A slab leak in Laveen is a water line leaking beneath or within the concrete floor of a home. Most of Laveen is a City of Phoenix village on City water, and Phoenix property owners maintain the water and sewer lines on their own property. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Laveen.
Signs that point under the floor
- Meter movement with every fixture, irrigation zone and the pool fill off
- A warm streak in the floor between the water heater and a bathroom or kitchen
- Damp carpet or swelling baseboards along an inside wall
- Hissing or running water sounds at night
- A steady rise in water use on the bill
Before calling, rule out a running toilet or an irrigation valve that won't close; on larger Laveen lots, outdoor water is a common source.
Laveen homes and water service
Laveen Village lies between South Mountain and the Salt River and keeps a farming, dairy and equestrian heritage. Most of its homes are newer: in ZIP 85339, only about 7 percent of housing was built before 1980, and most went up from 2000 on. Leaks in those homes usually come from a fitting, a construction nick, or copper that rubs against gravel, not from aged-out pipe.
Inside Phoenix city limits, Laveen homes are on City of Phoenix water, disinfected with chlorine and reported at 10 to 17.6 grains per gallon. The City says property owners maintain the water and sewer lines on their property up to its mains, so a leak under your slab is a private repair. Service line breaks and other water emergencies go to the City at 602-261-8000. Some Laveen parcels remain unincorporated county islands, where utilities and permits can differ, so check your address if you're unsure.
What affects cost
- Time to isolate and pinpoint the leak
- Spot repair through the slab or a reroute through walls and attic
- Flooring above the leak
- Pipe material and condition
- Water damage repairs
- Permits through City of Phoenix Planning and Development, which offers Minor Plumbing Work and Plumbing Repipe permits online
When you call
The number on this page connects you with an independent plumber who works in Laveen. Mention what the meter showed, where you've felt warmth or seen moisture, and whether your property is inside Phoenix city limits. If water is visibly spreading, close the main shutoff now and keep it closed until the plumber arrives, opening it only briefly if you need water.
Slab Leak Repair questions in Laveen
Is the pipe under my slab my job or the water provider's?
My house is fairly new. Can it still have a slab leak?
Should I phone the water provider or a plumber first?
Will slab leak work here need a permit?
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