How do you find a slab leak without breaking the whole floor?

Modern detection is non-invasive. A technician combines acoustic listening equipment that amplifies the sound of escaping water, thermal imaging that reads the heat of a hot-water leak through the floor, pressure testing that confirms a pressurized leak, and video inspection. Cross-checking these tools pinpoints the leak to a small area before any concrete is opened.

What are the signs of a slab leak in a Sherman Oaks home?

Common signs include a water bill that climbs for no clear reason, the sound of running water when everything is off, a warm spot on the floor from a hot-water leak, cracked or buckling tile, warped hardwood, damp carpet, and a mildew smell. These can be subtle, so professional detection is used to confirm the source rather than guessing.

Why do slab leaks happen so often in older Sherman Oaks homes?

Many local homes were built from the 1930s through the 1960s on copper that has now corroded for decades, and hard Los Angeles water thins copper from the inside until a pinhole opens, often on the hot-water side. Shifting soil and past seismic activity stress rigid pipes in the slab, which is why aging homes here see slab leaks.

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