Slab Leak Repair in Senoia, GA

Local background

Senoia is a small east Coweta city whose restored downtown became well known as a filming location. Census survey figures via Point2Homes give a median year built of 2005, with about 18% of homes from before 1980. Older houses cluster near Main Street; most newer homes are in subdivisions, much of it slab-on-grade construction.

The City of Senoia runs its own water system through Public Works, with a contractor running the water plant and doing testing, and the city sometimes buys water from Coweta County. The city says the meter sits outside the home in the city right of way but doesn't spell out who owns each part of the line. A leak at the meter is a question for City Hall; a leak under the house is a plumbing repair.

Permits go through the city's CommunityCore online portal, and inspections are scheduled with SafeBuilt.

Repair choices

Signs

• A meter that moves with the house shut down
• Warm or damp floor areas
• Water bills higher than usual
• Swelling or lifting flooring
• Weaker water pressure

Timing and seasons

In newer homes, a builder warranty may still apply, so check before work begins. In summer, turn off irrigation for the meter test. After hours, the city lists the Police Department as its contact for water issues on the city side.

To prepare for the visit, clear access to the water heater and the main shutoff, and make a note of any rooms that feel warm or damp. A plumber will usually begin with a meter check, then pressure test the hot and cold sides separately. Once the leaking side is known, listening equipment or a thermal camera narrows the location. If the leak sits under a tub, cabinet or tile that would be costly to replace, they may suggest a reroute instead of opening the floor. Either way, you should hear the options before any concrete is cut.