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re: Slab leak detection - plumber recommendation?

Posted on 7/23/23 at 12:22 pm to
Posted by Tree_Fall
Member since Mar 2021
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Posted on 7/23/23 at 12:22 pm to
With no leak indication on the water meter a plumbing problem is unlikely unless intermittent. Check exterior of slab to see if any area stays wet long after rain. Gutters with downspouts discharging away from house should fix.

I had a leaking icemaker line under the slab that American Leak found but incorrectly located. B&D Plumbing BTR came, correctly located the leak and rerouted with PEX. AL was an unnecessary expense.
Posted by jamiegla1
Member since Aug 2016
7132 posts
Posted on 7/23/23 at 1:23 pm to
I’m a little concerned that it’s from something like this. I have one downspout that’s close but goes to a French drain. I’ve got an irrigation system pretty close. But the wet and rotten spots don’t necessarily correspond. There is a straight line across the house where it was clearly wet. It makes a 90 at one point.

I’m wondering about drain and sewer lines that wouldn’t show up on a meter or pressure test. I’m hoping a plumber can find something like that.

I’ve used American leak detection 3 times (2 for my pool). Only one of the technicians seemed like he knew what he was doing and he accurately found the leak in my pool. The other two guys seemed amateurish. I’m hoping a good plumber can help
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