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3960 Broadway Blvd. Suite 220-D
Garland, Texas 75043
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General Testing (126)
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Why is it necessary to test for sewer or
water leak(s) under the slab?
Because of the expansion/contraction clay soils we have
in the North Texas Area, which expands when wet, and
contracts when dry, an undetected or unrepaired water
source which is left under the slab, can/will at some
point cause a problem to the foundation structure of the
home.
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When should a plumbing sewer and water test
be done?
Anytime foundation work is done on a concrete slab,
during lifting and leveling it is always possible
plumbing pipes could be pulled apart causing a leak.
Even after repairs, an undetected and/or unrepaired leak
can cause problems to the foundation structure.
Therefore we recommend testing under the following
circumstances.
1. Prior to any foundation repair work (Pre Sewer &
Water Test)
2. Prior to any mud jacking/pumping foundation work (MJ
Sewer & Water Test)
3. After and foundation repair work (Final Sewer & Water
Test)
4. Re-occurring sewer pipe stoppage problems
5. Higher than usual water bills
6. Prior to the purchase of a home
7. Preventative maintenance testing is also a good idea.
(Recommended at least once every few years)
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Wouldn't I know if there were leaks under
the home?
With a fresh water plumbing leak, no more than a few
months after a leak would develop; you would be alerted
to the leak with higher than usual water bills. The
problem is with a sewer leak; there is no measuring
device or system, measuring the amount of use per month.
The sewer pipes are 2 to 3 feet under the slab with dirt
and concrete on top. There are also concrete perimeter
beams all the way around the exterior of the home. With
this known, any evidence of the leak will only come in
the form of structural damage to the home, and at that
point it will be too late. We call these leaks "Silent
Killers".
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Sewer Leak Test |
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What procedures are used to determine
whether there is a leak on the sewer lines under the
home?
An inflatable rubber test ball is inserted into the main
sewer line at the clean out area and is inflated to
separate the sewer lines under the home from the main
line in the yard. The entire system under the home is
then filled with water to floor level and monitored for
loss. The preferred leak test water level observation
point is a commode lead bend, however it is also
possible to observe the water level from a stand-up
shower drain, main line sewer clean outs at slab level,
or any end of the line clean out at slab level.
If it is possible to observe the water level from a
commode lead bend, it will require the removal of a
commode from the floor.
If damage to the commode and/or flooring occurs during
the removal and/or resetting of the commode, In-House
Plumbing & Services, LLC accepts no responsibility for
the damage and will not pay for any repairs and/or
replacement of the commode and/or flooring damaged. This
includes the removal and/or resetting of a commode
during the leak isolation process.
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Water Pressure Test |
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What procedures are used to determine
whether there is a leak on the potable water supply
lines under the home?
There are 2 different types of tests that can be done to
determine if there is a water leak. One test is what we
call a Meter Test. A meter test is the process of
watching the water meter for a period of time to
determine if there is any flow of water with everything
turned off in the house. We prefer to watch what we call
the drip indicator hand on this meter if possible. This
is a small triangle or circle on the meter, that
indicates when anything is dripping anywhere in the
water system. If there is no drip indicator, you can
watch the big hand of the meter for a much longer period
of time, or you can perform a pressure gauge test. A
pressure gauge test is where a pressure gauge is
attached to one of the water faucets somewhere, then the
potable water system is turned off at the meter, and the
gauge is then monitored for pressure loss. |
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