, it indicates there’s a problem somewhere, and we can begin slab leak repair. Another helpful tool is thermal imaging cameras, which detect temperature changes, particularly in hot water pipes.
When our Saint Charles plumbers discover a leak in your pipes, we have several ways to fix it, depending on the seriousness of the problem. We might use methods like epoxy pipe lining, moving the pipes to a different route, or replacing all the pipes in your home. Epoxy pipe lining involves plumbers injecting a special resin into the pipe to seal up any cracks and stop the leak. If the damage is less severe, we might reroute the plumbing, creating a new path for the pipes to avoid the damaged section without breaking through your concrete floors. However, if the pipes are really old and corroded, the best solution might be to replace all of them, a process known as full repiping.
Professional Slab Leak Detection
ACW Service Inc has been in business since 1993. We are a family-owned and operated plumbing company. Our plumbers have more than 100 years of combined experience in the plumbing industry. We offer emergency plumbing services for severe leaks. We are committed to high-quality standards, customer satisfaction, professionalism, and expert services.
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