Slab leaks in Converse

Why slab leaks happen here

Converse homes sit on deep clay that swells after rain and shrinks in drought. That movement stresses water lines running under the concrete slab. Over time a joint or pipe can crack and leak under the floor, where you can't see it.

Signs to watch for

• A warm or damp spot on the floor (hot-water line leaks)
• Sound of running water when everything is off
• A water bill that jumps without a reason
• Wet carpet or lifting wood floors with no visible source
• Cracks in tile or musty smells near baseboards

A simple meter test

Turn off every faucet, the washer and the ice maker. Look at your water meter (SAWS meters are usually in a box near the street). If the dial or the small leak indicator keeps moving, water is going somewhere.

Who does what

A plumber or leak-detection company finds and fixes the pipe. A water damage company dries the floors and walls and documents the damage. Many homeowners policies cover the resulting water damage and sometimes the cost of reaching the pipe. Ask your insurer.

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