Why Slab Leaks Happen in Houston
Houston has more than its share of slab leaks, and the reason is literally under your feet. The clay soil this city is built on never stops moving, and your plumbing pays for it.
How the soil causes leaks
Gulf Coast clay swells when it absorbs water and shrinks when it dries out. Across a wet-dry cycle, that movement can lift and drop sections of your slab by a noticeable amount.
The copper and PEX lines cast into or run under that slab get flexed with it, and over time a joint or a worn section gives way.
The warning signs
Watch for a water bill that climbs with no change in use, the sound of running water when everything is off, and warm spots on the floor from a hot-water line leak.
Cracked or lifting tile, damp patches on carpet, and a water heater that cycles when no one is using water are all worth a call.
What to do next
Do not wait for standing water. Acoustic leak detection pinpoints the leak without breaking concrete.
Once located, most slab leaks can be repaired in place or rerouted overhead, which often makes more sense than chasing a moving slab with repeated spot repairs.
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