Slab Leak Repair in Frederick, CO

Signs to look for

• The meter moves while every fixture, appliance and sprinkler zone is off
• A strip of floor that is noticeably warmer than the rest of the room
• Carpet in a finished basement that stays damp near a wall
• Higher water bills without any change in household routine
• A water heater that seems to run constantly

Before blaming the slab, check for a toilet that refills on its own or a leaky outdoor faucet.

Frederick homes and water

Frederick began as a coal-mining town, founded as McKissick and renamed in 1907, and is one of the Carbon Valley Tri-Towns with Firestone and Dacono. Today it is a fast-growing family suburb, so most homes are recent, with neighborhoods such as Evanston alongside the older streets near Town Hall. In newer homes the line under the slab is often plastic, which does not corrode but can fail at a fitting or where it was damaged during construction. Older houses are more likely to have copper, which wears where it rubs against gravel.

Three entities supply drinking water inside town limits. The Town of Frederick serves everyone east of I-25, Left Hand Water District serves residents west of I-25, and Central Weld County Water District serves part of town. The town's water is Colorado-Big Thompson Project supply treated at Central Weld's Carter Lake Filter Plant and disinfected with chlorine. The town has inventoried its service line materials and will tell residents what theirs is made of. Nothing in its report links the water to slab leaks. Sewer service comes from St. Vrain Sanitation District.

Cost factors

• Locating. Isolating hot and cold, pressure testing, then acoustic or thermal tracing.
• Repair approach. A small opening in the slab at the leak, or a reroute through walls or ceilings.
• Finishes. Finished basements, tile and wood add restoration work.
• Damage. Wet drywall or carpet pad needs drying before it molds.
• Permits. The Frederick Building Department handles permits and inspections and verifies the plumber on permits that require one.

When you call

We connect you with an independent plumber who serves Frederick. Share the meter test result, where the warm or damp area is, and whether you are a Town of Frederick or Left Hand customer. The plumber will explain the repair options before any concrete is cut.