Repairing a Hot Water Slab Leak in an Allen, Texas Home
A leak in your home can be frustrating enough. But when the source remains hidden, well, that’s a whole new level of challenge. For instance,
A leak in your home can be frustrating enough. But when the source remains hidden, well, that’s a whole new level of challenge. For instance,
A leak in your home can be frustrating enough. But
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Legacy Plumbing HQ
1101 E Eldorado Pkwy
Little Elm, TX 75068
469-389-4020
Legacy Plumbing Frisco
15222 King Road, STE 1002
Frisco, TX 75034
972-752-6537
8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Monday – Friday
Legacy Plumbing HQ
1101 E Eldorado Pkwy
Little Elm, TX 75068
(972) 357-1754
Legacy Plumbing Frisco
15222 King Road, STE 1002
Frisco, TX 75034
(972) 449-5879
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Monday – Friday
For the very best in slab leak detection and repair, DFW homeowners trust Legacy Plumbing. With an award-winning team of experienced plumbers, you can be sure we will be able to quickly and efficiently locate and repair any slab leak regardless of size or difficulty.
We only hire the most knowledgeable, skilled technicians. We will arrive on time. You will always know the price before any work begins and we will leave the slab cleaner than we found it.
Call us now for more information and to get on the schedule, or keep reading to learn more about how we approach sewer and water line slab leak repair.
The vast majority of homes north of Dallas that were built between the 1960s and 2010s have copper water lines under the slab foundations. Copper makes an excellent water line, but over time pin-hole leaks have the tendency to develop. This can be caused by improper installation, the water line touching concrete or a piece of ferrous metal, or turbulence in the water line.
Signs of a water line slab leak may include:
In order for the test to be successfully performed, there must not be any leaky faucets or toilets and the house line must be successfully isolated from the yard line. After a leak has been confirmed, Legacy Plumbing uses top-of-the-line water leak detection equipment, such as acoustic listening devices and electronic line locators to locate the leak and determine the severity of any damage.
For water leaks, Legacy Plumbing typically starts by confirming a leak by pressure testing the lines. A pressure gauge is typically connected to a faucet and the water is turned off at the meter or at the shut off valve in the yard. The pressure on the gauge is monitored to determine if there is a loss of pressure.
Water line slab leak repairs can be made through small slab penetrations or by tunneling under the perimeter. In some cases, re-routing waterlines is a more economical solution, especially when the overall pipe system is corroded. When applicable, re-routing waterlines can also be used to prevent damage to expensive flooring. Read our blog article on the Four Ways to Fix a Slab Leak for more information.
Unfortunately, the soil in the Dallas Metro is notorious for causing slab foundations to shift over time. This ends up causing many of the sewer slab leaks in our area. Older homes may still have cast iron sewer lines, while newer homes utilize PVC piping under the slab. Cast iron can become corroded over time, while PVC piping is more likely to break. Sewer-line slab leaks can happen to older homes and newer homes. Detecting a slab leak is the first critical step, once confirmed a repair is necessary to prevent further damage.
For sewer and drain leaks, Legacy Plumbing uses isolation test balloons and sewer line camera equipment to locate the area(s) of the leak. A test ball is placed in the main sewer line at an exterior cleanout. The lines are then filled with water and monitored at the floor level to determine if the water drops. If the water does drop, a leak is confirmed. Isolation testing and running a camera in the line are the next steps to determine the exact location of the leak(s).
After our findings, we will consult with the homeowner on the best course of action to get the leak repaired. There are many factors to evaluate and determine the best way to repair a slab leak or replace a water or sewer line. The overall plumbing layout, house layout, slope, length, and depth of the lines can all determine the best outcome. Legacy Plumbing has extensive experience in both water line and sewer line slab leaks. We will walk you through the best solution before incurring any additional costs.
If you suspect you have a slab leak, you can trust Legacy Plumbing to get it resolved accurately, completely, and efficiently.
Know this: Legacy Plumbing provides the top slab leak repair and slab leak detection services guaranteed to resolve your plumbing problems and help reduce your water bill. Homeowners in Frisco, Plano, McKinney and throughout North Dallas have made Legacy Plumbing their first choice for major to minor repairs.
Give us a call today for top-rated slab leak repair and more!
First time using Legacy Plumbing. They were highly rated in my Neighborhood App so I gave them a shot. Thought I had a slab leak, but turned out to be a leak in the front hose bib behind the wall. Mathew and Travis arrived on time and diagnosed my issue quickly. I was presented with three options and upfront pricing for each. These guys were amazing. I have never seen such attention to detail and professionalism. Over-kill on every part of their work. Will definitely use Legacy again.
For several months our water bill had more than doubled without any extra activities that would explain the increased water consumption. I called Legacy Plumbing and from the time I first called them and spoke with Clifton to the work completed by Matthew and his team I was very happy with their process and work performed. Mathew identified a leak in the water line under the slab that was continuously losing water under the house. The line was replaced and the problem resolved. If you need a Plumber for any reason I would highly recommend you call Legacy Plumbing.
Harry & Tamara
Legacy was wonderful! They went out of their way to make the extensive repairs needed at our home. It was all done as quickly as possible, with little inconvenience to us. We had tried for a year to get plumbers to come out—the repair was under the house—and no one in our vicinity wanted the job. Our son recommended Legacy highly. We called, they agreed to come, and a few weeks later, all repairs were done! Polite, professional, considerate.
I called in a panic thinking I had a major leak under my living room floor, but wanted to speak to a plumber to be sure before too much damage was done. Theron called back within minutes and after troubleshooting my situation virtually, realized it was not a leak, but the circulator on my water-heater that was just doing it’s job getting hot water to the whole house! He was so kind, knowledgeable and quick to respond.
I will ABSOLUTELY use Legacy for our next plumbing issue!
Today was the most remarkable Service Call from a Plumbing Company for a Major Repair. The two technicians, Canon and Adam, arrived on time this morning. From the time of arrival and departure the care and concern to help us was beyond belief. We called for an appointment to have them evaluate our “slab leak”. Having already gotten a few estimates from $6500 – $11,000 other companies told us it would be necessary to tunnel & dig under the house and/or put holes in the floor. After Canon & Adam did an extensive evaluation, they suggested a “sleeve method” to repair the fresh water pipe that was leaking under our kitchen floor. Using the “sleeve method” our cost was $3160 and hardly any mess at all and NO outside repair or tunneling required. These two guys worked as a team for over 6 hours together. Their determination to find the exact location of the water line leak and provide the most cost efficient plan of this repair was their top priority; while cleaning & tidying up as they went along. We couldn’t have been more pleased about the service, the price and professionalism. Thank You Canon and Adam…. you did an exceptional job! Curtis & Marilyn P – Carrollton, TX.
I want to make a commendation to Wayne and Hubart for his professionalism. I am very satisfy with their work. They came on time, and did the under slab repair diligently. Very courteous and eagerly to do their job well done. Hats off to the excavation team, so impressed with their job, they left no evidence whatsoever about the digging, everything came back to its place, like there was no job done there. Immaculate results! Thanks to both teams for the excellent work done here!!!
We discovered on Sunday (labor day weekend) we suddenly had heated floors in in the laundry room – nice. Also the cold water faucets in the kitchen and laundry room provided warm water.
Yes, a water-leak in the slab.
Called Legacy plumbing and got a call back very quickly that went through the options for the reasons and the pricing for the possible scenarios.
Kelly McGinn and his colleague(sorry, not good with names) came on Tuesday morning after labor day and diagnosed the problem and fixed the leak. A 1/8″ hole in one of the hot water pipe, in the slab.
A few hours later it was all fixed and at a fair price – Not the first time over the years that Legacy Plumbing, Kyle and team help us with plumbing issues. All the dry wall, wood etc was put back in place and it was cleaner than before.
Thanks – keep up the great work.
Sten and Nancy Andersson
I called Legacy about a hot water leak under my slab. Four months earlier I had a similar problem and a used independent plumber who fixed a similar leak in an agonizing 2-day dusty intrusion into our lives. This time I decided to go with a highly rated professional establishment, Legacy. Enoch and associate arrived in uniform and presented themselves in a very professional manner. They evaluated the problem and explained the solution in detail. We hardly knew they were there and 4 hours later the leak was fixed. During the work a wall plate was accidentally broken, we told him not to worry, but before they left Enoch had located the plate online and ordered it. We received it today. We will definitely use Legacy in the future.
You were the third company I called. I was told I had a major issue with my home plumbing under my slab. Wayne Pierce and James came out and diagnosed very quickly that was not the case. The completed their job quickly and were very thorough. They saved me a ton on my money. I am very grateful. So glad I called. This will be my first call next time. No offense, I hope there is not a-next time! Thank you!
Yesterday we heard an unusual sound in the wall that sounded like water running, so we feared there was a slab leak. We contacted Legacy Plumbing when our son and daughter-in-law referred us to Legacy Plumbing, the company that installed a new water heater for them in the summer of this year, 2019. They had great service then, so we checked Legacy’s website and read customer reviews. That sealed it for us, and the owner, Theron Young, got on the phone to speak to me and explained the possible issue we might be having. He explained fully the job estimates and came across as very professional. His taking the time to explain things helped very much. So the appointment was made for the following day, and we were extremely pleased with Matthew and his apprentice Steven who were real professionals. The company has obviously taught its employees to be courteous, helpful, on-time, and well-trained to answer any questions we had. We trusted these men immediately and were greatly relieved when they quickly discovered that we merely had a leak in an outdoor faucet. Matthew then gave us a definite estimate of the job he and Steven had to accomplish to repair the leak by replacing the part of the faucet exposed to the outdoor. He had to cut through mortar and possibly remove a stone in the wainscotting but did a super job of repairing the hole so neatly. Very impressed! These gentlemen were so pleasant and communicated very effectively. We highly recommend this company and will not hesitate to request the team of Matthew and Steven in the future. They should have bright futures with Legacy Plumbing! Thank you, guys, for a job well done! We should be able to give you both and your company more than 5 stars!
Enoch just serviced our home. He could not be any better if he tried. He even stopped by one night on his way home just to see if everything was alright. When he was here, he discovered we had a leak in our main feed line to our home while he was fixing something else. Highly efficient, friendly, and knowledgeable. Very satisfied with the service.
In the last couple of years, my 43-year-old home has begun to show its age, and several of the symptoms have been in the plumbing. Luckily I found Legacy Plumbing. They have repaired cast iron pipe breaks, slab leaks, replaced my water heater, and solved additional problems. Master plumber, Wayne, has led the repair of most of these problems. He is thoroughly professional, quickly diagnoses the problem, finds leaks with amazing accuracy, completes the repair, and leaves everything cleaned up. He does all this while teaching one of the less experienced plumbers in every step of the repair, not just with what steps he is taking, but why each step is important. They are lucky to have such a mentor, and I am lucky that I found Legacy Plumbing and Wayne.
I just used Legacy Plumbing last week for a slab leak. They were knowledgeable thorough, honest, explained everything and their quote was right on. They were extremely neat and cleaned up before they left. I don’t know what their prices are for basic plumbing, but I won’t go anywhere else for big jobs.
Our experience with these guys was very positive! We had a hot water leak under our home’s slab, which was rather stressful. Wayne took the time to explain everything in-depth, discussed all the options and the pricing. He was extremely knowledgeable, professional, informative, and honest. We were very happy with the pricing, and the amount of time it took to complete the project successfully. The apprentice, Schuyler, was also very professional and helpful! I would definitely go to these guys for any future repairs, and would highly recommend them to all my friends and family! It’s great to have found such honest, hardworking, and knowledgeable folks that can be relied on for home repairs. Thank you, guys!
Headquarters
1101 E Eldorado Pkwy
Little Elm, TX 75068
Legacy Plumbing Frisco
15222 King Road, STE 1002
Frisco, TX 75034
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