Inland Empire CA Area Slab Leak Repair
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A slab leak is an industry term that refers to leaks that occur in copper pipes under the concrete foundations of your home. Not only can slab leaks result in diminished water supply, but they can also cause damage to the surrounding concrete, compromising its strength and integrity. Slab leaks are something that you need to deal with as quickly as possible to prevent any long-term structural damage and restore adequate water supply.
How Common Are Slab Leaks?
The frequency of slab leaks depends on your location and a host of other factors. Slab leaks are particularly common in geologically active regions, such as California. Shifts in the ground case foundations to move and underground pipes to shear. Slab leaks are also more common in older neighborhoods than newer ones. Copper pipes corrode over time, leading to gaps through which water can escape.
What are Warning Signs Of A Slab Leak?
So, how do you know you have a slab leak? The first warning sign that there might be something wrong is a spike in your water bill. If the water is draining into the ground past the meter, then you could be liable for additional, unwanted water usage.
You may also notice the sound of running water, even when pipes are not in use. Running water has to go somewhere, so if none of the faucets in your home are open, then it could indicate that you have an unresolved slab leak underground.
There are many other signs that you can look for. Check for signs of water pooling around the base of your home and look for rapid mold buildup in areas around the basement. The weight of water can sometimes also cause cracking along baseboards and walls, so check for hairline cracks in the walls, especially those that appear accompanied by the smell of mold.
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Areas We Service in the Inland Empire
- Riverside
- San Bernardino
- Fontana
- Moreno Valley
- Rancho Cucamonga
- Ontario
- Corona
- Victorville
- Temeculla
- Murrieta
How Do I Repair a Slab Leak?
The good news is that with the right professional help, slab leaks can be repaired and your home restored back to normal.
In general, there are three ways of performing a slab leak repair.
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Cut Open The Foundation. The most common technique for fixing a slab leak repair in modern homes is to use specialized equipment to cut into the foundations, strip out the old pipe, and replace it with a new one.
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Foam Treatment. The second method is to pump a special kind of foam into the pipe that helps seal it, preventing water from escaping into the surrounding area. Foam treatment is usually reserved for situations in which cutting open the foundations is not cost-effective.
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Full Re-Piping. When a stretch of piping is old and corroded, it’s not always good enough to remove and replace the leaking section. Often, the entire length of pipe has to be replaced, especially when leaks recur regularly. Full re-piping is most common in older houses.
How Long Does It Take To Fix A Slab Leak?
Although repairing a slab leak sounds like a big job (after all, it involves cutting into the foundations), most slab leaks can be fixed in under a day. Of course, in certain situations, repairs can take longer. But with professionals by your side, you can usually resolve any issues within a couple of days.
What Causes Slab Leaks?
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Poor Installation. Sadly, one of the most common causes of slab leaks is poor installation. Pipes laid underneath concrete foundations can become damaged while the house is under construction. Pipes can also suffer damage while in use if they are not installed correctly in the first instance.
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Shifts In The Ground. Although pipes are designed to cope with some ground movement, shifting soil underneath your home can put them under pressure and cause them to burst.
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Corrosion. Although copper (and other piping materials) are resistant to corrosion, the combination of soil and water can eventually damage them to the point where they lose their structural integrity.
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Abrasion. Pipes are designed to expand and contract as water flows through them. However, if the outer surface of the tube is in contact with something abrasive, like rocks, concrete or gravel, then they will wear down over time. If enough material is removed from the surface of the pipe, then it could lead to a slab leak.
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A little about Schuelke Plumbing….
If you want reliable plumbing experts within a 50-mile radius of Yucaipa, CA, then get in touch with us today. We’ve been fixing slab leaks since the 1980s, and offer a range of financing options to make your repairs more affordable. We are now 3 generations of plumbers that started back in the 1970’s.
Let’s face it….
A leak under your slab can cause problems ranging from humidity issues in your home to severe water damage. It’s essential to detect and fix leaks before they can cause thousands of dollars of damage. Be sure to call a professional if you suspect a plumbing leak under your home.
As a reminder, you may have a slab leak if you notice:
- Damp flooring or carpet
- Moist baseboards
- Unexplained mold in your home
- Damage to your home’s foundation
- High water bills
A slab leak repair requires specialized expertise and tools. Choose a skilled Inland Empire plumber who does more than jackhammer through your foundation. Instead, make sure they offer options such as epoxy restoration, re-piping, pipe-rerouting, and more. Using the right techniques can limit damage and dirt within your home. You may also want to discuss our video leak detection methods if you suspect a leak somewhere on your property.
Water beneath your foundation can ruin your home. Contact us for slab leak detection and repair in Yucaipa and San Bernardino County today!
Choose Schuelke Plumbing as Your Inland Empire Plumber
When you’re looking for an expert plumber for your slab leak repair or other plumbing needs, be sure to contact Schuelke Plumbing. Located in Yucaipa, we’ve been serving the Inland Empire and both San Bernardino and Riverside counties since 1978 and we take pride in providing reliable, high-quality work.
For large repairs, we offer a variety of financing options to make the work more affordable. We also offer senior and military discounts as our way to honor those who have done so much for us. With free estimates and 24/7 emergency service, Schuelke Plumbing is the right choice.
If you suspect a slab leak, it’s important to schedule a free estimate for slab leak detection and repair. We’re here for you.
Contact us at (909) 280-4012 today!
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Notified the owner that his tenant has two root intrusion in main sewer line. The second root intrusion is very large to the point where I was unsuccessful running my camera and snake past it. I highly recommend an emergency spot repair for the second root intrusion. I also was made aware from the tenant that there was clog in the laundry sink, there was no visible clean out. Did not want to take apart cast iron P trap because I didn’t want to risk breaking it. Recommended to replace cast iron P trap with new tubbing P trap.
Upon arrival owner notified me of the of the possible leak he was having from the irrigation line. When determining the leak I first checked if the meter was spinning after turn the valve back on. The meter was indeed spinning when the valve was turn on and stopped spinning when the valve was shut off. Owner also notified that he noticed when the meter was on there was water gushing out of the area drain that leads to the curb. I ran my camera up the area drain from the curb to see if I could figure out where the leak was possibly coming from. I was only able to run the camera approximately 30 ft because of roots blocking the rest of the way. I then ran my camera from an area drain in the backyard that water in it. I was able to run the camera approximately 5 ft because part of the drain was collapsed. Approximately 8 ft past the drain is a hose bib, after digging around and exposing some of the pipe, I turn the water back on and could see where the leak was coming from. The leak was c
Customers water heater is not to code and wishes to have to brought up to code
Replaced customers 40 gallon water heater as well as her old gate valve with a new quarter turn ball valve. We noticed customer did not have any earthquake straps for water heater and highly recommended installation of them but customer declined to have this work done.
Upon arrival tenant notified me of the problem they were having at the toilet and shower tub. Both were backed up and draining very slowly. I decided to go through the two way clean out in the front yard but was. It able to locate where the clog. I then decided to go on the roof and see if I could go through the vent but was not successful either. I then went through the laundry drain. I was able to go about 10 ft but was not successful in pushing past that point. At that point I decided to pull the toilet and noticed there was toilet paper inside the flange. I ran my snake through the flange and noticed I was hitting something 10 ft in again. I ran the snake back and forth for a while in that area and eventually I was able to clear the clog. I ran the camera down the flange and noticed that there was a Tee in the line which probably had toilet paper stuck in. I also noticed that there was approximately a 10 ft. belly in the line. The tenant should not flush a large amount of toilet, o
Hydrojetted customers main sewer line from accessible cleanout to the city sewer line. Followed up with a camera inspection and found that customer had a large offset. Recommended digging down to offset and replacing a section of sewer line.
Customer has resulting water damage due to rain water entering the house. Highly recommended performing proper mitigation to prevent future mold growth
Friday night customer had a mainline clog. Cleanout in front yard was not accessible due to not being able to remove the cap. Performed snaking via drain under bathroom sink. Performed camera inspection and saw that toilet paper was getting caught on the exisiting cast iron bridge T cleanout in front yard. Recommended digging up this cleanout and installation of ABS cleanout to prevent future clogs. Received another call Saturday that the kitchen sink was backing up. Was able to clear clog via cleanout for kitchen sink. Performed camera inspection and saw that customer had large amounts of grease built up in kitchen line. Was able to remove majority of grease via snaking. If customer continues to have issues with kitchen sink clogging recommend performing hydrojetting to remove the rest if the grease located in the line.
Upon arrival customer noted to me the his wife accidentally poured rice down the garbage disposal. I found that they did have a clean out behind the kitchen exterior wall. When I opened the clean out, I noticed that there was a lot of gunk buildup up within the drain. I was able to run my snake 25 ft but there was still a water buildup in both sides of the kitchen sink. I then ran my flex shaft snake and noticed that I was pushing through a lot of gunk, and noticed the gunk on my flex shaft when I pulled it out. There was still water in both sides of the sink. So I took apart the tubbing underneath and clean them out. I also ran my flex shaft through the San Tee and noticed there was also a large buildup of gunk. I put everything back together and ran the water for about 5 minutes and did not see a clog. There kitchen sink was able to be used again. If the kitchen sink clogs again, then. I highly recommend hydro jetting the line to remove the gunk buildup.
Customer reported toilet was leaking from base. Pulled toilet and saw that wax ring had failed and caused water damage to flooring as well as baseboards behind toilet. Replaced wax ring and re installed toilet. Noticed customers supply line had a slow drip after re installing. Removed old supply line and installed new one. Flushed toilet several times and didn’t notice any further leaks. Recommended placing air mover and dehumidifier in bathroom to try and dry the locations that are wet
Thank you, Darren. I know its been a frustrating process but we are here to help as always.
Thank you Randy, it was a pleasure working with you and getting things back to normal for you.