Mission Log: Paramount, CA
Subject: The Rodriguez Family
The Threat: A hidden slab leak causing structural risk and sky-high utility bills.
At Plumber 007, we don’t just fix pipes; we solve mysteries. Recently, we received a distress call from a local Paramount homeowner—let’s call her Mrs. Rodriguez—who was facing a homeowner’s worst nightmare.
The Intel: Symptoms of a Hidden Enemy
Mrs. Rodriguez called us in a panic. She had just received a water bill that was triple her normal amount. She had checked every faucet, every toilet, and the garden hose—nothing was leaking.
But then she mentioned the detail that raised the red flag for our team: “When I stand in front of the sink to wash dishes, my feet feel warm. The tiles are hot.”
We knew immediately what we were dealing with. This was a classic Hot Water Slab Leak.
The Investigation: Pinpointing the Leak
Many plumbers would walk in with a jackhammer and start guessing where to dig. That is not the Plumber 007 way. We deploy technology first.
Upon arrival, we used our electronic leak detection equipment. This sensitive acoustic gear allowed us to “listen” through the concrete foundation. We located the hiss of escaping water with pinpoint accuracy. It wasn’t just under the kitchen; it was buried three feet deep under her custom imported tile flooring.
The Strategy: Reroute vs. Destroy
Mrs. Rodriguez was devastated. She thought we would have to smash through her beautiful kitchen floor to fix the pipe.
We offered her a better solution: A PEX Repipe Reroute.
Instead of destroying her floor to patch an old, failing copper pipe buried in concrete, we decided to abandon the bad line entirely. We ran a brand-new, flexible PEX water line through her walls and attic, bypassing the slab completely and delivering hot water directly to the kitchen fixture.
Mission Accomplished
The Result:
- Zero Damage to Flooring: Her custom tiles remained untouched.
- Permanent Fix: The old, corroding pipe is now obsolete, and she has a brand new line with a 25-year warranty.
- Speed: The entire operation was completed in a single day.
Mrs. Rodriguez’s water bill returned to normal immediately, and her kitchen floor is cool again.
Do You Have a Mystery Leak?
If you have high bills, warm floors, or hear water running when the house is silent, you need an expert detective, not just a guy with a sledgehammer.
Trust the team that saves homes. Contact Plumber 007 at +1 562-242-2124 for non-invasive leak detection and repair.