Stories from under the floorboards.
Editorial index for the Phend journal — how-tos, neighborhood stories, and the occasional repair post-mortem from our crew in Mesa, Gilbert, and across the East Valley.
Slab Leak Detection in Mesa AZ: Signs, Tests, and What to Do Next
Warm floors, rising water bills, or running water sounds? Phend Plumbing offers expert slab leak detection in Mesa AZ. Call (480) 388-6093 for a free estimate.
Slab Leak Repair: Protect Your Home’s Foundation
As homeowners in Gilbert and Mesa, Arizona, one of the critical aspects of maintaining the integrity of your home is understanding the potential threats to your property. An often overlooked, but incredibly damaging problem that can occur is a slab leak....
Slab Leak Detection and Repair Overview
Most homes in Mesa and Gilbert, Arizona have concrete slabs underneath them that help to prevent clay soil foundations from cracking. While these slabs offer great reinforcement and protection of clay soil foundations, they can experience leaks that pose a...
Slab Leak Repair: Cost and Options
The majority of homes in Mesa and Gilbert, Arizona have concrete slabs underneath them that help prevents clay soil foundations from cracking. While these slabs are great for reinforcing a home’s structural integrity, they can experience leaks that pose a...
How to Prevent Slab Leaks
Slab leaks are leaks in the plumbing beneath the home’s foundation. Most homes are built upon a concrete foundation and that concrete is referred to as the “slab”. A slab leak is a threat to the home because if it is left too long, it can cause rot and...
Slab Leak Detection: Why So Important?
Slab leak detection is incredibly important for homeowners to be aware of, because something that is almost undetectable can wreak havoc on your home and budget. There are many types of plumbing leaks that require the attention of a qualified plumber but...
Checking For Slab Leak Signs
Most homes in the Phoenix Valley have post tension concrete slabs for foundations. The USDA survey shows clay soil in the Phoenix area that has a tendency to expand and contract particularly during our monsoon summer rains and a reinforced slab helps...
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