Slab Leak Repair

Slab Leak Repair in San Francisco

It’s important to repair any leak in or below the foundation of your home. It does a lot more than just waste water. Slab leaks can lead to moldy carpet along with warped hardwood floors and their water damage restoration costs. Ignore this particular type of water leak repair long enough and the resulting erosion can undermine the foundation and lead to major structural damage. For emergency slab leak repairs, contact the professionals at Arch Plumbing in San Francisco, CA.

What are the signs of a slab leak?

Slab leaks are unfortunately a very common issue in Northern California. Here are some early warning signs that it is time to call in an expert:

Hot spots on your floor or carpet
Water leaking out of walls or outside your home
Discoloration on walls and floors
Everything is turned off, but you still hear water running
Water meter still running after you turn off the main water shut-off valve
A higher than normal water bill

If you notice any of these symptoms in your home, contact us in San Francisco for a professional slab leak detection so we can accurately locate the broken pipe and diagnose your home’s plumbing system. Our professional plumbers come with over 20+ years of experience.

What causes a slab leak?

Slab leaks can be caused by a number of different things, such as:

Old piping
Hard water
Cheap materials
Soil corrosion

How to repair a slab leak

Your viable slab leak repair options depend on the location of the problem and the general condition of your pipes:

Spot Repair

If there’s a single leak with relatively easy access, hacking through the concrete and repairing a short section of a leaking water pipe or main sewer line is a common solution for commercial plumbing. Especially in warehouses. But for homes the disruption along with the cost of restoring flooring often leads people to other options. If the lines are in generally poor condition a direct repair may only be a temporary respite until the next leak occurs. For this reason once there’s been a slab leak an insurance company may require re-piping for continued coverage.

Re-Piping / Re-Routing

This is usually the preferred option. Re-routing places the pipe underground and along the side of the concrete. This shuts down any existing piping that runs under the slab, re-routing it so that it’s much easier for repairs. Any piping that remains under the cement is disconnected from the system and sealed.

Pipe Lining Lining the inside of pipes with a thin non-toxic epoxy coating can be an effective lower-cost option in dealing with pin holes in copper pipes as well as minor leaks in main sewer lines. CIPP (cured in place pipe) pushes through a liner that is then “cured” to become a solid reinforced coating.

Contact Arch Plumbing for slab repair services

Headquarters
121 Quint Street
Ste 5E
San Francisco, CA 94124

Phone
(415) 340-2777

Email:
info@archplumbinginc.com

Business Hours
M-F: 8am to 5pm