Stop a Slab Leak from Damaging Your Home
Slab leaks are a common yet often hidden challenge that can compromise the structure and safety of your home. They occur when water seeps beneath a home’s concrete foundations.
Slab leaks can develop because of pipe corrosion, poor pipe installation, and low-quality materials. However, in Sedona and the surrounding areas, slab leaks often begin due to a combination of clay soil, arid climate, and hard water. Together, these conditions cause the soil under the slab to shift and expand, causing the slab to crack.
At Goettl's High Desert Mechanical, we have a few reliable methods we use to detect and repair slab foundation leaks. Although every situation is unique, we may use acoustic sound devices, water meter checks, pressure tests, and camera imaging to detect the leak. After a thorough assessment of your home and a consultation with you, we start the slab repair work. This step may involve trenchless slab repair, pipe rerouting, or spot repair.
You may have a slab foundation leak if you notice:
- Low water pressure
- Unexplained wet spots on floors
- Higher water bills
- Cracks in walls/flooring
We Find and Fix Home Plumbing Leaks
Leaks in your home’s plumbing system can be sneaky culprits, causing damage before you even realize they’re there. Unlike slab leaks, these can pop up anywhere, your bathroom, kitchen, or even your garden hose. Factors like deteriorating seals, high water pressure, or sudden temperature shifts can trigger these leaks.
At Goettl's High Desert Mechanical, we’re experts at tracking down the source of a leak. While we use some of the same detection techniques used in slab leak detection, sometimes a visual inspection will work for in-home plumbing leaks.
Once we’ve found the culprit, repairing it is the next step. Depending on the situation, we may need to replace a piping section or reseal a joint.
Tips to prevent in-home plumbing leaks:
- Regular professional inspections
- Avoid commercial cleaners
- Have pipes insulated
- Install a flow sensor
