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Shoutout to the plumber who found a leak under the foundation
I nearly bought a house with a hidden water issue. The standard inspection report came back clean, but something felt off. I called in a plumber for a second opinion, and he spotted corrosion under the slab. That extra step kept me from a nasty surprise after moving in. Always get a specialist to check the plumbing before you sign anything.
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carter.mila11h ago
Doubt it's always that big a deal though. Honestly some small leaks under a slab can go for years without real trouble. They might just make your water bill a bit higher. Tbh I feel like sometimes these inspections scare people over stuff that isn't urgent. Sure, get it checked, but not every drip means a disaster.
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cameron_hernandez6910h ago
Had a friend who ignored a small leak under their slab. Two years later, the foundation started cracking from all the moisture. Cost them over ten grand to fix the mess. Now I always tell people to get it checked early, even if it seems minor.
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ninasanchez2h ago
But what if that slow leak starts growing mold under your floors? Spores can get into your air vents and really mess with your air quality. Like @jade_reed said about roots, they can break pipes and let soil in that mold feeds on. Now you've got a health hazard, not just a water bill problem.
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