If you have a slab concrete foundation, your home’s plumbing may run underneath it. Occasionally, pipes can crack or break, causing leaks beneath your home. Slab leak detection services require the right skill and equipment to quickly find and repair leaks that threaten the structural integrity of your home. Slab concrete often rests on top … Read More >
Concrete slabs can be found in various parts of your home. There could be a concrete slab in your basement or garage. In some cases, there are pipes that run underneath these concrete slabs in order to get to various sections of your home. In the event that one of those pipes starts to leak … Read More >
Under your home’s slab foundation is a network of pipes that take fresh water to different parts of your house. Some of these pipes also drain wastewater out. Like other parts of your plumbing system, these pipes can leak due to issues, such as corrosion, deteriorating joints, and improper installation. Whatever the cause of a … Read More >
Photo By Jaroslav74 at istock Unlike a leaky pipe that is quick to fix and inexpensive, slab leaks are often a homeowner’s nightmare. Since the early 1900s, slab foundations have gained popularity due to their cost-effectiveness, practicality, and durability. A great deal of engineering is involved but simply put, a slab foundation is created by … Read More >
Photo By ucpage at istock One of the most common causes of water damage in any building is slab leaks. These leaks are caused by a break or crack in your home’s concrete slabs and can lead to very costly repairs if not caught early enough. In this article, we’re going to cover how slab … Read More >
Photo By designer491 at istock Before we can answer the question of why slab leak detection is important we need to look at what a slab leak is. A slab leak is when there is a leaky pipe under your concrete slab. These concrete slabs are found in your basement or in your backyard. These … Read More >
Photo By posteriori at Shutterstock Locating leaks in your pipes has traditionally been a challenging activity, requiring exploration behind walls or under floors to visually identify pipe damage that could actually be far from where the water is accumulating and causing damage. At Slableak.com, our experience and the technologies we use in Mansfield, TX and the … Read More >
Photo By Anastasija Popova at Shutterstock Over time, pipes fall victim to age, corrosion, weather, and rust. Although slab leaks may not fall under your everyday problem category, your home’s structural integrity will be compromised once these leaks start showing signs such as hot floor parts or rushing water sound under the floor. In most cases, … Read More >
Photo By cmannphoto at istock Plumbing leaks in homes, including slab leaks, account for about one trillion gallons of water loss every year in the United States. A slab, also called the concrete foundation, is found in homes, and slab leaks occur when clean water or drainage pipes located in the foundation break or wear … Read More >
Photo By JNemchinova at istock Concrete slabs are quite popular in Mansfield, TX. Compared to other foundations, concrete is cost-effective and easy to install, reducing construction times, and is well suited for the locale’s climate. Although slab foundations can last for years on end, when a problem arises, it could lead to serious issues for … Read More >