What is a slab leak?
A slab leak is a break in a water line that runs beneath a home's concrete foundation. Dr. Plumber finds slab leaks in Hurst and Northeast Tarrant County homes using non-invasive electronic and acoustic equipment, pinpoints the break, and repairs it with the least amount of floor or concrete disruption the situation allows.
Signs you need slab leak repair
- Warm or damp spots on tile, wood, or carpet
- The sound of running water when every fixture is off
- A water bill that climbs with no change in use
- Your water meter keeps spinning with everything shut off
- New cracks in floors or walls, or mildew with no obvious source
How Dr. Plumber handles it
We isolate hot and cold lines and test pressure to confirm there is a leak under the slab.
Acoustic and electronic detection pinpoints the break so we open only what is necessary.
We repair the line by direct spot repair or reroute, and explain the trade-offs of each before work starts.
Questions about slab leak detection & repair
How do I know if I have a slab leak?
Common signs are warm spots on the floor, the sound of running water with fixtures off, an unexplained jump in your water bill, or a water meter that moves when nothing is running. A plumber can confirm it with a pressure test.
Do slab leaks always require breaking the foundation?
No. Depending on where the break is, a line can sometimes be rerouted through walls or the attic instead of opening the slab. We explain both options when we diagnose the leak.
Are slab leaks common in North Texas?
Yes. Expansive clay soil in the Dallas–Fort Worth area shifts with wet and dry seasons, which stresses pipes under concrete foundations.