In-House Plumbing Company works to correct any residential leak detection & repair issues you may be dealing with in your home. With our hands on approach, not only can we test for potential leak(s) but can also locate with no destruction and resolve the problem with little to no damage to flooring, walls and/or landscaping in most cases.
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Slab Leaks
Slab leak is a term generally used to describe a fresh water leak under a concrete slab in a residential home. However many people within and out of the industry use this term generically to describe both sewer and water leaks. We focus on sewer and water lines that run underneath the concrete slab of the home. The pipes are typically anywhere between 6 inches to 4 feet underneath the slab.
As a homeowner in north Texas it is important to test for sewer and water leaks under the slab due to the expansion and contraction clay soils in the area. If left undetected or broken a leak can cause the soil to expand when wet and contract when dry. If you suspect or have a leak under the slab of your home, we can help! Our trusted expert plumbers can arrive at your home and let you know if you have a sewer or water leak after performing a slab leak test of your sewer and water plumbing systems.
Sewer Leak Test (Hydrostatic Test)
To begin a sewer leak test we start by locating the sewer clean out and placing a rubber inflatable test ball attached to an air hose. The sewer cleanout area is typically located just outside the home. The rubber test ball will be filled with air to block off any water from escaping during our test.
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Sewer Leak Isolation (Hydrostatic Sewer Leak Isolation) For PVC Pipe
Sewer leak isolation is very much like a hydrostatic sewer leak test, but instead of testing the entire under slab sewer system it is now necessary to test sections to narrow down or isolate the leak or leaks within the under slab sewer system. In order to break the system down into smaller parts for testing, we use different sized inflatable test balls and lengths of air hose strategically placing the test balls into the sewer line where we need them to be.
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Sewer Line Location
A sewer line location can be done with a camera that is inserted into an under slab sewer line throughout a variety of ways in order to locate where the line is and runs from underground. The head of the camera has a special locating device inside of it that transmits a signal to a receiver above the ground so the camera head location can be pinpointed and marked on top of the ground or slab.
If you think of this like a metal detector in a way, the camera head is the metal and the detector would be the receiver. There are certainly other devices with the ability to locate within the industry other than a camera, which can transmit the same signal to a receiver. Within the plumbing leak detection and repair industry a sewer camera is the most widely used line location tool.
Sewer Clean Out Installation
First let’s take a moment to explain what a sewer clean out is and why it is a necessary part for any residential plumbing sewer system. A sewer clean out is a pipe normally with some sort of cap on it which provides access into a sewer line for clearing blockages (sewer snake), a sewer camera inspection or test balls for sewer testing.
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Under Slab Sewer Leak Repair For PVC Pipes
In order to repair an under slab sewer leak the leaks must first be properly located so we can do a sewer leak isolation to find a proper location. Once the leaks are located now it is time for repair.
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Under Slab Sewer Pipe Replacement (Cast Iron Pipe)
In order to repair an under slab sewer leak the leaks must first be properly located so we can do a sewer leak isolation to find a proper location. Once the leaks are located now it is time for repair. In our opinion there are two ways to access a sewer leak under a concrete slab for repair:
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Sewer Line Repair (In Yard)
Are you dealing with a constant clog within your sewer lines? When someone runs a sewer machine cable into the line are they pulling back roots or mud from the sewer line in the yard between the house and the city sewer line? Are you tired of having your sewer line snaked every 3, 6, 9 or 12 months to clear a clogged sewer line in your yard?
If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, In-House Plumbing Company has the trusted sewer repair experts to help resolve your problem.
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Sewer Yard Line Replacement
Are your sewer lines constantly clogging up and in need of replacing? When someone runs a sewer machine cable into the line are they pulling back roots or mud from the yard between the house and the sewer line in the city? We have trusted experts who can visually inspect your sewer line to see what might be causing the problem and once a problem is located, we have the tools and expert individuals to expose and replace sewer lines in your yard.
Whether you have:
- Roots growing
- Pipe that is offset
- Low spot in the sewer line
- A back-falling issue grease buildup
- Obstructions or some other problem
In-House Plumbing Company can resolve your problem with minimal damage to your residential property and landscaping area.
Water Leak Test (Static Test)
The presence of a water leak within your home or property can create many problems. From high water bills, to foundation problems, abnormally low water pressure and/or mold infestation, identifying and addressing a leak promptly is imperative and should not wait. Professional water leak testing services that utilize either a meter test or a water gauge in order to assess the state of your entire system may be needed in order to determine whether or not a problem exists.
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Water Leak Detection
Before performing a leak detection, a leak test should be performed. Once it is known that there is indeed a leak and it is determined that the leak is concealed underground or a slab, a leak detection must be performed to pinpoint the location of the leak. In order to properly pinpoint a leak, it is necessary to use start of the art equipment and the leak location specialist must have very good hearing and years of experience.
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Water Line Location
Start of the art line location equipment can be used by our line location professionals to locate and mark concealed water lines within a wall, underground and/or under a concrete slab home. Most importantly our line location can be done with no destruction to your property.
Water Leak Repair (Under Slab)
In order to repair an under slab water leak the leak must first be properly located. Once the leaks are located now it is time for repair. In our opinion there is one way to access a water leak under a concrete slab for repair. That way is to penetrate through the slab, remove the concrete and dirt to expose the leak.
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Water Leak Repair (In Yard)
Are you seeing puddles of water or wet spots in your yard when it should not be? Are your water bills high? Is one area of your grass staying greener than others? Is water bubbling up in your yard? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, call In-House Plumbing Companies trusted water repair experts. We can test for a water leak, and if a leak is detected we can then evaluate the exact problem.
If the leak is determined to be concealed underground and the exact location is not known, we can perform Water Leak Detection to locate the leak. Once the leak is detected/leak location is determined our trusted, experienced and quality team can come up with the most efficient and cost effective plan to expose and repair the water leak quickly and with minimal damage to your yard and landscaping.
Water Line Replacement (In Yard)
Are you seeing puddles of water or wet spots in your yard when it should not be? Are your water bills high? Is one area of your grass staying greener than others? Is water bubbling up in your yard? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, call In-House Plumbing. We can test for a water leak.
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Water Leak Repair (Above Slab)
Tunneling: Residential home tunnels are used to gain access from the exterior edge of your home to someplace interior while avoiding having to break a hole through your slab.
Generally, tunnels whatever size necessary in length and measure 3 feet from side to side by 3 feet from top to bottom. Tunnels are dug by hand in a normal situation. Tunnels can be used to repair a broken sewer drain pipe under a concrete slab.
Shower Pan Test: More details coming soon.
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