What is sewer line leak detection & repair?
Sewer line leak detection finds where waste or water is escaping from your drain, waste or sewer pipes. Contractors use camera inspection, line locating and sometimes water or smoke testing to pinpoint the leak, including under-slab sewer leaks that hide beneath concrete floors.
Signs you may need sewer line leak detection & repair
- Sewage smells inside with no visible clog.
- Damp or stained floors, walls or baseboards.
- Soggy, extra-green or sunken spots in the yard.
- Pests such as rodents or insects near drains.
- Cracks in a slab floor near plumbing fixtures.
Think you need sewer line leak detection & repair? Call to talk it through with a local pro.
Call (805) 902-1160How sewer line leak detection & repair works
- Camera inspection of the drain and sewer lines.
- Locating to mark the leak's position and depth.
- Testing where needed to confirm the source.
- Repair by spot fix, lining or section replacement.
- Final test and camera check.
Sewer Line Leak Detection & Repair in San Luis Obispo
Many SLO homes sit on slabs or crawlspaces with original cast iron drain lines. Over decades, cast iron can rust through at the bottom of the pipe, leaking slowly under floors before anyone notices.
What affects the cost?
Cost depends on how hard the leak is to reach, whether it is under a slab, the repair method, and floor or landscape restoration. Finding the exact spot first keeps repair costs down. Always ask for a written quote and a copy of any camera footage before work begins.
Helpful tips
- Act early: slow leaks damage subfloors and foundations.
- Ask for the camera footage of the leak.
- Check whether your insurance covers resulting water damage.
