Leaks within your plumbing system can cause considerable damage to your home and personal possessions. They can be even worse when located beneath your slab or in other areas that are not easily noticed. At Blind & Sons, we know the critical importance of discovering and sealing plumbing leaks to protect your home. We use the latest leak detection tools and repair technologies to find and fix the leak so that you can sleep easier at night.
Do you detect a leak beneath your Akron, OH, home? Contact Blind & Sons to schedule an appointment for leak detection today!
Signs You Have a Leak in Your Home
Sometimes, the signs of plumbing leaks are obvious, while other times, they aren’t so apparent. If you detect any of the following issues, we recommend scheduling a service appointment to have your plumbing inspected for leaks:
- Rising water usage: Pay close attention to how much water you use. If you detect a sudden, unexplained rise, then you may have a leak beneath your slab or within your landscape.
- Running water: Leaks can sound like a quiet babbling brook, like a faucet turned on, or more like a drip, drip, drip.
- Low water pressure: Decreased water pressure is a common sign of a leak in your plumbing.
- Dampness: You may notice damp carpet, pooling water on the floor, or wet drywall. These are often accompanied by stains or moldy or mildewy odors.
- Cracks: Water leaks can cause cracks within concrete slabs, walls, or baseboards.
- Warped flooring: Leaks beneath flooring can cause the floor to warp. This can occur with wood, tile, linoleum, and other flooring materials.
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Thorough Leak Detection & Repair Services
We use various advanced tools and industry-approved techniques to identify and locate leaks. In addition to visual inspections, we can use acoustic listening devices, thermal imaging cameras, sewer line cameras, pressure testing, line-tracing equipment, and more.
We work quickly and use minimally invasive techniques to locate the leak and determine the most appropriate plumbing repair solution. We can perform pipe repairs, repiping, and, if necessary, replumbing to resolve the leak and protect your home from further damage.
Expert Slab Leak Repair Services
Our slab leak repair services are customized to meet your specific needs. We can apply epoxy coatings, perform spot repairs, reroute pipes, and, when necessary, tunnel beneath or break through the slab to correct the damage. Whenever possible, to effectively resolve the issue, we’ll use a minimally invasive solution to minimize damage to your home and disruption to your schedule.
Why Choose Blind & Sons for Leak Services?
Since 1937, the teams at Blind & Sons have proudly served clients throughout Northeast Ohio. When you choose our team, you’ll always receive expert service with no overtime fees, exclusive warranties and guarantees, superior maintenance plans, and more.
Contact Blind & Sons today to schedule leak detection or repair services in Akron, OH!
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly should I repair a slab leak?
You cannot ignore a slab leak and hope it will go away. As the water leaks from the pipe, it can erode the soil beneath your slab and undermine your foundation. This can considerably exacerbate the damage to your home and the cost and complexity of the required repairs.
Can trenchless pipe repairs be used for leaks under my slab?
Abrasion is a common cause, occurring when pipes shift and rub against the slab. Common causes include poor installation, shifting soil, and high water pressure.
What causes slab leaks?
In some cases, yes. It depends on the type of damage, the cause, and the extent of the damage. However, if the damage is relatively minor, pipelining or pipe bursting and replacement are acceptable techniques to repair the leak.
