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Slab Leak Repair Northwood


Think you have a slab leak in your Northwood home or business? Family operated and local to Northwood, 247 LeakMasters is your number 1 choice for slab leak detection. Our plumbing technicians use the latest leak detection equipment to find the source and repair the pipe & any water or flood damage. We treat your home like ours and use non-invasive techniques to repair your leak.

All of our plumbers are licensed contractors and experts in repairing home damage. As industry experts, we have plenty of experience working with directly with your insurance company for piece of mind.

We do not charge for call outs. Call us today to find out how your detection could be FREE! We can be with you in less than 60 minutes! In addition to fixing your slab leak we provide full service water damage restoration for Northwood homes. If you think you may have a slab leak, don’t delay, call us today!

Slab Leak Repair in Northwood

What is a slab leak?

Concrete slabs with copper piping run underneath the foundation are common in Northwood.  Despite the fact that copper is a reliable plumbing material, cracks and holes can develop over time. Since the leak source is under concrete and is not easily detectible, by the time you notice the issue it has caused damage already. This is what is known as a slab leak. Slab leaks can cause substantial damage. It is important to act quickly to minimize exposure to your home.



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What does a slab leak look like?

If you can see the pipe, even a small leak is easy to trace. Slab leaks occur in the pipes buried deep in the concrete foundation of your home meaning that is not always visible.

How can I tell if I have a slab leak?

Although it may not be possible to see the slab leak you can use the following techniques to diagnose an unseen leak:

  1. Unusually High Water Bills – even the smallest hole in a water pipe can lose thousands of gallons per month. Check your water bill increased usage you cannot explain.
  2. Sound of Running Water – if you can hear water moving quickly through the pipes when faucets & appliances are off, you may have an issue.
  3. Moving Water Meter – If all appliances and faucets in the house are turned off and the meter is stil moving, you could have a problem.
  4. Standing Water or Saturated Ground - If a leak is left undetected for a long time, water can create a damp patch on the floor
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What causes a slab leak?

While copper pipe is regarded as a reliable and long-lasting plumbing material, it can still fail. Some of the most common causes include:

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  1. Age - as a pipe gets older leaks become more likely. Our experience shows that homes over 25 years old are more likely to suffer a slab leak, but homes of any age can be affected.
  2. Incorrect Installation – if the pipe was bent or damaged when installed, problems can occur in later years.
  3. Temperature Changes - as the slab increases & decreases the pipes expand and contract. Vibration or or edges rubbing against the pipe can create holes.

Whatever the reason for the slab leak, it is important that the problem is found and repaired by a qualified plumber. This will prevent further, more expensive issues.


How can I find a slab leak?

It’s fairly easy to find the location of a slab leak from the hot water line. The exact location is easy to find with our leak detector once we find the hotspot on the floor. Locating a cold water-line leak is very challenging. An electronic water leak detection device must be used to ‘listen’ to the length of buried pipe. Our equipment reveals the exact location of the leak in the slab. We avoid digging up your floor to find the issue by using the latest electronic leak detection equipment. Finding the exact location can greatly reduce the time and cost of the repair.

What is slab leak detection & how does it work?

Slab leak detection uses electronic equipment to locate the source of the leak. The flow of water and size of the hole gives the leak a unique sound at a customized frequency. The equipment isolates the sound and locks on to the issue location. Because the sound travels through the slab, it is not necessary to dig up the floor to search for the problem. Non-invasive and non-destructive techniques are always used.

How do I repair a slab leak?

Once you know you have a slab leak, you have choices for repair. If the pipes are easily accessible we can make a direct repair, but this is rarely the case with slab leaks. We do not usually recommend digging up the floor to repair the leak as this can move the pipe and cause more problems in the future. Instead, a new pipe can be routed through the framework of the house isolating the area with leak.

Slab Leak Repair Service

The skills required for slab leak repair; detection, re-piping and water damage restoration are vast. 247 LeakMasters are licensed plumbers and contractors, able to handle the complete job. Don’t worry about dealing with your insurance company. We will help you every step of the way.



If you think you have a slab leak, do not delay. That will only lead to greater damage and increased costs. 247 LeakMasters has 60 minute response times for Northwood around the clock. Our plumbing technicians are ready to help! For more than 20 years we have provided local family owned service for slab leak repairs. Call now 60 minute service!