Leaks in the slab? Not unless the pipes running into the slab ( such as the waste or water plumbing) burst or you have some major structural issues or a crack in the foundation itself
It can be repaired depending where it is but it is costly.
Usually they dig down and around the part of foundation the pipe is located in, cut the burst and install new pipe. The refill the excavation.
What makes you think the foundation has a leak?
LEEDAVID... No need to yell Slab leaks are not that uncommon in Florida. The repair is usually to cut that area loose and repipe overhead and thru the walls.
Basically, you are replumbing the entire water supply system of the house....and it is not cheap.
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I do both types of foundations....slab and crawl / basement.
Both have pros and cons:
Slab:
Pros
cheaper (only because less foundation height)
no radon or moisture problems to worry about.
no wood destroying pest to be worried about (yes, I know that termites can eat through concrete however lets keep it real)
hvac ductwork in ceiling...which I like for no other reason then usuable floor space and kids dropping things in ductwork.
Plumbing - no (to little) connections exposed to ever changing temperature. My plumber says he has had more leaks with lines running through crawls and overhead then in slabs.
Less settlement (breathing) cracks on walls if slab is poured correctly using concrete girder and pylon where load points dictate.
Cons
repairs can be costly
life of carpet is diminished
can not install solid wood flooring without making modifications which in turn defeat the purpose of concrete.
For 2nd story homes, more ductwork to hide or account for that can not be installed under crawl space. I personally hate "chases" running through the first floor of a home.
When we build on a slab we install a large (chase) pipe into the foundation and then put the other lines inside this chase pipe. If there is ever a problem it is just a matter of cutting loose the damaged pipe and running a new one. Much cheaper and easier. Maybe the builder of your property did this.
Leaks in the slab? Not unless the pipes running into the slab ( such as the waste or water plumbing) burst or you have some major structural issues or a crack in the foundation itself
It can be repaired depending where it is but it is costly.
Usually they dig down and around the part of foundation the pipe is located in, cut the burst and install new pipe. The refill the excavation.
What makes you think the foundation has a leak?
LEEDAVID... No need to yell
Slab leaks are not that uncommon in Florida. The repair is usually to cut that area loose and repipe overhead and thru the walls.
Basically, you are replumbing the entire water supply system of the house....and it is not cheap.
[addsig]
I do both types of foundations....slab and crawl / basement.
Both have pros and cons:
Slab:
Pros
cheaper (only because less foundation height)
no radon or moisture problems to worry about.
no wood destroying pest to be worried about (yes, I know that termites can eat through concrete however lets keep it real)
hvac ductwork in ceiling...which I like for no other reason then usuable floor space and kids dropping things in ductwork.
Plumbing - no (to little) connections exposed to ever changing temperature. My plumber says he has had more leaks with lines running through crawls and overhead then in slabs.
Less settlement (breathing) cracks on walls if slab is poured correctly using concrete girder and pylon where load points dictate.
Cons
repairs can be costly
life of carpet is diminished
can not install solid wood flooring without making modifications which in turn defeat the purpose of concrete.
For 2nd story homes, more ductwork to hide or account for that can not be installed under crawl space. I personally hate "chases" running through the first floor of a home.
NC_Yank
When we build on a slab we install a large (chase) pipe into the foundation and then put the other lines inside this chase pipe. If there is ever a problem it is just a matter of cutting loose the damaged pipe and running a new one. Much cheaper and easier. Maybe the builder of your property did this.
I have seen water rising through the slab to to a high water table and poor drainage.
In this business, all things are possible.
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