Storm & Slab Leak Risk Check for Lake Dallas

Most of it comes from a few local sources: a slab leak in a copper line under the foundation, a fast North Texas storm that pushes runoff into a low or lakeside home, hail that opens the roof, an aging water heater or appliance line that lets go, and expansive Blackland clay that shifts and cracks the slab and the pipes in it.

Watch for a warm spot on the floor, a water bill that jumps for no reason, low water pressure, or the faint sound of running water when everything is off. Catching it early keeps the water from soaking the slab, the flooring, and the base of the cabinets, so call at the first sign.

Keep gutters, downspouts, and yard drains clear before storm season, grade the soil so it slopes away from the foundation, and watch low doors and the garage in a fast, heavy rain. If water does get in, call right away so the extraction crew can dry it before it wicks into the walls.

If it is safe, shut the water off at the main, stay off the wet floor, keep clear of outlets and the panel, and call. If the water is a sewer or drain backup, do not touch it, since it is Category 3 black water. Whoever answers the Lake Dallas line talks you through the rest while a crew is on the way.