A hidden water leak can do more than waste water — it can quietly cause significant damage to your home. But if you know what to look for, you can spot the warning signs before things get serious. Catching a leak early can save you thousands of dollars in repairs, not...
Sewer lines are the dump trucks of your plumbing system. They haul away tons of unwanted, uh, stuff, load by load. They’re under less pressure than water pipes. Their contents are slower moving. Why, then, would they ever collapse? Yet they do with surprising...
You wouldn’t drink water from a dirty glass or grubby straw. Yet, who knows what’s in your water when it passes through cracked and corroded pipes? Damaged pipes are a gateway for contaminants, including lead, sediment, and even legionella bacteria. They...
Slab Leaks & Mold Slab leaks occur in the water or sewer lines in or under the concrete foundation of your home. They often go unnoticed until they’ve caused significant damage, including mold growth, which can threaten your family’s health. Mold grows...
Slab leaks — those words should strike fear into any homeowner’s heart. They often happen without warning. They can cause massive damage and even render your home uninhabitable. On a scale of 1-10 for plumbing disasters, they’re a 12. But what exactly...
A slab leak is the Chernobyl of plumbing disasters. Not at first, but undetected, the leak grows and spreads, sometimes slowly and at other times in a burst. Untold damage ensues. That biblical flood in your living room? It points to a slab leak. The runaway mold...
