How to Identify and Fix a Slab Leak

While many homes are built on top of a basement, others are situated on top of a concrete slab. Most Sacramento homes are built upon concrete slabs with the plumbing, including the main lines, the sewer pipes, and drainage pipes, located underneath the slab.

Over the years, the soil underneath and around the slab settles, putting pressure and stress on the plumbing pipes located beneath it. That pressure, combined with corrosion or faulty original construction, can lead to leaks in the pipes or the slab itself — letting water and sometimes sewage seep into the surrounding soil, which causes further shifting and more damage over time.

Not sure whether what you’re seeing is actually a slab leak? Our guide on how to know if you have a slab leak walks through the warning signs — humidity, warm floors, climbing water bills, and more — along with what your homeowner’s insurance is likely to cover. This page picks up from there: what actually happens once you call us.

Repairing the Concrete Slab

If the concrete slab beneath your home is leaking, there are ways you could attempt a fix yourself, but it’s much better to call in a professional for something as serious as repairing the very foundation your house is built upon.

Sacramento homeowners can simply pick up their phone and call the experienced and knowledgeable plumbing technicians at Ace Plumbing.

Our technicians come to your home to diagnose the actual issue, from poor drainage and irrigation techniques to sewer backup issues, to make sure the correct repair is what actually gets done — not just the most convenient one.

They’ll even provide you with a free quote before any work begins.

The process starts with a visual inspection of your home and basement or crawl space area, followed by a video pipe inspection with a camera inside your pipes if needed, so we’re diagnosing the actual problem rather than guessing.

Your free quote is itemized and fully transparent, so you know what to expect with no surprises later.

Work begins as soon as you give the green light and is completed in a timely, efficient manner at a fair cost. Call today to schedule your free quote from Ace Plumbing or (916) 455-4548, so you can enjoy the peace of mind that the foundation of your home is in good hands.