Water Leak Under My Slab In Garage - HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE?

Question

Hello,
I think I have a small water leak under my slab in the garage of my house. I was wondering if anybody else has had this happen to them.

1. Does homeowners insurance cover this (or any part of this)?
2. How much does it cost to have a leak detector guy come out and check for leaks?
3. How much to have someone jackhammer up the slab and repair the copper pipe?

I am really handy with tools and can fix alot of stuff . . but I have no idea how to find the leak . . . if I could get in the ballpark area I would dig it up and patch it myself.

Any help would be great . . . otherwise I will break down and make the calls in the morning..

Thanks,
Randy

Answer 1

Had the same problem under the garage. hot water pipe leaked .turn hot water heater full hot wait an hour than feel across the floor for the hottest place.
a star chisel and small sledge will give you the hole you need about 12in around.
shut off the water and cut the pipe on each side of the leak and solder in a new section.
fill the hole with dirt and patch with a cement mix.
insurance will pay for the mix.
dont know how to find a cold water leak YET.
hope this helps

Answer 2

Well the ice maker line is a water line and they are copper or plastic tiny lines. There has to be a water line under the slab or the line to the ice maker is leaking You have to trace that line to its source on both ends find out where its connected and turn it off dry out the area and leave the line off it the leak goes away you know its the ice maker line if not then perhaps there is a water line under the slab after all every house built has the construction plan architectural drawings on file in your state those drawings will indicate where the electrical and plumbing lines are located that's your best bet about the only other thing you can do is have a plumber run a camera down all the waterlines to see if any are broken turning off the water still leaves pressure in the lines and will dissipate at the leak source keep in mind that wet sheet rock will result in mold problems the sheet rock is wet perhaps time to cut a hole in it and look to see if the water is running down the inside beams and studs or if the ice maker line is there and when the sheet rock was installed may have put a screw through it or hang a picture and put a nail through it Hope this helps Lr

Answer 3

the only person who can answer this accurately is your insurance agent, but I doubt it's covered unless it damaged the house or contents. As far as fixing it goes I would really consider calling a pro for this one. Only other advice I can offer is to make sure they protect the pipe, (wrap it) under the cement and anyplace it comes out the cement. Concrete is very corrosive towards copper. Some soils can have the same effect. Any joint that is underground should be silver soldered, not regular solder, or a flared mechanical joint. The flared joint is my personal preference. But either will meet code. Good luck

Answer 4

is it a water line or a waste line?
insurance pays for access to the pipe and to fix a broken pipe, not a worn out / rotted pipe.
if it's a water line, you can re-route the pipe so nothing has to be dug up... how long has it been leaking cuz it can undermine the dirt under the slab...
call the homeless depot to see who they recommend for this check...

Answer 5

I might suggest one to try this web page where you can compare quotes from the best companies: http://insurancetocompare.info/index.html?src=5YAhih52VaKMtd1

RE :Water Leak Under My Slab In Garage - HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE?
Hello,
I think I have a small water leak under my slab in the garage of my house. I was wondering if anybody else has had this happen to them.

1. Does homeowners insurance cover this (or any part of this)?
2. How much does it cost to have a leak detector guy come out and check for leaks?
3. How much to have someone jackhammer up the slab and repair the copper pipe?

I am really handy with tools and can fix alot of stuff . . but I have no idea how to find the leak . . . if I could get in the ballpark area I would dig it up and patch it myself.

Any help would be great . . . otherwise I will break down and make the calls in the morning..

Thanks,
Randy
1 following 6 answers

Answer 6

what does a water leak specialts charge

Answer 7

Insurance only covers any direct physical damage caused by a water leak.
It will not cover any part of the repair.

A plumber is needed.