What Signs Indicate I May Have a Slab Leak?

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About half the homes in the country are built on a slab, and to make the most use of this slab, a lot of construction companies will place the main water and sewer line in the wet concrete before the slab hardens. Encasing these pipes in the cement offers protection to the pipes. However, it doesn’t make them impervious to developing leaks. As you can imagine, finding a leak in a slab can be challenging, but this is why it’s important to call the plumbing experts at Bell Plumbing and Heating.

Signs of a Slab Leak

Clearly it’s next to impossible to visually spot a slab leak, so these are the kinds of signs to be aware of should you have concerns that you may have developed a plumbing leak in your home’s slab:

  • Sounds of constant running water – while this sound can be tranquil from a creek or stream, it is anything but if it’s coming from somewhere inside your house and you can’t identify where.
  • Universal drop in water pressure – have you noticed that your water pressure has dropped fairly significantly throughout your home? An unattended leak can have a significant impact on your plumbing system’s water pressure.
  • Water bill has risen significantly – did your water bill go up significantly, but you haven’t changed your water usage? Leaks can result in the loss of hundreds of gallons of water, which will directly impact your home’s water bill.
  • Development of mold and mildew – mold and mildew need moisture to grow. If you are seeing a sudden patch spring up where there hasn’t been one before, water is coming in from somewhere.

Slab leaks are serious business as they can cause problems with your home’s foundation. Seeing the signs of a potential slab leak in Denver, CO? Give us a call today!

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