A slab leak in Tolleson is a water supply line leaking under or inside the concrete floor of a home. The City of Tolleson provides both water and sewer service, and the plumbing past the meter is the homeowner's to repair. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Tolleson.
Tolleson basics
Tolleson is a small West Valley city with its own water and sewer utility. City water comes partly from city wells treated with electro-dialysis reversal and partly as finished water bought from the City of Phoenix through system connections. The city's report lists total hardness of 92 to 200 ppm, moderate for the Valley, and nothing in it ties the water to slab leaks. Tolleson keeps a service line materials inventory, viewable through ADEQ's lead and copper page.
Homes here, like most in the Valley, are built on concrete slabs, so supply lines to kitchens and baths often run under the floor. Older houses may have copper that has worn where it touches gravel or another pipe; newer ones are more likely to fail at a fitting.
What to do now
- Shut off all water use. Inside and out, including irrigation and the pool fill.
- Check the meter. If the leak indicator moves, something is leaking.
- Close the house shutoff. If the meter stops, the leak is inside the home.
- Test the hot side. Close the cold inlet valve at the water heater and see whether the meter slows.
- Keep the main off if water shows. Wet floors or baseboards mean stop the flow now.
- Call the city for public-side leaks. Water surfacing at the meter or street goes to the City at 623-936-7111.
Symptoms and likely causes
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| A section of floor feels warm | Hot line leaking under the slab |
| Meter moves; stops when house shutoff closes | Leak inside the home |
| Meter moves even with house shutoff closed | Yard line between meter and house |
| Sound of running water at night | Pressurized leak near that wall or floor |
| Weak flow in one bathroom | Leak on the branch feeding it |
Cost factors
Expect the price to depend on locating time, whether the plumber repairs through the slab or reroutes the line, the flooring that must be opened, pipe material and water damage. Tolleson's Development Services handles permits for remodeling and improvements through its online Civic Access system, and the plumber can confirm whether your repair needs one. When you call, you'll be connected with an independent plumber who works in Tolleson; share the meter result and any warm or damp spots.
Slab Leak Repair questions in Tolleson
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Does hard water cause leaks under the slab?
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