A slab leak in Morrisville is a water supply line leaking under a concrete floor, and the line from the meter to the house is the owner's responsibility on the Town of Cary's system. Even in newer homes, a plumber may need to locate and repair a fitting or damaged section of pipe, or run a new line above the floor. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Morrisville.
Morrisville's homes and water
Morrisville's housing is almost all recent. About 76% of homes have been built since 2000, the median is 2007, and under 3% predate 1980, per Census survey data. Slab leaks here usually come from construction damage, fittings or pipe stressed at the slab rather than old, worn pipe. Water and sewer come from the Town of Cary, which generally owns the line from its main to the meter, while the property owner owns the line from the meter to the house. Cary water is chloraminated most of the year with a spring switch to chlorine.
What to do now
- Turn off water use. Inside and outside, including irrigation.
- Read the meter twice. An hour apart, with nothing running.
- Close the main. If the meter stops, the leak is inside; if it keeps moving, it may be in the yard.
- Check the floor. Note warm spots, damp baseboards or lifting flooring.
- Look at your warranty. Newer homes may still have builder or home warranty coverage for plumbing.
- Call a plumber. If water is coming up through the floor, keep the main off.
Signs and what they suggest
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Cary bill up with no change in use | Leak past the meter, possibly under the slab |
| Warm floor tile | Hot water line leaking under concrete |
| Meter keeps moving with the main closed | Leak in the line from the meter to the house |
| Hissing under the floor at night | Pressurized leak below the slab |
Cost factors
- Detection. Pressure tests, acoustic listening and thermal imaging.
- Repair route. Spot repair through the slab versus rerouting through walls or the attic.
- Finishes. Tile, hardwood and cabinets over the leak add work.
- Permits. The Town of Morrisville Inspections Department issues plumbing permits.
Once you're connected with an independent plumber who serves Morrisville, share what the meter did with the main open and closed, whether the warm spot follows the hot water line, and what flooring covers the area. In a townhome, mention whether the unit shares walls with a neighbor, since that can affect how new pipe would be routed and who else needs to know about the work.
Slab Leak Repair questions in Morrisville
Who pays to fix a leak between the water meter and my house?
Our house is fairly new. Why would it already have a slab leak?
How can I find out whether my home was built on a concrete slab?
Does slab leak work need a permit, and who issues it?
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