In New Hill, a slab leak is a water line leaking under a concrete floor, and since most homes here are on private wells, the first clue is usually a well pump that runs when nothing is open. A plumber confirms the leak, finds it, then repairs that spot or reroutes the line above the floor. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in New Hill.
New Hill's setup
New Hill is an unincorporated area of southwestern Wake near Harris Lake. Most homes are on private wells and are not on municipal sewer; town water and sewer from Apex are available only where lines reach and the parcel annexes. New subdivisions have gone up quickly, with a median build year of 2013, per Census survey data. On a well, there's no utility meter or bill to warn you about a leak, so the pump and pressure tank are your gauges.
What to do now
- Turn off all water. Every faucet, toilet, appliance and outdoor tap.
- Listen to the pump. If it starts, or the pressure gauge drops, water is going somewhere.
- Watch the tank. Note how quickly pressure falls with no water in use.
- Close the house valve. If the pressure holds, the leak is inside; if not, check the line from the well.
- Feel the floor. Warm or damp spots point to a slab leak.
- Call a plumber. A pump that runs constantly can wear out early.
Symptoms and causes
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Pump cycles with no water in use | Leak in the house or well line |
| Pressure drops with the house valve closed | Leak between the well and the house |
| Warm patch on a slab floor | Hot water line leaking under concrete |
| Higher electric bill | Pump running more than it should |
What affects the cost
- Finding the leak. Plastic pipe in newer homes can be quieter on listening equipment.
- Repair or reroute. A slab opening versus new pipe through walls or the attic.
- Pump wear. A pump that ran nonstop may need its own attention.
- Permits. Wake County Permits and Inspections covers unincorporated Wake; the Chatham side would be Chatham County.
When you're connected with an independent plumber who covers New Hill, describe what the pump and pressure gauge did with all water off, and whether closing the house valve made a difference. That tells the plumber whether to start at the slab or along the line from the well. If the pump has been running nonstop, mention it, since the pump may need a look of its own once the leak is fixed.
Slab Leak Repair questions in New Hill
Our water comes from a private well. How would a hidden leak show up?
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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