As a homeowner being told you have a slab leak it fairly unsettling. If this is you, then we want to help you in understanding slab leak repair. There are many misconceptions and misinformation out there. In fact insurance companies can give you really dated advice.
We want to clear all of that up for you. It's important that you fully understand the slab leak repair process because it will not only save you time, but added stress and even costly repairs of the demolition that some plumbers may tell you is needed.
Always hire a real plumber. Slab leak repair is not a job you should ask your handyman to do. This plumbing job requires an understanding on plumbing beyond that of changing out a garbage disposer or even a toilet. There are 20-30 pipes running under your concrete slab and it is really important to know exactly which pipe has sprung a leak. Poking exporatory holes all over literally making stabs is not necessary. A water leak in slab is not a job for anyone other than someone who is a slab leak specialist. They should have specialized euipment that with skill will narrow down the problem before any cuts are made.
We want to clear all of that up for you. It's important that you fully understand the slab leak repair process because it will not only save you time, but added stress and even costly repairs of the demolition that some plumbers may tell you is needed.
Always hire a real plumber. Slab leak repair is not a job you should ask your handyman to do. This plumbing job requires an understanding on plumbing beyond that of changing out a garbage disposer or even a toilet. There are 20-30 pipes running under your concrete slab and it is really important to know exactly which pipe has sprung a leak. Poking exporatory holes all over literally making stabs is not necessary. A water leak in slab is not a job for anyone other than someone who is a slab leak specialist. They should have specialized euipment that with skill will narrow down the problem before any cuts are made.
Give us a call if you are suspecting a slab leak and definitely before you talk to your insurance company. We will be able to help you navigate the process. I'm sure insurance companies are well meaning but they often recommend breaking up the concrete instead of pipe rerouting.
We almost never break up concrete in order to repair a slab leak. 99.9% of the time we do pipe rerouting. Why? Because it's just easier on our customers. Can you imagine having your plumber jackhammer up your hardwood or tile floors? There is no need to do that! Plus, the reasons that your pipe sprung a leak in the first place are likely going to have affected at the very least that length of copper pipe if not all of your copper plumbing. No point in cutting out a few inches, when the same pipe may spring another leak a couple of feet away.
A pipe reroute is simply the process of abandoning the existing faulty copper line and rerouting a brand new line overhead using PEX pipe. PEX is the standard today even in brand new homes. We make a handful of smaller holes in your drywall (easy to repair) or on a rare occasion through your stucco (again, far easier to repair than your floors). We then snake the new pipe through these openings, through your garage or attic and connect to existing pipe on the other side.
For the homeowner it's pretty painless. No need to move out or make any major changes to your schedule. When using a qualified leak detection and repair specialist, they could be in and out in about a half a day in most cases. It's really that simple for you as the homeowner.
We have had numerous happy customers who are so happy with our fast, friendly service. Check out our Yelp and Google reviews. Give us a call. 760-519-8466. Don't make a home repair any more painful than it needs to be.
We almost never break up concrete in order to repair a slab leak. 99.9% of the time we do pipe rerouting. Why? Because it's just easier on our customers. Can you imagine having your plumber jackhammer up your hardwood or tile floors? There is no need to do that! Plus, the reasons that your pipe sprung a leak in the first place are likely going to have affected at the very least that length of copper pipe if not all of your copper plumbing. No point in cutting out a few inches, when the same pipe may spring another leak a couple of feet away.
A pipe reroute is simply the process of abandoning the existing faulty copper line and rerouting a brand new line overhead using PEX pipe. PEX is the standard today even in brand new homes. We make a handful of smaller holes in your drywall (easy to repair) or on a rare occasion through your stucco (again, far easier to repair than your floors). We then snake the new pipe through these openings, through your garage or attic and connect to existing pipe on the other side.
For the homeowner it's pretty painless. No need to move out or make any major changes to your schedule. When using a qualified leak detection and repair specialist, they could be in and out in about a half a day in most cases. It's really that simple for you as the homeowner.
We have had numerous happy customers who are so happy with our fast, friendly service. Check out our Yelp and Google reviews. Give us a call. 760-519-8466. Don't make a home repair any more painful than it needs to be.
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