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Slab Leak Location & Repairs

Slab Leak Location & Repairs, Georgetown, TX Many homes in Texas are built on concrete slabs. These slabs help overcome various structural challenges. If you detect a slab leak, you should immediately call the licensed and experienced plumbing experts at Mainstream Services. If left unchecked, these leaks can worsen the problem and affect the foundation. If you have reason to believe there is a slab leak, our certified plumbers can be on your property in a short time to detect, diagnose, and repair the issue. We are a fully licensed and insured plumbing company in Georgetown, TX. We have been serving homeowners, businesses, and contractors in the Greater Austin area for over 30 years.

Slab Leak Detection & Repair Specialists

We provide detailed, efficient, reliable, and precise slab leak detection and repair services using our advanced skills and state-of-the-art equipment. All our crew members have at least a decade of experience in detecting, locating, and fixing slab leaks.

Our plumbers understand how slab leaks occur and what damage they can cause. If you spot any of the following signs, you should contact us immediately:

Sudden increase in water bills for no apparent reason
Cracks developing in the foundation
Sound of running water without any explanation
Bad odor from walls or floors
Damp or warm spots on floors
Shifting soil around the foundation
Damp or discolored floor coverings
Uneven growth around the foundation or in the lawn

It is important to take immediate action to prevent slab leaks from getting worse and causing serious threats to your foundation.

What Causes Slab Leaks

There are many things that can cause slab leaks. There are, however, some common reasons why leaks may occur in copper pipes.

Soil coming into contact with the pipes and causing corrosion
Ground shifts that damage the pipes
Tree roots intruding into the pipes
Poor construction leading to the formation of holes in the pipes
Electrolysis-based corrosion of pipes

The pressure buildup in the area can also cause the pipes to bend and leak. If the leak is detected in time, all it may require is repairing a section of the pipe. These are not problems you’ll face every few years such as other plumbing issues like water heater problems and clogged drains. However, slab leaks must be detected in time to prevent any serious complications.

Professional Slab Leak Detection & Repair

Our plumbers use the latest slab leak detection equipment to identify the issue and its location. This includes:

Electromagnetic pipeline locators
Electronic amplification equipment
Gas tracer systems
Video pipe inspection equipment

We use a combination of sonic, acoustic, electromagnetic, pressure, and gas tracer detection equipment to locate leaks in metal or plastic plumbing lines.

Once we have detected the leak and its location, we will typically tunnel under the slab from outside your building. This is better than digging down from within the building. The technique will minimize any impact on the flooring.

Our slab leak detection services can include:

Detecting under concrete slab leaks
Behind/inside walls detection
Water/sewer pipe leak detection
Line tracing
Underground/yard water and sewer pipe leak detection
Hot/cold water line detection
In-line video camera sewer pipe inspection
Under-foundation leak detection
Water main leaks

We recommend maintaining proper water pressure in your building to prevent slab leaks. Regular plumbing inspection by Mainstream Services will also help prevent such issues from arising in the first place.

We always strive to provide our clients and the Greater Austin area community with quality customer service, professional plumbing diagnostics, and repair services. If you think you have a plumbing issue on your property, call us today at 512-930-9535. You may also write to us using this Online Form and we will get back to you at the earliest.