Slab Leak Training
Slab Leak Detection Workflow
Complete 8-step guided workflow for under-slab leak diagnostics and repair verification
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Steps
Step 1
Initial Assessment
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Step 2
Meter Test & Isolation
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Step 3
Pressure Testing
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Step 4
Acoustic Detection
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Step 5
Line Tracing & Mapping
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Step 6
Infrared Imaging (Optional)
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Step 7
Access & Excavation
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Step 8
Verification & Documentation
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Step 1 of 8
Initial Assessment
Gather key information before beginning diagnostic work
Checklist (tap to expand, tap again to check off)
Property type: Residential, Commercial, Multi-family
Construction era: Pre-1960, 1960-1975, 1975-2000, Post-2000
Plumbing type: Copper, Galvanized, PEX, CPVC, PEX-AL-PEX
Slab type: Post-tension, Rebar, Monolithic, Raised foundation
Symptoms: High water bill, meter running, wet spots, warm floor areas
Water heater age and condition
Recent renovations or foundation work
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Pro Tips
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Post-tension slabs require extreme caution - consult structural engineer before cutting
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Homes built 1960-1975 often have galvanized steel - expect corrosion
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Check for irrigation zones - they can mimic slab leak symptoms
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Warm spots on floor usually indicate hot water line leak
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