Slab Leak Repipe Solutions

Slab leaks are a fact of life in places where soils are unstable. Residential properties are built on concrete slabs or utilizing pier and beam construction because basement wall surfaces can split and crack from the stress of shifting soils.

Slab construction came to be popular throughout the post-WWII construction boom due to the fact that it was much faster and cheaper. A rebar-reinforced 4″– 6″ thick concrete slab is applied straight on a prepared surface. Plumbing lines run underneath the slab, where they are difficult to get to.

Occasionally the plumbing joints leak or the pipes crack under a slab, and after that, you have one of the most severe problems you can imagine– a slab leak.

Has your property developed a slab or pinhole pipe leak? If so, you recognize the nightmare that ensues. You pay an outrageous sum to “repair” or put a band-aid on the issue and afterward have to pay the same amount, later on, to repair it again.

When it comes to slab or pinhole leaks, anything apart from a complete property repipe is simply a very expensive bandage that you need to replace over and over again. Luckily, ASAP Repipe Pros are well equipped to deal with slab leaks.

Indications of a Slab or Pinhole Leak

How Slab Leaks Happen In Phoenix

Slab leaks in Phoenix are notorious. Because many Phoenix Valley homes are built on concrete slab foundations, they are prone to experiencing slab leaks at some point. And, a slab leak can be very costly if you do not catch it soon enough. Here are some of the common reasons for slab leaks in the Phoenix Valley:

• Ground Shifts: The porous desert ground can allow for unexpected ground shifts. When the soil shifts, pipes that are coming through your concrete slab foundation can crack causing a slab leak.

• Pipe Corrosion: Corrosion is another big cause of slab leaks. Hard water and acidic water can cause plumbing pipes to corrode, crack, and leak in your slab.

• Poor Plumbing Installations: If your pipes were not installed properly, they can be prone to leaks. And some pipes like polybutylene will eventually fail and cause water leaks.

How We Find And Repair Slab Leaks In The Phoenix Valley

Find The Leak!

First, our team will use sophisticated slab leak detection technology to locate the exact point of your slab leak. Since water leaks in the slab can be difficult to locate, it’s important to use the right tools in order to be accurate. Some plumbers will ask to dig up your concrete slab, which can be expensive! Our team can find the leak without having to ruin your home.

Repair The Pipe

Next, our team will repair the cracked or leaking pipe in your home’s concrete slab foundation. The slab leak repair process involves either replacing a section of the broken pipe or rerouting the pipe above the slab. Some plumbers will want to dig up the pipe to replace it, but this can be very costly. We save our customers thousands of dollars by pipe rerouting slab leaks. Learn more about our pipe reroute services for slab leaks.

Test The New Pipe

Finally, our team of slab leak repair experts will test the new pipe to ensure success. Whether we repiped a section of broken piping or rerouted your water supply lines above your slab and through your attic, we will ensure that the leak is fixed and your new plumbing pipes are working properly!