Top-Quality Leak Detection Services

Does Your Home Have A Slab Leak?

Leaks in one of the water lines running underneath a building’s concrete foundation are referred to as slab leaks. They pose a complicated and expensive threat to your home and its water lines. Locating the source of a slab leak can be a challenging experience, however, the experienced and licensed plumbers at Biard & Crockett can properly detect your leak and repair your pipe.

Slab leaks are common in Orange County because most buildings have concrete slab foundations. This is especially true for homes built during the late ’50s and ’60s when slabs as thin as two inches were poured on the soil without any steel reinforcements. As the clay and soil settle, foundations can become unstable, resulting in damaged underground pipes. Other causes include:

• Water pipes scraping due to aggressive soil erosion and water conditions.
• Corrosion of copper pipes caused by harsh chemicals.
• Ground movement such as earthquakes or grated and filled lots.
• Wear and tear of poorly installed copper pipes that had been kinked or damaged during handling or installation.
• Galvanic corrosion due to dissimilar metal in contact with copper pipe.
• Normal wear on older copper pipe.
• Roots that grow around the pipe and damage the metal.

We use the latest leak detection technology to accurately pinpoint these underground leaks and start repairs immediately. Depending on the nature of the leak, it may be fixed by a spot repair or by rerouting an alternate water line. We’ll recommend the best approach for your home and the situation.