//Glossary
Slab leak
A leak in a water or drain line that runs beneath a concrete slab foundation. Because the pipe is under the floor, the water goes into the soil or up through the slab rather than dripping where you can see it.
What are the signs of a slab leak?
A warm spot on the floor, the sound of running water with everything off, a water meter that keeps turning, a jump in the water bill, or moisture and cracking at the edge of the slab. Two of those together are a strong signal.
Does a slab leak always mean breaking up the floor?
No. Electronic detection locates the leak first, so the concrete is opened only where it has to be. In some cases the failed line is rerouted overhead or through walls instead of under the slab at all.
//At Done-Rite
Done-Rite slab leak repair runs $500 to $3,000 depending on location and access, and the crew works both slab and raised-foundation homes.
Guides that use this term
- › How electronic leak detection works: finding a leak without opening walls
- › Slab leaks in Orange County homes: signs, causes, and the repair options
- › Slab vs raised foundation: what your foundation changes about plumbing repairs
- › What to do in a plumbing emergency: shut off, stay safe, contain, call
- › Plumbing in a slab-foundation home: what is under the floor and what that changes
- › Water meter spinning or a high water bill: how to confirm a hidden leak
- › What slab leak repair costs: the $500 to $3,000 range and what moves it
- › What leak detection costs, and why the number is not on this page
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