Slab Leaks - What Are the Causes of Slab Leaks?
Introduction
There are a number of different kinds of leaks that can occur within the plumbing structures of a home. One of these types of leaks is a slab leak. This is a type of leak in which there is a leakage of water from copper pipes below the concrete bottom of a floor.
These leaks can be quite troublesome as they often cause some flooding as well as changes in temperature and also make the home a little uncomfortable to live in. However there are ways to both prevent and fix this problem.
It is also important to know what causes this kind of leak along with how to determine if you have one. By knowing these things, you will have the ability to effectively deal with this problem and resolve it whenever it occurs.
What Causes Slab Leaks?
The most common cause of a slab leak is when there is a negative reaction between water and the copper pipes that it flows in. Over time, the water will wear out the structure of the copper pipe and therefore it gets weaker.
Once this occurs the pipe breaks and then water begins to flow out which causes an accumulation of water in other areas of the home. Due to this scenario, it is important to perform regular maintenance and checkups on the home and make sure that there are no signs of water accumulating on the floor on a regular basis.
How Do I Know If I Have a Slab Leak?
While a slab leak can be a bit troubling, there are a number of ways to determine if a slab leak is present. One way to find out if there is a slab leak is to check for water along the base boards and around the cabinets. You can also check to see if a water meter pressure test fails and if it does then this is an indication that you may have a slab leak.
When looking to see if you have a slab leak, you will also want to check to see if there is a change in temperature on the floor and also if there is a steady accumulation of 
water on the floors on a consistent basis.
How Long Does a Repair Take?
If you have a slab leak, then it will be important to get it repaired right away. Since this repair is quite complex, it will take a considerable amount of time to get this done.
It takes two days to repair a slab leak as you will need to get under the concrete structure of the floor and either fix or replace the copper pipes along with installing them and making sure that water flows properly through.
Are you seeing signs of a slab leak in your Indianapolis home? No time to waste here, Call Griesemer Plumbing & Mechanical Service at (317) 881-9536 to see what is causing that slab leak.
