Many houses are built on a single layer of a concrete slab foundation.  Most times, the water lines and sewer lines are built underneath that slab which could cause problems over time because of shifting soil, aging pipes, or other factors.   A slab leak can cause significant damage to your property if left untreated. Slab leaks can cause corrosion, water waste, mold, flooring damage, and many other long term problems.

One of the challenges of slab leaks is that they are often hard to detect because of the layer of concrete. Warning signs you may have a slab leak are:

• Pools of water on the floor.. or the floor constantly feels wet.
• Cracks in walls or floors could be a sign that water has made its way from the slab and is causing your foundation to shift.
• The smell of mold or mildew
• Areas on the floor that are colder or warmer than other areas of the floor.
• A higher water bill than normal

Call the experts at L.D. Smith Plumbing right away if you are experiencing any of these problems in your home or believe there could be an issue with pipes underneath your slab foundation. Although this service is invasive, we take great care to ensure that only the work area is affected.