Slab Leaks
Slab Leak Detection in Brighton, CO
A slab leak is a leak in a water line that runs below or through a concrete foundation slab. Because the line isn't directly accessible, slab leaks are investigated differently from an exposed pipe leak.
Signs of a slab leak
Signs of a slab leak
- Unexplained water usage.A rising bill with no corresponding change in household or business water use.
- Warm or unusually damp flooring.Can indicate a hot-water line leaking beneath the slab.
- The sound of running water.Audible even when no fixtures are in use, particularly in quiet rooms.
- Moisture at the base of walls or under flooring.Especially where there's no other plausible source.
- Changes in water pressure.A drop in pressure that isn't explained by anything else in the system.
- Visible cracking or movement in the slab or flooring.Not always present, but worth noting if it appears alongside other signs.
Investigation approach
How slab leaks are investigated
Because the water line isn't visible, slab leak investigation relies on gathering the pattern of signs above, checking the water meter, and narrowing down the likely area of the slab before any opening or repair work is discussed.
Related pages
Related pages
Slab Leak vs. Pipe Leak
Learn more →How to tell these two apart.
Water Line Leak Detection
Learn more →For leaks in the buried line before it enters the slab.
Plumbing Inspection
Learn more →A broader look at a property's plumbing condition.
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