Last month in Sheldon, a couple called us out for what they thought was a toilet issue.
Water was pooling near the base, but the wax ring had already been replaced. They were frustrated. Confused. A little stressed.
Turned out? It wasn’t the toilet.
There was a hidden slab leak — and it had been running for weeks.
Here’s how we helped them get the right help to find it — and how Adams Plumbing & Drain Company took it from there to full repair.
🕵️ The Symptoms: What Didn’t Seem Right
At first, they noticed:
- A faint sound of water running (even when everything was off)
- A slight warm spot on the tile floor
- One unusually high water bill
- Moisture along the baseboard by the bathroom
It wasn’t flooding. It wasn’t dramatic. But it wasn’t normal, either.
They called us, and after checking fixtures, we gave them the likely answer:
You probably have a slab leak.
🔍 Step One: Leak Detection Referral
Because slab leaks can be hard to pinpoint, we partner with trusted third-party detection companies in Mobile who use:
- Electronic listening equipment
- Pressure testing
- Thermal imaging
We referred them to a specialist, and within 24 hours, they had the leak located:
A copper pipe had split under the slab beneath the hallway wall.
🔧 Step Two: We Took It From There
Once the location was confirmed, we got started:
- Carefully jackhammered the floor at the leak site
- Removed the damaged copper section
- Installed new PEX with proper insulation
- Pressure tested the new line
- Poured and patched the concrete back clean
The job was wrapped in a single day — and they haven’t had a single issue since.
🛑 What to Watch For in Sheldon Homes
Sheldon homes built before 1995 often used copper or galvanized lines that can:
- Corrode from the inside
- Crack from shifting soil
- Fail at fittings after decades of water pressure
Signs you might have a hidden leak:
- Spike in water usage
- Hot spots on flooring
- Musty smells or warped baseboards
- Low water pressure with no visible leak
🏡 Why Sheldon Calls Adams Plumbing & Drain Company
✅ Local and trusted in Mobile County
✅ We don’t guess — we guide you to detection, then handle the full repair
✅ Licensed, insured, and clean-cut pros
✅ If anything’s off — we make it right
📞 Call us now at (251) 473-1279
💬 Text us at (251) 572-9513
Think you might have a hidden leak in Sheldon?
Call Adams Plumbing & Drain Company — we’ll help you find it, fix it, and get your home back to normal.
