There can be many causes for a concrete slab below your house to develop a leak, the most common one being the soil beneath your foundation shifting. Changes in moisture levels can cause the soil below your slab to heave and shift, at times putting immense strain and pressure on the concrete above it. Some of the underground plumbing for your house is connected to this concrete slab, and when the soil or concrete moves it may begin to loosen a fitting or crack pipes.

Smashing up the concrete of your slab and randomly looking for the leak before you know exactly where it is can be foolish and is likely to result in a much more costly project than spending time to find exactly where the leak is located at. To do this properly, contact us at Royal Flush Plumbing today to schedule an appointment with a leak specialist!

If you are experiencing low water pressure, your water is discolored, or has a metallic taste, or if you find water leaking from your concrete slab or foundation, or find existing pipes that are leaking or corroding, it may be time for you to replace your old pipes with new copper piping. These clues combined are excellent indicators of the early signs of serious internal pipe corrosion. This can lead to serious leaks or smaller, hidden leaks within your house, causing expensive repairs and also setting up mold and mildew with the perfect conditions needed to grow within your walls.