Slab leaks occur when pressurized water lines running beneath a home's concrete foundation develop cracks or pinholes, allowing water to seep continuously into the ground. In La Jolla, where many homes sit on slab foundations and copper supply lines from the 1950s–1980s are now well into the age range where corrosion failures become common, slab leaks are one of the most serious plumbing threats homeowners face. A slab leak can cause foundation shifting, warped hardwood floors, mold growth in wall cavities, and water bills that spike by hundreds of dollars per month — all before the homeowner realizes there's a problem.Homewerx uses advanced non-invasive detection technology to locate slab leaks without tearing up floors. Our process begins with a pressure test to confirm a leak exists in the supply system, followed by acoustic listening equipment that detects the sound of water escaping under pressure through the pipe wall, and thermal imaging that identifies temperature anomalies on the floor surface created by the leaking water. This precision locating means we know exactly where the leak is before any concrete is cut. Repair options include rerouting the affected line above the slab through walls and ceilings (the most durable long-term solution), localized spot repair through a small slab opening, or full repipe with slab abandonment when multiple under-slab lines show deterioration.