Slab Leak Guide for Pomona Homeowners

If you think you have a leak

• Signs and the meter test — confirm whether water is escaping
• What to do right now — limit the damage
• Warm spot on the floor — leak or something else
• High water bill — is a leak the cause
• Can it fix itself — why waiting costs more

Finding the leak

• Slab leak detection — how leaks are located
• Slab leak vs sewer leak — water supply or drain
• Slab leak vs water heater leak — rule out the tank
• Signs by floor type — tile, wood, carpet, vinyl

Repair options

• Repair options compared — the four main methods
• Spot repair — open the slab at the break
• Reroute — new line through walls or attic
• Epoxy pipe lining — coat the existing pipe
• Whole-house repipe — replace the supply system
• PEX vs copper — choosing a repipe material
• How long repair takes — timelines
• Floor restoration — after the pipe is fixed

Cost, insurance and who pays

• Repair cost — reference ranges
• Insurance coverage — what policies usually cover
• Who pays — owner, landlord or HOA
• Hiring a plumber — questions to ask

Your situation

• Renters — what to do and whom to notify
• Landlords and property managers — the first 24 hours
• HOA and condo owners — who is responsible
• Home buyers — a leak found in inspection
• Home sellers — options and disclosure

Causes, risks and prevention

• Causes of slab leaks — why pipes fail
• Copper pinhole leaks — a common failure
• Earthquakes — ground movement
• Foundation damage — when to call an engineer
• Mold — drying and cleanup
• Prevention — lower the risk
• Myths — what is not true

Pomona-specific

• Service area — ZIP codes and neighborhoods
• Pomona water and your pipes — supply and the meter
• Pomona plumbing permits — what the City publishes
• Glossary — plain-English terms
• Contact — call or send a message

Frequently asked questions

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