There are several aspects that come into play as the experts at ACME Leak Detection work to find any slab leaks you are dealing with. If your slab foundation is compromised, you are looking at a home that is less than stable. It is important that you have our team of professionals get to work right away to find and then repair any slab leak issues that you may be experiencing.
Slab Leak Detection Equipment & Methods
With the help of video cameras, state of the art listening devices, line tracing equipment and static pressure testing to successfully locate any leak problems. Not only can our equipment locate the exact location of the leak, but we can give you even more information like the amount of water that you are losing through that leak.
How Can I Tell if I Have a Water or Sewer Leak Under My Slab?
– Presence of water or damp spots on floor
– Sound of rushing water underneath floor
– Sudden increase in water bill
– Heaving damage to foundation or domed (raised) sections of flooring
Slab Leak Repair
If a leak is detected during testing, ACME Leak Detection uses two different methods to fix it.
Tunneling: This is the least invasive method in fixing leaks beneath the slab foundation. Tunnels are dug under the slab, large enough that a plumber can crawl in them and fix the broken pipe. Digging the tunnel is the difficult and time consuming part, but once we get to the leak, the process is usually fairly fast.
Digging Up the Slab: Using this method means jack hammering through the foundation so that the repair can be made. This can make a mess of your home, but it is sometimes the only way to get to the leak.
Under Slab Leak Detection & More in Crosby, Cypress, Friendswood & Greater Houston, Texas
If you suspect a slab leak, call ACME Leak Detection today!
