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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Excellent service, quality, and response
Kikuko - Yucaipa, CA 92399
Chandler helped us out again. His team is great. Called and came the next day and fully repaired all we needed the next day. Great service at a great price. They are highly recommended!
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Kikuko - Yucaipa, CA 92399
Chandler did great and this is not the first time. We will continue to use Schuelke and Chandler.
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Rod - Yucaipa, CA 92399
Service man was very friendly and a great job and wasn't in a hurry.
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Haley - Yucaipa, CA 92399
Chandler is always so helpful and quick! I will definitely continue to call him for my plumbing needs.
Took care of business
Brian - Yucaipa, CA 92399
Awesome response time and solved a lingering 3 week problem in a day
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Thank you for taking the time to complete a review, Brian. I'm glad we were able to address your plumbing issue in a timely manner.
Great Job on faucet replacement
Craig - Yucaipa, CA 92399
Chandler came right on time, quick, efficient and very well mannered.
Excellent service and pricing!
Holly Hastings - Yucaipa, CA 92399
I have used Schuelke Plumbing now 4 times for various things and they ALWAYS have excellent service from time of scheduling, notifications of arrival, to clean up after the work! They are honest and do not price gouge you! I will NOT be using anyone else until they give me a reason too! I sell real estate and have for over 20 years so to now have found a consistently good plumber across the board, I’ll be staying with them!
Response from Schuelke Plumbing Inland Empire:
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Great service and very quick!
Haley - Yucaipa, CA 92399
Chandler was quick to find out what was wrong with my sink. Very helpful!
Response from Schuelke Plumbing Inland Empire:
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Fast, clean and reasonable
Rebecca - Yucaipa, CA 92399
This company has excellent customer service, during the whole process we were kept informed and the crew were very nice, clean and on top of it. Great job!
New toilet
Mark - Yucaipa, CA 92399
Fast response on a no time to waste situation. Service arrived quickly and at agreed time. Quick, friendly, professional service provided. Would definitely recommend Schuelke Plumbing.
Chandler S.
Customer has 3 septic tanks that he wishes to have eliminated and sewer lines connected to city laterals. Wishes to have 2 separate estimates. One estimate for collapsing septic tank in front yard of unit and connecting to city lateral on 15th st. The other estimate for collapsing of the other two septic tanks on the other side of the property and connecting to city lateral on AVE D.
Chandler S.
Upon inspection of leak in customer kitchen sink we saw it was leaking from the tubular fitting on left side of the sink. Removed tubular fitting and saw it was missing a rubber gasket. Installed new rubber gasket and ran water for several minutes and didn’t see any further leaks. Also noticed customers drain from air gap to garbage disposal needed to be replaced. Quoted customer $195.00 but he said e will do it him self. Also pointed out that water was seeping under the faucet and soap dispenser and that these locations needed to be properly sealed. Customer also complained of low water pressure on hot side of sink and dishwasher. Removed supply line and saw large amounts of debris in supply lines. Was able to flush out debris and restore water pressure. Also customer stated that when they would fill the bathtub water would drain out of the toilet. Recommended performing camera inspection of vents for 225.00
Chandler S.
Open arrival customer had several different issues. First was the shower was clogged. Snaked shower and pulled back large amounts of dog hair. Also pulled and re set customers toilet. Upon removal of toilet we noticed customer also had a mainline clog. Snaked main drain via cleanout in closet. Performed camera inspection and did not see any major issues. Ran water for several minutes and everything was draining properly.
Chandler S.
Customers front bathroom was clogged. Removed toilet and snaked via toilet flange. Was able to get the water to drain but upon removal of mainline snake there was large amounts of much on the cable which tells us customer has a compromised section of pipe. Attempted run camera but was in able to see anything due to the build up on the drain blocking the lens. Pushed camera approximately 30’ before we where no longer able to go any further. Recommended digging this section up and performing spot repair. Customer also had a broken kitchen drain under home that was dumping water into the crawl space. Also recommend repairing this section of pipe
Chandler S.
Cut out customers damaged drain under home and replaced with ABS fittings and pipe. Recommended thinking about replacing all of customers drains under house to prevent further issues.
Chandler S.
Customer had a soft clog in sewer line. Was able to clear clog via accessible cleanout. Customer has severe water damage due to clog backing up into unit. Strongly recommend doing proper mitigation to prevent future mold growth and damage occurring.
Chandler S.
Customer wished to have estimate for a repipe and a separate estimate for a water service replacement
Chandler S.
Upon opening drywall I noticed customers drain connections for master bath tub was leaking. Removed drain and added new plumber putty to fix issue. After filling up bath tub to check for further leak I noticed customers gasket for overflow was leaking as well. Had to remove waste and over flow assembly in order to replace the gasket for over flow. Re connected everything with a no hub and filled up bathtub and let it drain. Did not see any further leaks. Upon removal of drywall I realized customer had water damage and mold growth occurring due to the two leaks. Strongly recommended performing properly mold mitigation and Drydown to get rid of mold present and to prevent mold continuing to grow
Chandler S.
Customers toilet flange was installed to high and is uneven which is resulting in the toilet not being allowed to be properly mounted. Removed old toilet flange and chipped away a bit of concrete in order to install new flange and a lower level. Re installed toilet and everything was working properly
Chandler S.
Customers two bathroom faucets where leaking. Replaced both faucets. Customers hot water for tub was also leaking. Replaced hot side tub cartridge. Customers master shower was also dripping. Replaced cartridges and installed customer supplied shower head at no additional cost.