Slab Leak Repair and Detection Services by Berkeys in Dallas, Ft. Worth

Early slab leak detection can help prevent costly foundation and slab leak repairs.

Nearly all homes in the Dallas/Fort Worth area are built on concrete slabs because the surrounding clay soil is very unstable and unsuitable for basements. A slab foundations reduce the structural risk to your home, but it doesn’t eliminate it. Berkeys can help you mitigate any potential problems.

Soil Shift Can Cause Plumbing Leaks

Plumbing lines buried beneath slabs are vulnerable to shifting soils. If the soil moves too much, plumbing lines can develop leaks. A slow leak beneath a home can cause the soil to shift more, which can make the leak worse. The potential for increasing damage makes early leak detection essential. Even the smallest of leaks can yield devastating results. A leak the size of a pinhead, for example, can waste 360,000 gallons per year, enough to fill 12,000 bathtubs until they are overflowing.

In severe cases, the slab and flooring can erupt and flood every room on the ground floor, ruining floor coverings, furniture, water heaters and other appliances. When that happens, foundation repair is only one of several serious problems. Alternatively, a leak beneath the slab can erode the soil and cause the slab to cave in. When the slab fails, the weight of the concrete breaks the plumbing lines beneath, causing a rush of water into the home.

Slab leak detection and foundation leak repair play a vital role in keeping your home’s foundation intact. We would much rather locate a suspected leak than do major repair work afterward. But how do you know when to call your plumbing repair company, Berkeys Plumbing?

Call Berkeys for leak detection if:

  • Your water bill increases for no apparent reason
  • You can hear water running when no faucets are on
  • You see cracks in your foundation
  • Grass around the foundation grows unevenly
  • There is a visible shift in the soil around your home
  • You notice warm spots on flooring above the slab
  • You see discolored floor coverings, such as darkened hardwood
  • You smell bad odors coming from floors or walls

Preventive Plumbing: The Path to Early Leak Detection

Leak detection is a vital part of ensuring that your home’s plumbing system is functioning well and safely. You stand to save a lot of money on needlessly high water bills and avoid possibly having to spend tens of thousands of dollars on foundation repair and restoring a flooded home.

Berkeys recommends annual plumbing tune-ups as the best way to spot little problems before they have a chance to become big problems.


Plumbing peace of mind for only $99/year with The Berkeys CLUB

When you join The Berkeys CLUB, you can rest assured that you are covered when it comes to any plumbing problems you may experience throughout the year. We take care of our members’ homes as if they were our own, only sending drug-tested, background-checked, and professionally-trained technicians into your home.

  • Up to 15% OFF savings on service
  • Member-only special offers
  • Annual plumbing inspection
  • Front-of-the-line VIP scheduling
  • Peace of mind for pennies a day!
  • Automatic extended two year warranties
  • ONLY $99/year—valid immediately

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