What is a “slab leak” ?
A slab leak is a plumbing leak underneath the concrete of your house where the plumbing was initially installed during the construction. Slab leaks can be caused by various reasons, such as, ground shifting, improper installation, breakage, joint weakness and separation, deterioration and age. This requires an experience plumber trained to locate the exact leak, determine the source and make the necessary repairs. Slab leaks may also require a permit from your city and an inspection of the work when completed. If you think you have a slab leak, please call our office today for a free phone estimate and let us help with your options.
A message from your maintenance office. Ridgegate was incorporated in 1973. And while our wine gets better with age, our underground copper and ABS water piping system are experiencing some signs of aging. If you have a high water or gas bill, or your kitchen and bathroom floors seem to be unusually warm in certain spots, you may have what we call a slab leak. No need to panic however, as most cases is not an emergency situation! Before crying wolf, just call me (within office hours) and I will do a preliminary check (you must be home) to determine if there is, in fact, a slab leak. In order to help you with this annoyance here are some tips and guidelines to follow: Make sure your plumbing fixtures are not leaking, as these are not covered by your association. A licensed plumber will check those out for you. Your water company will check the water meter for accuracy. A continuously running water heater is a good indication of a slab leak on the hot side. You may want to shut off the v
