Long Island Slab Leak Repairs
Slab leaks have a bad reputation—and rightfully so.
Slab leaks can cause serious damage to your home’s foundation if not addressed promptly. At Sal Manzo Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, we offer professional slab leak repair services throughout Long Island, using state-of-the-art equipment to locate and fix leaks with minimal disruption to your property. Our skilled team is experienced in handling even the most complex slab leak issues, ensuring fast, efficient, and long-lasting repairs that protect your home from further damage.
Even the smallest crack, break, or leak can deteriorate into a costly disaster. If this severe problem is left unnoticed or unresolved, it can cause rotting and mold. This affects the support structure of your home.
Pay attention to the plumbing pipes and lines that run underneath your foundation. All that it takes is for a slight crack to form, and you will be facing extensive and costly damage. And it gets worse. From a tiny crack to a major break, a slab leak puts your home's foundation at risk of severe destruction.
Many homes have main plumbing lines installed within or below the concrete slab of the foundation. A concrete slab helps your foundation retain its structural strength; it provides no protection for your pipes. As a result, the immense pressure bearing down on those pipes can result in slab leaks.
Moreover, factors such as soil shifting due to weather changes or poor construction quality can exacerbate slab leaks. It's crucial for homeowners to regularly monitor their water bills and stay vigilant for any unusual spikes. This vigilance, combined with professional assessments and routine checks, can help catch potential slab leaks early before they escalate into more substantial issues.
Think you have a leaky foundation? Call the Sal Manzo team at (516) 347-7696 today, and we will be on our way.
Signs of a Slab Leak: Identifying Issues Early
It is sometimes difficult to differentiate a slab leak from other plumbing issues, making diagnosing them tricky at times. However, there are some symptoms that the team at Sal Manzo Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc. looks for to determine the nature of your foundational leak.
- Hearing running water sounds - Water silently travels through underground pipes. If you hear running water and do not have a faucet running, this is a sign of a leak.
- Damp or wet spots on your floor - You may see slightly darker spots, or even small puddles, depending on the size and type of leak.
- Spike in your water bill - Higher bills commonly indicate a leak somewhere in the home, but do not determine the source.
- Mold or mildew sightings - When the foundation gets and stays moist for more than a few days, it creates a ripe breeding ground for microbes.
- Cracks in the foundation - The foundation buckling and/or cracks appearing outside of your home or on interior floors indicates a foundational leak.
In addition to these signs, you might notice hot spots on your flooring, which suggests a leak in the hot water line. Uneven flooring or areas where the floor feels unusually warm can be key indicators of a slab leak. Immediate attention to these issues is necessary to prevent further structural damage and maintain the integrity of your home.
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