Gainesville Water Leak Repair. What is a slab leak? Any water leak in the water pipes that are underneath a home’s concrete foundation is called a slab leak. Also, slab leaks are a common occurrence that can create a serious issue. In addition, they can be caused by leaky fixtures in your home; leaks in the pipes and connections in the walls, faulty toilet hardware or broken pipes underground. While the causes for a slab leak can vary; the only consistent is that you will need professional solutions to remedy this issue.

Gainesville Water Leak Repair

Slab Leak Detection

What Are The Signs Of A Slab Leak?

• Water Bill: A large increase in your water bill may be the result of a water leak in the slab.
• Energy Bill: You notice an increase in your electric or gas bill; due to, your water heater heating a never-ending supply of water.
• No Hot Water: One sure sign of a slab leak is the absence of hot water in your home. Therefore, the hot water pipes may break due to constant expansion and contraction.
• Erosion: Because, slab leaks cause erosion. This can result in structural settling and various other forms of foundation related damage.
• Hearing water running in the walls or notice a musty smell.
• Wet, warm or spongy flooring, foul odors, and cracked foundation.

So, if any of these symptoms sound familiar; you may want to have a slab leak detection professional check your home for leaks. Knowing how to spot the signs of a water leak is important; so that you can catch the problem before it gets serious. Repairing the damage early is crucial to prevent further damage to the property and its contents.

A slab leak will continue to cause damage to your property even if you do not see it. Serious structural damage can result, or the leak can suddenly get worse causing catastrophic water damage. Also, wetness can cause the growth of mold and mildew which can seriously affect your health.

If you are experiencing a water leak in your Gainesville Florida home or business call the experts at Gainesville Restoration & Remodeling. We utilize the latest in acoustic, line tracing, and thermal cameras that show where leaks are coming from.  In Florida, copper lines under your foundation/slab are one of the leading sources that break down over time and can be extremely difficult to trace.

Gainesville Restoration & Remodeling can locate the leak using our state-of-the-art leak detection technology. Because, we use non-invasive leak detection equipment to quickly and accurately locate water leaks in the slab, walls or ceiling. Also, Gainesville Restoration & Remodeling has trained leak detection specialists available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In addition, we service both residential and commercial customers in Gainesville Florida and surrounding areas.

Let Gainesville Restoration and Remodeling leak detection experts put your mind at ease and help keep your family safe. Our expert, licensed team can be reached by calling our Gainesville office (352) 372-1221. The technicians at Gainesville Restoration are State CERTIFIED mold remediation professionals License # MSR 096.

Gainesville: 352-372-1221