Central Texas's expansive clay soils shrink and swell with drought and rain, flexing slabs and the pipes cast in or beneath them. That's why slab leaks, and failed hydrostatic tests on drains, are so common from Georgetown to San Antonio. A slab leak usually arrives with an urgent call, a jackhammer quote and a foundation company in the same week.
We interpret the leak detection and hydrostatic test reports, ask whether the failure is a one-off or a symptom, and lay out the real trade-offs of tunneling, breaking the slab, rerouting or repiping. If foundation work is involved, we help coordinate the order of operations so plumbing repairs aren't undone by a lift.
When to call us
- Warm spots on the floor, the sound of running water, or a spinning meter
- A leak detection company found a leak under the slab
- A drain line failed a hydrostatic test
- Foundation repair is planned and plumbing testing is required
- You've had more than one slab leak
What we do
- Review of leak detection, hydrostatic and camera reports
- Spot repair vs. reroute vs. repipe analysis for your home
- Tunneling vs. slab break evaluation for drain repairs
- Coordination guidance with foundation contractors
- Bid scope and price review
What you get
What drives the fee
- Supply vs. drain leak
- Number of reports to review
- On-site evaluation
- Foundation coordination
Slab Leaks FAQ
Is it better to reroute or repair a slab leak?
For a single leak in otherwise healthy pipe, a spot repair can be fine. For copper or older pipe with one leak already, rerouting the line overhead often costs similar and avoids future slab breaks. We weigh it for your specific home.
What does a failed hydrostatic test mean?
It means the under-slab drain system didn't hold water at the test level, indicating a leak or break somewhere below the floor. It's not automatically a full replacement: a camera inspection and isolation testing narrow down where and how bad.
Will insurance pay for a slab leak?
Many Texas policies cover access (breaking and restoring the slab) and resulting water damage but not the pipe repair itself. Read your policy's 'tear out' language and we can document the findings for your claim.