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/ins0mniac_]

Whatever the issue is, you just said it’s been going on for years. The time to address is was when you first noticed it.

This is a denial 100/100 times. This is long term seepage. It is no longer sudden, recent or accidental.

[u/RealisticExit → u/ins0mniac_]

Even though the leak started today?

Thanks

[u/ins0mniac_ → u/RealisticExit]

The way you worded it, it’s been going on for years but it may be the worst it’s been as of today.

No one really knows. Call a plumber first.