6 Signs You Have a Slab Leak in Your Phoenix Home
Because most Phoenix homes sit on a concrete slab, a leaking water line under the foundation can run for weeks unseen. Catching it early is the difference between a spot repair and a floor replacement.
The warning signs
A spike in your water bill with no change in usage is the classic first clue. So is the sound of running water when every fixture is off.
Watch for warm spots on the floor (often a hot-water slab leak), cracked or lifting tile, unexplained damp patches on carpet, and a water heater or pump that cycles when nothing is in use.
Why Phoenix homes are prone to them
Decades of hard water and the natural movement of desert soil put stress on the copper lines buried in the slab. Over time pinhole corrosion sets in, and the water has nowhere to escape but up through the foundation.
Older copper installed before modern coatings is especially vulnerable.
What to do next
Do not wait for visible water. Call for acoustic leak detection, which pinpoints the leak without breaking concrete.
Once located, most slab leaks can be repaired in place or rerouted through the wall or attic, avoiding a full slab tear-out.
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