What is Slab Leak Detection?
Slab leaks typically occur when the piping beneath your concrete foundation deteriorates, resulting in pinhole leaks in your plumbing. The four main causes for slab leaks are a chemical interaction between the pipes and the water running through them, foundation shifting, high water pressure, or poor plumbing craftsmanship or workmanship (inferior supplies or materials, a kinked line, a line nicked by another (non-plumbing) workman, etc.).
Homes in Rio Grande Valley built on concrete slabs are vulnerable to shift, particularly when there isn’t much rain. If the soil moves too much, plumbing lines can develop leaks.
You may need leak detection if:
- Water bill increases for no apparent reason
- Hear the sound of water running when no taps are open
- Visible foundation cracks
- Warm spots on slab floors
- Discolored or damp floor coverings
- Smell bad odors coming from floors or walls
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Jorge (George) and David arrived promptly and explained everything they would be doing. We had a smart switch installed for our outdoor lighting. Jorge had me download the app while he quickly installed the switch. He then walked me through … More the pairing and made sure I knew how the app worked. While Jorge was installing the smart switch, David was replacing our Soffit lights with colored app controlled LED lights. Once the soffit lights were installed, Jorge had me download the app for the lights, walked me through the pairing process and made sure the lights all got paired. He then walked me through how the app works and showed me some of the different features.
I was very pleased with the amount of time Jorge took in making sure I was comfortable with how everything worked. He made sure I was 100% satisfied with the work before leaving.
Jorge and David were very quick and left my home as they found it. They were friendly, polite, and very knowledgeable.
I would definitely recommend them and Mighty Mike's to anyone needing work done. We know who we will be calling the next time we need electrical, plumbing, or HVAC work done.
