SLAB LEAK SERVICES by Stout Plumbing
The plumbers at Stout Plumbing provide comprehensive slab leak services throughout the area. Here at Stout Plumbing, we know that your home is an incredibly valuable asset as well as a place that provides comfort and shelter for your family. Your plumbing system is a critical part of your home. That’s why you want to make sure that when you have a major repair need, such as a slab leak, you will want to work with a reputable company that offers fast and reliable plumbing services.
We take pride in our work and always stay focused on our customers’ satisfaction and the quality of our work. When you need slab leak repair or slab leak detection in your home, call Stout Plumbing. Our friendly and experienced plumbers have years of experience working with all types of slab leak issues throughout the area. Give us a call today to learn more and to schedule service to your home.
Slab Leak
Many homes in Arkansas are built on a large slab of concrete that supports the foundation and the rest of the home. The water line running from the street connects to copper or steel pipes that run under the slab. There are a number of different causes for slab leaks. Once the pipes start leaking it can cause extensive and expensive damage to your home’s foundation
Slab Leak Repair
There are a couple different ways to fix a slab leak. One way is to find the leak and jackhammer out a section of the slab. Our plumbing specialists will then replace the section of pipe and fill in the hole in the slab.
The second method involves bypassing the copper pipes under your home all together. With this method, we would install new piping that goes around your home so that there’s chance of leak damaging your slab.
Slab Leak Services
If you suspect that you may have a slab leak, don’t wait to call Stout Plumbing. Waiting will most likely only allow the problem to become worse and more expensive to fix. Our plumbers are highly trained and have years of experience dealing with all kinds of slab leak issues. Call us today!
Causes of Slab Leaks
There are a variety of things that can cause slab leaks, but here are some of the most common. They all have to do with damage caused to the water pipes that run under your slab.
Clogged pipes
Over time, your pipes can start to get clogged from mineral deposits. This can cause the pressure to increase and burst the pipes.
Rust
Rust is a common problem for metal pipes. This can cause the water to smell bad and to turn a brown color.
Dents or kinks
During construction, the pipes can suffer small dents. Even these small dents can wear down and cause a pinhole leak under your home.
How to Tell If You Have a Slab Leak
- There are a few telltale signs of slab leaks. Here are some of the most common indicators.
- Sound of running water when no water is turned on.
- A hot spot in your floor can mean that your hot water line is leaking.
- Mildew in your carpets.
- Sudden spike in water bills.
Cracks in the foundation, floor or walls could mean that the ground under your slab is sagging or bulging from the leaking water.