Slab Leak Repair Ladera Ranch

Do you suspect that your Ladera Ranch home has a slab leak? Family operated and local to Ladera Ranch, 247 LeakMasters is your number 1 choice for slab leak detection. Using top of the line electronic leak detection equipment, we find the source and fix your leak and pipes, and repair any water or flood damage. Our expertise allows for us to repair your leak with the minimal amount of damage.

All of our plumbers are licensed contractors and experts in repairing home damage. We interface directly with your insurance provider so you can focus on more important things!

We do not charge for call outs. Call us today to find out how your detection could be FREE! We can be with you in less than 60 minutes! In addition to fixing your slab leak we provide full service water damage restoration for Ladera Ranch homes. If you think you may have a slab leak, don’t delay, call us today!

What is a slab leak?

What does a slab leak look like?

If you can see the pipe, even a small leak is easy to trace. Slab leaks occur in the pipes buried deep in the concrete foundation of your home meaning that is not always visible.

How can I tell if I have a slab leak?

Although it may not be possible to see the slab leak you can use the following techniques to diagnose an unseen leak:

1. Unusually High Water Bills – even the smallest hole in a water pipe can lose thousands of gallons per month. Check your water bill increased usage you cannot explain.
2. Sound of Running Water – if you can hear water moving quickly through the pipes when faucets & appliances are off, you may have an issue.
3. Moving Water Meter – If all appliances and faucets in the house are turned off and the meter is stil moving, you could have a problem.
4. Standing Water or Saturated Ground - If a leak is left undetected for a long time, water can create a damp patch on the floor

What causes a slab leak?

While copper pipe is regarded as a reliable and long-lasting plumbing material, it can still fail. Some of the most common causes include:

1. Age - as a pipe gets older leaks become more likely. Our experience shows that homes over 25 years old are more likely to suffer a slab leak, but homes of any age can be affected.
2. Incorrect Installation – if the pipe was bent or damaged when installed, problems can occur in later years.
3. Temperature Changes - as the slab increases & decreases the pipes expand and contract. Vibration or or edges rubbing against the pipe can create holes.

Whatever the reason for the slab leak, it is important that the problem is found and repaired by a qualified plumber. This will prevent further, more expensive issues.

How can I find a slab leak?

It’s fairly easy to find the location of a slab leak from the hot water line. The exact location is easy to find with our leak detector once we find the hotspot on the floor. Locating a cold water-line leak is very challenging. Listening to a buried pipe is essential and requires special electronic leak detection equipment. We use specialized devices that show us with pinpoint accuracy where the slab leak is located. Non-invasive electronic detection equipment means we don't have to damage your home to find the location of the issue. Finding the exact location can greatly reduce the time and cost of the repair.

What is slab leak detection & how does it work?

It is important to use electronic equipment to locate the exact source of your slab leak. The flow of water and size of the hole gives the leak a unique sound at a customized frequency. The problem is located when the detector picks up the sound. Because the sound travels through the slab, it is not necessary to dig up the floor to search for the problem. Non-invasive and non-destructive techniques are always used.

How do I repair a slab leak?

Once you know you have a slab leak, you have choices for repair. If the pipes are easily accessible we can make a direct repair, but this is rarely the case with slab leaks. We do not usually recommend digging up the floor to repair the leak as this can move the pipe and cause more problems in the future. Instead, a new pipe can be routed through the framework of the house isolating the area with leak.

Slab Leak Repair Service

The skills required for slab leak repair; detection, re-piping and water damage restoration are vast. As licensed contractors our plumbers at 247 LeakMasters are able to handle the size and scope of any job. Homeowners insurance can seem scary. Our friendly staff are experts at dealing directly with your homeowners insurance and will be with you every step of the way.

If you suspect you have slab leak it is important to have a professional diagnose it right away to keep damage and costs down. We are always ready to help! Our plumbing technicians can be at your Ladera Ranch home in 60 minutes any day of the week regardless of what time it is. For more than 20 years we have provided local family owned service for slab leak repairs. Call now 60 minute service!