Slab Leak Detected — Emergency Steps Before Foundation Damage

Shut off main water supply immediately if leak is confirmed or strongly suspected

⚠ Slab leaks can waste 100+ gallons per day undetected

Document signs: warm floor spots, unexplained water bill spikes, sound of running water, cracks in slab or walls

⚠ Multiple signs together strongly indicate active slab leak

Photograph floor discoloration, baseboard swelling, and any visible moisture at slab edges

⚠ Insurance adjusters need evidence of sudden vs gradual leak

Call a leak detection specialist — electronic amplification and thermal imaging locate pipes under slab

⚠ Jackhammering without precise location destroys unnecessary flooring

Call restoration for moisture mapping of subfloor and walls — slab leaks wick moisture vertically

⚠ Surface dry floors can hide saturated subfloor

Open insurance claim — sudden slab leaks are often covered; gradual leaks may be denied

⚠ Document when you first noticed symptoms