Slab Leak Detection in Texas
A slab leak is a leak in a water line under a concrete floor. It's fixed one of three ways: a spot repair through the slab, rerouting the line through walls or the attic, or repiping the affected section.
Coverage in Texas
Covered ZIP codes
1,203
Cities and towns
703
Most-covered
Houston, San Antonio, Dallas
What drives slab leak detection calls in Texas
Slab leaks
When: Shrink-swell clay soils. What fails: Pipes under the slab crack as soil moves. What to do: Watch for rising water bills or warm floor spots, and ask for electronic leak detection.
Summer and drought: Clay soils shrink in drought, moving slabs and cracking pipes underneath.
Most Texas homes sit on concrete slabs, and many newer homes run water lines through the attic. Older homes in Houston, Dallas and San Antonio often have cast-iron drains under the slab that crack and scale over time.
Hiring for slab leak detection in Texas
The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners licenses plumbers, including master plumbers. A plumbing company must operate under a responsible master plumber who is authorized to obtain permits, carries the required insurance and takes responsibility for the work.
SteadWell is a free referral service, not a plumbing company. Calls to (833) 753-0180 are routed by ZIP code to independent, licensed plumbers; our Texas coverage list includes 1,203 ZIP codes. Ask for the trip fee and total price before work starts.
About slab leak detection
- A warm spot on a tile or concrete floor
- Water meter moves with everything off
- Sound of running water with no fixtures on
- Damp carpet or cupped wood flooring
- Unexplained jump in the water bill
The full guide covers the visit and cost factors: Slab Leak Detection & Repair.
Slab Leak Detection in Texas: questions
How do I check a plumber's license in Texas?
The Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners licenses plumbers, including master plumbers. A plumbing company must operate under a responsible master plumber who is authorized to obtain permits, carries the required insurance and takes responsibility for the work.
Is slab leak detection available in Houston?
Houston is among the most-covered cities in our Texas call-routing list. Calls are connected by ZIP code to an independent, licensed plumber who serves it; if none does, you're told so.
What are the signs of a slab leak?
An unexplained jump in the water bill, running water sounds with fixtures off, a warm spot on the floor, damp flooring, or a meter that moves when nothing is on.