How to get started with fixing slab leaks
If you have ever looked at your water bill and seen a sudden huge increase over the past months, there is a high chance that one of your home's foundations has developed a slab leak. Slab leaks are serious problems in homes that need to be fixed quickly before they become worse or cause more damage to your home. Here are some steps to take to identify the problem and fix it. When you notice an increase in your water bill, use a screwdriver to poke holes along the length of each section of your foundation which is above ground level. Keep track of how many times you have poked holes before you find one that has produced water. This helps narrow down any area where the leak could be coming from. You can use a visual i nspection to detect the slab leak within your home. If you poke holes and find one that leaks, look for puddles or wet entrances along the foundation around where it is leaking. This helps identify which area of your foundation has developed a crack causing it...