Every home or commercial property is built on a foundation, but not all foundations are the same. Some properties are built on concrete slabs, which may also be called slab-on-grade foundations. As the name suggests, they’re thick concrete slabs that are poured directly onto the ground. Homes or commercial properties that are built on slab foundations don’t have a basement or crawl space.

Slab foundations are common in our home state of Texas, as well as in other locations with warmer climates or soil that’s not ideal for digging. Although they look and behave differently than traditional foundations, it’s equally as important to make sure they’re in top shape. No matter what kind of foundation you have, it’s key to the structural integrity of your property.

Wondering if you’re experiencing a slab leak? Read on to learn more about the warning signs.

The warning signs of a slab leak are not quite the same as those for a foundation issue. If your home or commercial property is experiencing a slab leak, you may notice the following:

If you have any of the warning signs of a slab leak in your home or commercial property, call Accurate Leak and Line right away.
There’s no time to wait.

Similar to foundation issues, slab leaks are often caused when land movement causes the slab to shift. The stress caused by land movement can lead to pipes breaking or snapping, as well as leaky drain lines. When your pipe system, water lines, or sewer lines begin to leak, the leak seeps into the slab foundation and causes it to degrade. When left unaddressed, slab leaks aren’t just costly to repair; they may cause irreparable damage to your property and health risks from contamination of your water supply.