Leak Under Concrete Floor

Water stains on the ceiling or joists below.

Leak under concrete floor.

Discussion in plumbers talk started by redhotferrari feb 7 2010. Elusive leaks hard to find slab leaks require the use of specialized listening devices. Finished flooring will be removed in order to expose the concrete. In the case of a tub set on a concrete slab the leak will ruin flooring in the bathroom or adjoining rooms.

Another sign indicating a potential sewer line leak is a dome or raised section in the floor. Concrete allows sound to pass through it fairly cleanly this is due to there being little variation in the density or make up of the material. To escape this water may pool on top of your floors yard or the concrete itself. Opening a slab will create a significant amount of dust so taking the appropriate steps to cover and or remove furniture and valuables is important.

This will be contingent on just how much water has accumulated. If you have wood panel floors watch out for spots where the wood starts to warp. Water will find a way under the concrete and rise when it finds space ie. Check every waterpipe coming out of the floor.

These leaks can stain or destroy the ceiling below or rot floor joists. If you have carpeted floors search for areas that look darker or are unexpectedly damp. Once the leak is located jackhammering a hole in the floor is required to access the pipe. When the land surrounding the foundation is waterlogged risk of seepage is high especially if the situation isn t fixed.

Signs of trouble bathtub drain leaking. Hi guys need to access and repair a leaking heating pipe which is buried in concrete had a guy with thermal image camera find the leak so no problems there. Slab leaks create water build ups underneath your concrete foundation. To mitigate the problem using a drainage system near the foundation proves to be a particularly effective solution.

If there are no signs of leaks in the ceiling or in any other the water sources throughout your home the conclusion is assumed to be a leak under the floor. Leaking pipe under concrete floor. The easiest way for water to leak through concrete is to come in through any cracks in the floor. How to fix a concrete floor leak install a french drain.

Page 1 of 2 1 2 next redhotferrari new member. Water leak under a concrete floor to find a water leak under a concrete floor is relatively straightforward particularly if the leak has a high frequency or has a high volume. To seal up these cracks use a concrete patching compound available from hardware and home improvement stores.