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Slab Leak Detection & Repair

A slab leak — a pipe leaking beneath your concrete foundation — is one of the most damaging problems a home can have, and one of the hardest to find. South Florida’s sandy soil, shifting ground, and aging copper lines make slab leaks especially common here. Erica’s Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Restoration uses non-invasive acoustic, thermal, and pressure technology to pinpoint a slab leak to within inches — then repairs it with the least disruption to your floors and foundation. Licensed, insured, 4.8 stars, and available 24/7.

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Warning Signs

Signs You May Have a Slab Leak

Slab leaks hide under your foundation, but they leave clues above it. If you notice any of these, call for an inspection before the damage spreads.

Warm Spot on the Floor

A warm patch on tile or flooring often means a hot-water line is leaking under the slab.

Sound of Running Water

Water running under the floor when every fixture is off is a hallmark slab-leak symptom.

Spiking Water Bill

A bill that climbs with no change in use means water is escaping somewhere you can’t see.

Cracks in Floor or Walls

Water eroding soil under the slab can shift the foundation, cracking floors and walls.

Low Water Pressure

Pressure that drops across the home can mean water is escaping a line before it reaches you.

Musty Smell or Mildew

Moisture wicking up through flooring breeds mold and mildew you can smell before you see.

Our Technology

How We Locate a Slab Leak

We pinpoint the leak before we touch the slab — so any access we make is small, targeted, and exactly where it needs to be.

Acoustic Detection

Ground microphones amplify the sound of water escaping under the slab to trace it within inches.

Thermal Imaging

Infrared cameras spot the temperature signature of a hot-water slab leak through the floor.

Pressure Testing

Isolating and pressurizing lines confirms whether the supply or drain side is the source.

Line Tracing

Electronic tracing maps the exact path of the pipe under your slab so we dig in the right spot.

The Fix

How We Repair a Slab Leak

There’s no single right way to fix a slab leak — the best option depends on the pipe’s age, location, and condition. We walk you through the choices, from a targeted spot repair to a full whole-home repipe, and recommend the most cost-effective fix that will actually last.

Spot Repair

We open a small, targeted section of slab and repair the single failed spot — ideal for a newer, isolated leak.

Pipe Rerouting

Instead of reopening the slab, we abandon the failed line and run a new one through walls or the attic.

Whole-Home Repipe

When old pipes are failing in more than one place, replacing the whole system ends the cycle for good.

Epoxy Pipe Lining

A trenchless liner cured inside the existing pipe seals leaks without breaking up the slab.

Don’t Wait

Why a Slab Leak Can’t Wait

Every day a slab leak runs, it does more damage and costs more to fix. Here’s what’s at stake.

Foundation Damage

Water erodes the soil supporting your slab, leading to settling, cracks, and costly structural repairs.

Mold in 24–48 Hours

In South Florida’s humidity, trapped moisture grows mold fast — and remediation gets expensive quickly.

Skyrocketing Bills

A slab leak can waste thousands of gallons a month, quietly draining your wallet the entire time.

Think You Have a Slab Leak?

The sooner we find it, the less it costs you. Call now or schedule online — our licensed plumbers answer 24/7.

FAQs

Slab Leak FAQs

A slab leak is a leak in a water or drain pipe that runs beneath or within the concrete foundation slab your home sits on. Because the pipe is hidden under the slab, these leaks are hard to detect and can cause serious foundation and water damage before they’re found.

Common signs include a warm spot on the floor, the sound of running water when fixtures are off, an unexplained spike in your water bill, cracks in floors or walls, a drop in water pressure, and a musty or mildew smell. Any one of these warrants an inspection.

We use non-invasive equipment — acoustic ground microphones, infrared thermal cameras, pressure testing, and electronic line tracing — to pinpoint the leak to within inches before we open anything. That means any access we make is small and exactly where the leak is.

Depending on the pipe’s age and condition, we may do a targeted spot repair, reroute the line through walls or the attic, install a trenchless epoxy liner, or recommend a whole-home repipe if pipes are failing in multiple places. We explain the trade-offs and recommend the most cost-effective lasting fix.

It depends on how the leak is accessed and which repair method is right for your home — a simple spot repair costs far less than a full repipe. Most slab leak repairs fall in the range of roughly $1,500 to $4,000. We always give you an upfront, flat-rate price before any work begins.

It varies by policy. Many policies help cover the resulting water damage from a sudden slab leak, even when they don’t cover the pipe repair itself. We thoroughly document the leak and damage to support your claim, but you should confirm the specifics with your insurer.

Licensed Slab Leak Specialists Across South Florida

Erica’s Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Restoration serves homeowners throughout Palm Beach and Broward County. Slab leaks are part of our broader water leak detection expertise — explore related services including repiping, pipe repair, and water damage restoration, or see everything we do on our plumbing services page.

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