Leak Detection & Slab Leak Repair in San Antonio

Slab leak repair typically runs $1,500 to $8,000 or more, depending on severity, accessibility, and whether water damage restoration is also needed. We confirm your specific price after detection pinpoints the exact location.

It depends on your policy. Standard homeowner's insurance typically does not cover the repair itself, since it's considered a maintenance issue, but water damage caused by a sudden leak is often covered. We recommend calling your insurance carrier to understand your specific coverage before assuming either way.

If it's a single, isolated leak in an otherwise sound system, a spot repair usually makes more sense. If you've had repeated leaks, the pipe material is old galvanized steel, or multiple sections are showing signs of failure, a full repipe is often the better long-term investment. We'll give you a straight recommendation after detection.

We use acoustic listening devices that detect the sound of pressurized water escaping through walls, floors, or concrete, thermal imaging cameras that reveal temperature differences caused by leaking hot or cold water, and pressure testing to isolate which section of your plumbing contains the leak. All of this happens before any demolition.

Professional leak detection typically runs $150 to $500 depending on the method needed, a simple visual inspection and water meter test costs less than thermal imaging or ground penetrating radar for a hidden slab leak.

A rising water bill with no explanation, damp spots or a musty smell, the sound of running water when everything is off, warm or cold spots on your floor, and new or widening foundation cracks are the most common signs. If you notice any of these, it's worth having it checked before it gets worse.

Detection typically takes 1 to 3 hours depending on your home's size and the leak's location. Repair time varies with severity, a straightforward spot repair can be same-day, while a more extensive reroute or section replacement may take longer. We'll give you a timeline after detection confirms the scope.

Turn off your main water supply if you suspect active flooding, and avoid the area if there's any risk of electrical hazard near standing water. Then call us, we'll get a technician out to detect and confirm the source before more damage occurs.