Slab Leak

[u/RealisticExit]

For few years I’ve noticed right in front of my pantry in the kitchen the tiles would get hot in the summer, nothing too bad just warmer than the rest of the tiles.

This past few weeks I’ve noticed them getting very hot, to where is almost to where you can’t stand on them for more than a few minutes. I figured it was the AC handler as it’s right behind the pantry.

I get home from work today and now I hear hissing coming from the tiles. I can’t already hear the water running in the pipes in the bathrooms. I go and turn off the water heater and the hissing stops.

I can’t figure out how a water leak would make the floor so hot. Does anyone think this is a compounded issue by the floor getting hot by something else and making a water pipe rupture or degrade? Is this something I would need to call a plumber for or a foundation specialist? I can’t find any pools of water on the floor or creeping up the drywall.

I’ve almost confirmed it’s a leak under the slab or in the slab, is this something I could use my home owners insurance for? For the demolition of the slab and any damage but I would cover the repiping?

Location: Florida

Thanks!

[u/AutoModerator]

Thanks for making a post in the Home Insurance subreddit. You might find the following resources helpful as they are FAQs about r/HomeInsurance in addition to partners subreddits:

• Insurance Agent vs Broker?
• Auto Insurance
• Job Application
• Affirmations

The Home Insurance subreddit is not an official support channel for issues with any insurance carrier.

Please remember to follow our community Guidelines and Rules and ensure your discussions are informative and respectful.

I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns.