Slab Leak Detection and Repair in Dallas, TX
We find and fix slab leaks all over Dallas. Got the equipment to locate leaks under your foundation without tearing up your whole house just to look around.
First we figure out where the leak actually is. Use listening equipment that picks up the sound of water escaping from pipes underground. Pressure testing shows us where the system’s losing water. Sometimes we use thermal imaging to see temperature differences that indicate a leak.
Once we know where it is, we figure out the best way to fix it. Sometimes we can access the pipe directly and repair that section. Sometimes it makes more sense to reroute the line entirely and abandon the leaking pipe. Depends on where it is and how bad the damage is.
Goal is fixing it without destroying more of your house than necessary. Nobody wants their whole floor torn up if we can avoid it.
Finding Leaks Under Your Foundation
Can’t just start jackhammering concrete hoping to find the leak. Got to know exactly where it is first or you’re just making a bigger mess.
Electronic listening devices let us hear water escaping under the slab. Sounds different than water flowing normally through pipes. We move the sensors around until we pinpoint where it’s loudest—that’s where your leak is.
Pressure testing your lines shows us if there’s a leak and helps narrow down which section of pipe it’s in. We isolate different areas and test them separately.
Thermal cameras pick up temperature differences. Leaking water creates cold spots (or warm spots if it’s a hot water line). Shows us exactly where to look.
This targeted approach means we’re only opening up the area we need to access. Not guessing and cutting into your floor in multiple spots.
How We Actually Fix Slab Leaks
Direct access is when we cut through the concrete right where the leak is, fix or replace that section of pipe, then patch the concrete back. Works well when the leak’s in an accessible spot and the rest of the pipe’s still good.
Rerouting means we abandon the leaking pipe under the slab and run a new line somewhere else—usually through walls or the attic. Sounds drastic but sometimes it’s smarter than trying to repair old pipes that are going to fail somewhere else soon anyway.
Epoxy pipe lining is an option for some situations. Basically coating the inside of the existing pipe with epoxy to seal leaks and prevent future corrosion. Works if the pipe isn’t too far gone.
Which method we use depends on your specific situation. Where the leak is, how old your pipes are, what kind of pipe it is, how your house is built. We look at everything and tell you what makes sense for your place.
What to Expect During Slab Leak Repair
There’s going to be some disruption. Can’t fix a leak under your foundation without some mess and noise. But we try to keep it contained.
If we’re doing direct access, we’re cutting concrete and accessing the pipe underneath. Concrete saw is loud. There’ll be dust even though we try to control it. Once we fix the pipe, we patch the concrete back—won’t look perfect right away but it’ll cure and you can put flooring back over it.
Rerouting is less invasive to your foundation but means running new pipe through other parts of your house. Might need to open some walls or go through your attic.
Timeline depends on the repair method. Direct access jobs usually take a day, maybe two. Rerouting can take longer depending on how much pipe we’re running and where it’s going.
Water will be shut off while we work on that section of plumbing. We try to keep it off for as short a time as possible, but you’ll need to plan around not having water for a few hours.
Signs You Might Have a Slab Leak
Water bill suddenly higher even though you’re not using more water? That’s a red flag. Means water’s going somewhere, and if you can’t find a visible leak, it might be under the slab.
Hearing water running when all your faucets and fixtures are off. That’s water moving through pipes somewhere it shouldn’t be.
Warm or hot spots on your floor. If it’s a hot water line leaking, the water warms the concrete and floor above it. Feels weird when you walk on it.
Damp or wet flooring without any obvious source. Water’s coming up from underneath.
Cracks in your foundation or flooring that weren’t there before. Water eroding soil under the slab causes settling and cracking.
Mildew smell or actual mold showing up. Moisture under your house creates perfect conditions for mold growth.
Low water pressure that doesn’t have another explanation. Leak is stealing pressure from your system.
If you’re seeing any of these, get it checked out. Slab leaks don’t fix themselves and they get worse the longer they go.
