Slab leak repair in San Gabriel
Hearing water with every tap off, or seeing a warm patch on the floor? Let us check the meter and trace it. Text (310) 628-9399.
Raised floors north, slabs south
Many older homes north of Las Tunas sit on raised floors, while postwar houses and newer builds further south are often on concrete. Slab leaks happen in the latter.
We confirm a leak at the meter, then isolate the hot and cold sides.
Locating the leak
Acoustic and thermal tools mark the spot on the floor before any concrete is opened.
Repair or reroute
One failed point can be repaired through a small opening. A line with several weak spots is usually rerouted overhead.
We discuss both options first.
Additions on slabs
Raised-floor houses with later rear additions often have just that addition on concrete. Leaks there are easy to miss.
We test that section on its own.
Questions from San Gabriel homeowners
My house is on a raised floor. Can it still leak?
Yes, but under-floor leaks are reached from the crawlspace, not through concrete.
How small is the floor opening?
As small as the located spot allows.
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