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Since 1989, Plumbing Express has helped thousands of Georgia residents with slab leaks & repipes. We help our customers with:
- Slab Leak Detection
- Spot Slab Repairs
- First Floor & Whole Home Repipes
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When water pipes located under your home’s concrete foundation (or “slab”) develops a leak, releasing water directly under the foundation, it can be a one-off occurrence or a sign that the network of water pipes running underneath your home has deteriorated and is beginning to fail. The symptoms of a slab leak include:
- High water bills without visible leaks
- Damp or wet flooring
- Warm spots on the floor
- Moldy smells
- Running water sounds
If left unaddressed, a slab leak can cause significant damage to floors and walls and even shifting or cracking of the foundation.
Many clients have a single slab leak repaired through a traditionally recommended method of breaking the floor with a jackhammer to access the pipes. This repair method addresses the single leak but leaves the rest of the failing pipe to fail later. Homeowners have a traditional slab repair performed only to experience a series of leaks over the coming months and years due to the underlying condition of the pipe.
Plumbing Express offers a range of options to address the slab leak problem including leak detection, spot slab repairs, and repipe of the first floor. A first floor repipe bypasses all the water supply pipes in your slab ensuring that you won’t have another slab leak in the future.
Call us at (678) 439-9540 for professional slab leak detection & repair services you can count on. One of our friendly plumbers will be glad discuss the best options for your home.
BYPASS PLUMBING IN THE SLAB VS. SLAB LEAK SPOT REPAIR
In many cases, a slab leak indicates all the slab pipes have reached a point of failure. Repairing a slab leak can be a “Whack-a Mole” solution that is costly, invasive and does not solve the problem. We recommend bypassing slab pipes through our proven method of repiping, the First Floor Repipe™.
We believe bypassing bad slab pipe and re-routing new pipes vertically is the best option for homeowners because it is a permanent solution. We are able to provide a substantial warranty on this type pipe of re-routing because a completely new pipe is installed, and the entire defective pipe beneath the slab is eliminated from the plumbing system.
A First Floor Repipe™ by Plumbing Express involves the following:
- Transferable Labor & Materials Warranty
- Quick turn-key process (includes drywall patching & paint)
- Insurance may help off-set the cost of the work
- Water restored to the home at the end of each work day
- Peace of mind knowing you won’t have another slab leak ever
- The best materials and W2 employees who know their stuff
- Flexible payment options
Our free inspection will determine if your slab is leaking at all, and yield a First Floor Repipe™ estimate as a solution. Call us today at (678) 439-9540 for your free slab leak inspection.
Why Choose Plumbing Express?
Our plumbers help protect the health and comfort of our clients when hot water supplies are out, piping systems deteriorate, and drains don’t work.
We offer a direct road to appropriate, complete solutions through excellent home plumbing in the Metro Atlanta area. Thorough estimates are available during our regular business hours and all consultations, inspections, repairs and installations are fulfilled with friendly service.
Working with us means you are served by a locally owned company and by a knowledgeable, dedicated staff whom are passionate about plumbing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A slab leak refers to a leak in the water pipes located beneath the concrete foundation (or “slab”) of a home or building. These leaks can occur in the pipes that carry water to or from the house, typically as a result of corrosion, shifting soil, or poor installation. Since the pipes are beneath the slab, these leaks can be difficult to detect and may cause significant damage if left untreated.
Slab leaks are a serious issue because they can lead to structural damage, mold growth, and foundation problems, so early detection and repair are important.
Slab leaks are relatively common in the United States, particularly in older homes with concrete slab foundations. While they can be challenging to detect, they have the potential to cause serious damage to your home’s foundation and lead to higher water bills.
We recommend calling a plumber before calling a leak detection company. Plumbers can help you evaluate the situation and can conduct isolation tests to confirm the leak is indeed under the slab.
We do refer to multiple leak detection partners during specific situations where determining all the slab leak locations is warranted for the homeowner to gain peace of mind before deciding to bypass the slab.
After a pipe has deteriorated significantly small holes can develop from weak points across the pipe. Water will begin to seep out of these holes. The small holes grow larger over time resulting in a leak that can be visible in the floor or outside the foundation.
Signs of a slab leak can sometimes be subtle, but if left unchecked, they can lead to significant damage. Here are common indicators that you might have a slab leak:
- Increased water bill without other signs of a leak
- Moisture or seepage on the 1st floor
- Leaking water outside the foundation.
- Warm spots on the floor
- Moldy smells
- Running water sounds
If you notice any of these signs, it’s important to contact a professional plumber to investigate the issue before a potential slab leak causes further damage to your home.
Rerouting plumbing lines in a slab foundation is a repair method for slab leaks that involves redirecting pipes around the damaged area. This approach is often ideal when only a small section of pipe is affected or when the pipes are difficult to access because they are encased in concrete. Rerouting is typically less expensive and less disruptive than other repair options, and it can also make the pipes more accessible for future maintenance.
Slab repairs or “spot” repair amounts to patching a defective pipe. These are short-term to medium term solutions at best. Plus, spot repairs are fixing a pipe in one place that may be defective in others. For that reason, there is a minimal warranty.
Many plumbers recommend a spot repair because they do not have experience bypassing slab pipes and re-routing vertically like we do. Spot repairs require identifying the approximate location of a leak by a professional leak detection service. Professional leak detection companies use a version of a microphone to approximate the location of a leak by honing in on sound produced by pressurized water or air escaping the small hole in the pipe.
Leak detectors make the assumption that the point the microphone detects the strongest sound is directly over the leak. When the leak detector determines the most likely area of a leak, they place a mark on your floor.
Leak detection services are notoriously inaccurate and their results are not guaranteed. Variations in slab concrete thickness, density, and sound conductivity, or the presence of multiple leaks mean the mark can be further away from the actual leak location.
Inaccuracy of leak detection instruments in addition to variations in sound carrying qualities of the slab also contribute to error in detection. Detection companies generally set a goal for a leak to be located within 2-4 feet of the mark. This 4 ft diameter means the leak is ideally within an 8-foot circular area on the floor. Inaccurate leak detection is a common problem for plumbers and can significantly balloon the cost of repairs to your home caused by jackhammering concrete and demolition.
Whether slab leaks are covered by homeowners insurance depends on the specifics of your policy and the cause of the leak.
Most standard homeowners insurance policies will cover damage caused by slab leaks if the leak is sudden and accidental. For example, if a pipe unexpectedly bursts and causes water damage to your home, the repairs for the damage (such as fixing flooring, walls, or the foundation) may be covered. However, the cost to repair or replace the leaking pipe itself is often not covered.
If the slab leak is due to long-term neglect, poor maintenance, or gradual wear and tear, it is typically not covered by homeowners insurance. Insurers generally expect homeowners to maintain their plumbing systems, and issues that develop over time, such as corrosion or gradual leaks, may not be eligible for coverage.
Slab leaks can lead to mold growth if left untreated. Some policies provide coverage for mold remediation, but it often comes with limitations or caps on the amount that will be paid out. If mold is a result of a covered slab leak, there may be some assistance for cleanup, but the extent of coverage will depend on your policy.
To better understand if your insurance will cover slab leaks, it’s important to:
- Review your homeowners insurance policy for water damage and foundation coverage.
- Contact your insurance provider to clarify what is and isn’t covered.
- Consider purchasing additional endorsements if your policy does not provide adequate protection for slab leaks or related damages.
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With over 35 years of experience, Plumbing Express has earned the trust of homeowners across Atlanta, GA. Backed by 1,500+ reviews and a 4.9-star rating, we take pride in delivering top-quality plumbing and repiping services. See what our satisfied customers have to say about their experience with us!
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Anthony was on time, professional and knowledgeable. He explained everything in terms we were able to understand. He demonstrated credibility and integrity. Pricing was reasonable. Would use again.
Daniel was first rate. Knowledgeable and courteous, he address all our concerns expertly. We were delighted that he able to replace our tankless water heater the same day, and it has been working great ever since.
Would definitely recommend a Plumbing Express! About a month ago, we had an issue with leaks and ended up needing a full home repipe. Ed was our first point of contact and was wonderful at explaining everything to us. He was very thorough and helpful, which made a stressful situation feel more manageable. Communication was consistent throughout the entire process, which we really appreciated. A couple of days later, the work began and we met Jose and his team for the repipe. Everyone was great and worked diligently from early morning to late evening, completing everything in just one day. The next day, Kenny and his brother came in to handle the drywall, and they did an amazing job. With all the holes that had been made during the repiping, you truly couldn’t tell where anything had been opened up. This was a 2 day process. Ivan was also a pleasure to work with and helped us with any questions and payments along the way. Pricing was fair for the amount of work done, especially considering how quickly and efficiently everything was completed. Overall, this process was overwhelming for us, but the entire Plumbing Express team made it so much easier to get through.
Our house is less than six years old, so a total house re-pipe was about the farthest thing from our minds. But a hot water PEX pipe failed under the slab in our bathroom in an area that would require the shower area and some of the bathroom to be destroyed in order to get to and fix the leak. Obviously not a good situation and in the final analysis, a total re-pipe of the house would cost less and then we wouldn't be wondering if/when another under-slab leak would occur. We end up selecting Plumbing Express to do our large job. They have a team that does nothing but repiping ... including the initial assessment, all the plumbing, and then all of the drywall repair. And they do the whole thing really well. Everyone (and I mean everyone) at Plumbing Express that we interacted with during this extensive project was great. Ty handled our first phone call and was helpful. Ed came to do the initial assessment and also helped later on in the process. He has extensive experience and has a great way of relating that background to your situation. Ivan was the project manger and he was always very responsive and helpful. Lucio (the lead plumber), Hose', Ben, and Rad were the four plumbers that did the plumbing work. They were experienced, respectful, pleasant, and clearly liked working together. Lucio even found a way to get repiped hot and cold water to our kitchen island without having to jackhammer the floor and slab. Kenny and his crew did the drywall repair (and there was a bunch of it to do) and painting. Ed and Ivan told us that after Kenny was done, we wouldn't know that the plumbers had even been here. We were very skeptical. Holes were everywhere in walls and ceilings. But Kenny and his crew did a fantastic job with all of the repairs and it all looks as good as before the project began. It is impressive how well they employed their skills. We had (and still have) a tankless water heater with a recirculating pump and system. Prior to the repipe, some of our outlets had hot water faster than afterward. That is a function of the fact that the piping under the slab could be more direct to areas than the repipe that had to go overhead and through the walls. To a certain degree, that is just the way it is. But Ed and Ivan went the extra mile to help mitigate that situation in one area by working with us on installing an under-sink small water heater in the kitchen. That helped tremendously for that area. Facing this major plumbing situation, especially in a relatively new house, obviously isn't fun in any way. But these guys made the whole process as seamless and pleasant as possible for us. They truly are professional, helpful, friendly, and skillful. Regardless of how old your house is, if you need to have a repiping job done, this is the team you want!
Dylan arrived on time and was polite. He repaired a burst pipe to exterior faucet and did a great job. He also cleared a bathroom drain, advised we not use drain cleaners and showed us the gadget he uses. We will definitely call on Plumbing Express again.
Plumbing Express had some sound advice and good recommendations for the situation that I was in. The technician was helpful and very understanding.
Replacement of garbage disposal done quickly and cleanly by Tim. On time, too. Wonderful experience!
I had a great experience with plumbing express. JOSH arrived early, listened to the problem I was having and provided excellent solutions. He definitely went above and beyond to make sure I was completely satisfied.
Josh was very knowledgeable and helpful with the repair, installation and setting up the Moen Flo app.
Just purchased a home that had polybutylene pipes throughout. Searched online to find a company who specialized in repiping. Came across Plumbing Express. Read the reviews and comparison shopped as any good consumer should. Plumbing Express stood out above the rest by far. Blake provide information and proof to back his product. The installers arrived BEFORE their appointment, took excellent care of my home, and the drywall repair was perfection. I am extremely pleased with my choice. You can't go wrong with Plumbing Express. Update 3/20/26 I have found my forever plumber. I had Plumbing Express repipe my home a few years ago. I recently reached out; because, I thought I had a plumbing issue developing. Fortunately, I did not. The service technician Dylan was outstanding. He calmed my and my husband concerns and provided a plethora of information. I no longer have to worry about finding a good plumber. Dylan will be my go to plumber every time.
I had a great experience with my plumber Tim Robinson today. He was fast and very knowledgeable. I will definitely recommend him to others.
These guys sure know what they are doing. Besides that they where efficient, friendly, and quick
Had a great experience with Dylan from Plumbing Express! Scheduling was a breeze, he showed up on time, and his knowledge was impressive — he addressed all of our concerns without hesitation. The repair price was very competitive, and he even threw in an extra service at no additional charge. Will definitely be calling Plumbing Express again!
Rod was friendly and knowledgeable. He was very professional and efficient. He provided me with repair options with pricing.
Rod did an awesome jobinstalling my tankless water heater!! His attention to detail during the installation and clean up was top tier!!! I am very impressed with the service and product.
Dylan provided excellent service from start to finish. I would definitely recommend Dylan for anybody that values and appreciates receiving top-notch service.
Rod Anderson did an excellent job of removing pipes and closing off water access to my former master bathroom. It's now ready to be converted to a master walk-in closet. He did three different jobs in a timely manner. He's also a very nice and pleasant person. I will request him to come for my future plumbing projects.
We had Tim Robinson come to our laundromat to fix an issue what was causing a back up when our white top loaders where running. We had another company out before them that couldn't do the descaling and stated we needed to tear up the new floor we just did so they could do a camera inspection that maybe there was an issue with the pipe. Tim came right in and did the camera inspection and was able to do the descaling, the pipe was clogged causing the issue. We had a busy weekend with the washers and no issues at all. Splish Splash Laundromat is so glad we went with Plumbing Express.
Daniel was wonderful and we are happy with the work he did replacing our disposal. We would recommend.
Tim was amazing with a problem that we thought was bigger than it was. Friendly, professional and knowledgeable. Will highly recommend you reach out for honest and fast service!
Tim Robinson was very thorough and professional. He provided me with information on the process for repairs, estimates, and options for slab leak.
Josh was professional, honest and personable. He diagnosed the problem and even after I had signed a more expensive estimate, when he found the problem could be solved for less he let me know. Fast, efficient, and extremely knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
2nd time using their services and they didn’t disappoint. Very professional and friendly
I woke up to no hot water Sunday morning! I called Plumbing Express and they were able to schedule me for first call Monday. Josh arrived and surveyed the situation. He advised me that the T &P line had not been attached by the person who originally installed this in 2022! Josh attached the T & P, drained the water heater and set up the app on my phone for this water heater. Because I had the app, I got an email Tuesday morning with a water sensor alarm - I called Plumbing Express & Josh came back out to check it out. Gratefully it turned out to be the residual water that drained out of his hose when he disconnected it from draining. I highly recommend Josh and the Plumbing Express team!
As we expected Dylan did a fantastic job!! Dylan kept us informed along the maintenance and repair. Answered all questions we had before we even asked. Outstanding service , we were so very pleased. Dylan is a top notch professional ❤️❤️☀️☀️☀️☀️
Very knowledgeable, professional and personable. Completed the work on my bathroom and left everything nice and clean.
Tim did an awesome and quick job clearing a drain. He gave me a competitive quote and was very personable as well.
Anthony was great! Thorough, professional, courteous. He spent a great deal of time listening, answering my questions, and educating me.
Ivan is a very good service tech! He has taken care of all of my issues in a timely manner! He is a great asset for your company! He took care of a water leak we had in a quick timely manner!
Extremely knowledgeable and very helpful. The team was excellent. The job was completed in 1 day with a great team. Very expressive.
2 other companies and plumbers couldn’t fix the issue but Dylan was able to identify and fix the issue in one afternoon.
Tim Robinson and his crew did an awesome job on my plumbing issues. Quickly diagnose my problem, gave an estimate for the repair in a timely fashion No surprises. I don’t normally like recommending contractors electricians plumbers, but Plumbing Express is top-notch on my list. They were very good about notifying me with updates when the crew was on the way and worked me in on an earlier date, then was originally scheduled for. Thank you, Plumbing Express! Keeping you in my contacts.