Detect Slab Leaks
Homes built on a cement foundation may suffer from a slab leak at some point. Slab leak detection is best left to the professionals, but a homeowner may begin to signs that they have a leak. If your faucets are turned off, but you hear water running or dripping, it’s possible you have a slab leak. Other signs include mildew or moisture on your carpet, cracks in the tile, or linoleum that looks bubbled up. If you see these signs, look at your water bill. If it seems high, you may want to call a plumber. Plumbers have special tools to detect slab leaks and determine if it’s even the case. Don’t wait. The longer you put it off, the worse the damage gets and the more it will cost to fix the problem.
As a homeowner, you may have trouble detecting slab leaks. Slab leak detection is best done by a professional plumber. But, there a couple of things that may indicate you have a slab leak problem. A huge indicator is if you find yourself walking on damp carpet. If you see mildew or there’s a musty odor in the room, you may have a slab leak. Listen carefully. If you hear running water, but there shouldn’t be any water running in your house, look at your last water bill. If it seems higher than what it normally is, it may be time to call a plumber who will have better means of detecting slab leaks. Don’t put the call off. The longer the problem goes on, the worse it becomes and the more money you will spend on repairs.