Slab Leak Detection
& Repair Experts
High water bills? Hot spots on your floor? Don't let amateurs start tearing up your concrete slab blindly. We use state-of-the-art acoustic and thermal mapping to pinpoint the exact location of underground plumbing leaks before starting a clean, professional repair.
Leak Location
- Acoustic/ultrasonic pipe path scanning
- Thermal imaging wall/floor assessment
- Pressure testing of lines
- Isolation of leak to exact 2x2 section
- Avoids unnecessary demolition work
Slab Access
- Surgical breaking of concrete slab at pinpoint site
- Controlled soil extraction down to line
- Exposing damaged copper or PEX line
- Prepped safely for professional pipe repair
Line Re-Route
- For brittle, aging copper lines
- Bypasses the subterranean line completely
- Runs brand new PEX lines safely through walls/attic
- Avoids breaking floors entirely
- Long-term structural protection
Hidden Water Leaks Can Ruin Your Foundation
In El Paso, many residential and commercial properties are built directly on top of heavy concrete slab foundations. The plumbing lines run beneath that thick concrete. When soil shifts due to heavy weather, or when our highly mineralized hard water causes chemical scaling inside copper pipes, microscopic cracks break open.
Because the leak is hidden beneath feet of concrete and dirt, it can run undetected for months. Millions of gallons of water erode the supportive soil beneath your building, causing your foundation to sag, warp, or crack.
Never let a plumber use guess-work. Triad Plumbing uses ultra-sensitive acoustic microphones to hear the underground water vibrations. We find the precise point of failure, meaning we only break exactly what is required to execute a permanent fix.
Leak Detection FAQs
What are the signs of a slab leak?
The most common indicators include an unexpected surge in your water bill, hearing a persistent water hissing sound when everything is off, an area on your tile or carpet that feels distinctly hot underfoot (indicating a hot water side leak), or unexplained cracking along the base of drywall or flooring.
How much does leak detection cost in El Paso?
Triad Plumbing provides professional electronic leak detection for a flat rate of $365. This covers utilizing advanced acoustic and thermal imaging equipment to isolate the exact location of the subterranean leak.
Is it better to repair a slab leak or re-route the line?
If your home is newer and the pipe is in good condition, a direct slab repair (spot-fix) makes perfect sense. However, if your home has older copper plumbing that is actively scaling, fixing one spot often leads to another leak breaking open nearby due to pressure. In those cases, bypassing the slab entirely and re-routing the line with modern PEX through your walls is the smartest investment.