Is There a Slab Leak Under Your Orange County Home? Here’s How to Tell
You wouldn’t admit it to your kids, but you think your Orange County home might be haunted. Within the past few weeks, your water pressure dropped, and it sounds like water’s running when everything is off. You’ve checked. And, most frustratingly of all, your water bills are sky-high.
Is this really the work of a ghost, or is it your plumbing?
The Hidden Danger of Slab Leaks
When it comes to unseen, yet persistent plumbing woes around your home, slab leaks are much more likely than the supernatural. A slab leak is a leak in the pipes that run beneath your home’s concrete foundation.
More often than not, they come from pipe damage during or after construction. These leaks are especially sneaky, and you won’t always notice there’s a leak right away. Because they’re buried, they could go unnoticed until the damage is already done.
These are some of the most dangerous leaks you can encounter as a homeowner. Slab leaks can hurt the integrity of your home, create the perfect environment for mold, and put up a sign that says, “ideal termite real estate.”
Signs You Have a Slab Leak
Before you’re suddenly on the hook for tens of thousands of your hard-earned dollars in home repairs, learn the signs of a slab leak so you can get help before it’s too late.
Pay attention to these slab leak warning signs:
- Sudden spikes in your water bill
- The sound of running water when no one’s using it
- Warm or damp spots on your floors
- Moisture or mildew under carpeting
- Puddles around the foundation of your home
- Low water pressure for no clear reason
- Cracks in your baseboard or walls
- Musty smells that won’t go away
If your house is trying to tell you something, you don’t want to ignore it. If caught early enough, you can avoid a full pipe replacement and instead reroute water from the foundation to the walls and attic. Think of it like redirecting your toddler’s wall marker art back to the paper.
Slab Leaks Have Nothing on Barker and Sons
At Barker and Sons, we’ve helped homeowners across Orange County track down and fix slab leaks before they turn into full-blown disasters. Our plumbers don’t guess. They find the leak fast, fix it right, and leave your home better than they found it.
You’ve worked hard to build a safe, happy home. We’re here to protect it like it’s one of our own. If your home’s dropping hints, don’t wait. Call us today, because a mother knows when something’s not right.
