A slab leak in Wilson is a supply line leaking under a concrete floor, and the City of Wilson's responsibility stops at the property line or meter pit, so pipe under your house is yours to fix. A plumber confirms the leak, finds it, then repairs that spot or runs a new line above the floor. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Wilson.
Wilson homes and buried pipe
Wilson's housing ranges from early-1900s neighborhoods like the Old Wilson and West Nash Street historic districts to newer subdivisions, mainly in the northwest. The median home was built in 1983, and about 46% predate 1980, per Census survey data. Older houses here were commonly raised on crawl spaces, while newer ones may be on slabs. The city owns the service line from the main to the property line or meter pit; the customer owns the part on private property. City water is treated with free chlorine, not chloramine, per its 2022 report.
What to do right now
- Check the meter. Turn off all water, read the meter, and check it again after an hour with nothing running.
- Isolate the house. Close the main shutoff where the line enters the house. If the meter stops, the leak is inside; if not, it may be in the yard line.
- Feel the floor. A warm patch suggests the hot line. Turning off the water heater's cold supply and rechecking can help confirm it.
- Protect your things. Move rugs and furniture off damp areas.
- Call a plumber. If water is surfacing or the floor is flooding, keep the main off until help arrives.
Symptoms and likely causes
| What you notice | What it may mean |
|---|---|
| Warm spot on a slab floor | Leak on a buried hot water line |
| Meter moves with the main closed | Leak between the meter and the house |
| Meter stops when the main is closed | Leak inside the house, possibly under the slab |
| Damp carpet edges on an inside wall | Slab leak near that wall, or a leak inside the wall |
| Water heater runs constantly | Hot water escaping somewhere |
What affects the cost
- Locating. Pressure testing and listening or thermal equipment to pin down the leak.
- Repair or reroute. Opening concrete for a spot repair versus running new pipe overhead or through a crawl space.
- Pipe age. Older lines may justify replacing more pipe now.
- Flooring and damage. Tile, hardwood, cabinets and wet materials add work.
- Permits. Inside the city, permits come from Wilson Development Services' Inspections Department at City Hall.
Slab Leak Repair questions in Wilson
Who pays to fix a leak between the water meter and my house?
Can the treated water here wear out the copper pipe under my floor?
Our house sits over a crawl space. Is a slab leak still possible?
Does slab leak work need a permit, and who issues it?
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