In Upland, a slab leak is a supply line leaking beneath the concrete foundation, and pipe under the house is the owner's responsibility. The City of Upland handles leaks on its side and maintains city water meters. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Upland.
Warning signs
- The meter's leak indicator spins with every faucet and the sprinklers off
- A floor area that feels warmer than the rest of the room
- Flooring that lifts, cups or cracks along a single line
- Damp drywall at the base of an interior wall
- A noticeable drop in pressure at fixtures on one side of the house
- A water heater that seems to be working overtime
Upland water and the line under your house
The City of Upland's Public Works Department provides the water. Most of it is local groundwater, about 80% of customer needs, drawn from city wells and wells owned by San Antonio Water Company and West End Consolidated Water Company, with San Antonio Canyon surface water and imported State Water Project water filling the rest. The city handles city-side leaks and its meters; it does not spell out the exact split with the customer, so if water is surfacing near the meter, call Public Works at (909) 291-2930 and let them check. After hours, mainline leaks go to Upland Police Dispatch at (909) 946-7624.
The city's Utilities Division has also completed a water service line inventory, focused on homes built before 1987, and posts it on its water quality page. That is about the service line rather than pipe under the slab, but it is a useful record if you own an older home. Upland's foothill location also means the occasional frosty night; exposed pipe outdoors is more at risk than anything under the floor.
Cost drivers
- Time spent isolating, pressure testing and locating the leak
- A direct repair through the slab compared with rerouting through the attic or walls
- The type of flooring that has to be opened and restored
- Any drying and repair of wet walls, trim or cabinets
- Permit work through the City of Upland Building and Safety Division, which accepts requests online through its Citizen Self Service portal
What happens on the call
You will speak with an independent plumber who serves Upland. Describe what the meter test showed, where you found warmth or moisture, and whether you have had leaks before. The plumber can then decide what to bring and plan to test before suggesting any cuts in the floor.
Slab Leak Repair questions in Upland
Water is bubbling up in the yard near the meter. Whose problem is that?
Are older homes here more likely to get slab leaks?
How do I use the water meter to check for a leak under the slab?
Is it better to reroute the pipe or open the slab?
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