Hidden leak detection coordination. Sub-floor injection drying. Tear-out coverage defended. State Farm, Allstate, USAA billed direct. You pay your deductible only.
Most common Houston pattern — warm spot on tile
Less obvious — damp baseboards, bill spike
Cat 3 contamination — full biohazard scope
Settlement-induced supply line failure
Houston water chemistry corrosion
Injection systems preserve flooring when possible
Tear-out access cost defended
Critical because slab leaks run undiscovered
The average Houston slab leak runs 2-6 weeks undiscovered. Mold colonizes beneath flooring during this time. Your water bill is often the first warning sign — not the visible damage. Free thermal imaging confirms the issue before you commit to detection or demo.
Dispatcher gets your symptoms (warm spot, water bill, damp baseboards), confirms slab construction, schedules inspection.
We confirm whether moisture exists before any detection cost. FLIR camera identifies temperature differentials. Pin moisture meters verify.
If a leak is confirmed, we coordinate with leak detection partner. Acoustic, pressure-decay, and tracer methods pinpoint the slab leak location.
Plumber cuts the minimum slab opening to expose the leak point. We document the tear-out for your carrier's access cost coverage.
Injection drying mats, air movers, dehumidifiers. Daily moisture meter readings logged. Flooring saved when possible.
Slab patched, flooring restored or replaced, baseboards reinstalled. Final documentation delivered to carrier.
Houston's gumbo clay expands when wet and contracts when dry. That movement stresses copper supply lines under your slab. We see slab leaks daily across the metro — especially in neighborhoods built before 2000.
Slab leak claims have a specific challenge: the pipe itself isn't covered (it's wear and tear), but the water damage and the tear-out cost to access the leak ARE covered under standard Texas HO-3 policies. Some carriers try to deny tear-out. We document the access necessity to defend this coverage.
You pay your deductible. We bill your carrier. The plumbing repair invoice (a few hundred to a few thousand) is typically out of pocket — but it's the smallest line item in the project.
Slab leak access coverage is in your policy — we defend it
Most projects bill direct to insurance. Out-of-pocket cost is typically your deductible plus the plumbing repair invoice.
Free on-site moisture confirmation. No obligation. Standalone leak detection by specialist ranges $300-$800.
We bill your carrier for tear-out, drying, and reconstruction. Your deductible plus the plumber's repair fee is your only out-of-pocket.
Out-of-pocket slab leak restoration ranges by detection complexity, affected square footage, and flooring type.
Above-slab supply line ruptures.
Wall, ceiling, sub-floor moisture finding.
Uri-pattern attic line ruptures.
Long-running slab leaks colonize mold.
Saturated plywood and OSB drying.
Pre-restoration thermal diagnostic.
"Warm spot on our kitchen tile turned out to be a slab leak that had been running for weeks. They coordinated leak detection, dried the slab without ripping up everything, and Allstate paid for the tear-out access work to find the leak. We never paid for unnecessary demo."
"Water bill went from $80 to $340 in a month. Two plumbers couldn't find a leak. They thermal-imaged the floor, identified the slab leak in 20 minutes, and saved our hardwood floor with injection drying. The State Farm adjuster was so impressed he asked for our card."
"After foundation lift work, we developed a sewer slab leak. Cat 3 contamination. Restorative Cleaning Solutions handled the biohazard side, defended the carrier's tear-out coverage, and even helped document a subrogation claim against the foundation company. Best documentation I've seen."
Warning signs: a warm spot on the floor (most common for hot water slab leaks), unexplained water bill spike, a hissing sound from concrete, damp baseboards with no visible source, mildew smell along walls. We can confirm with free thermal imaging before you spend money on detection.
Texas HO-3 policies typically cover tear-out as access cost necessary for repair. The pipe itself is usually NOT covered (wear and tear), but the water damage AND the tear-out cost ARE covered. Some carriers try to deny tear-out. Our documentation defends this coverage with specific reference to access necessity.
Often yes when the leak is detected within 7 days. We use injection drying and floor-saving protocols specifically for tile and hardwood. Beyond 7 days the thinset bond or wood bonding may have failed and replacement becomes necessary. We assess before recommending any flooring removal.
Typically 5-10 days depending on the size of the affected area and how long the leak ran undiscovered. We monitor moisture meter readings daily and document drying progression for your carrier. Drying continues until target moisture content is reached.
We coordinate with licensed plumbers who specialize in slab leak repair. The plumber handles the pipe repair (re-route, epoxy line repair, or under-slab replacement). We handle the water damage side. Plumbing repair is typically $1,500-$4,500 and is the only meaningful out-of-pocket cost beyond your deductible.
Slab leaks often run for weeks before discovery — mold may already be established. We test for existing colonization at intake. If mold is present, our TDLR-licensed remediation handles it as part of the scope. EPA-registered antimicrobial treatment prevents further colonization during drying.
Warm spot on the floor, unexplained water bill spike, or mildew smell? We confirm before you spend a dollar on detection. 24/7 dispatch across Houston metro.