Homes and plumbing in Marina Historic District
Homes in the district were built across several decades and in several styles, from frame vernacular cottages to Mediterranean Revival houses. Some sit on raised floors over crawlspaces, others on slabs, and many have later additions poured on slabs beside the original structure.
Original plumbing in houses of this age was galvanized steel supply pipe with cast iron and clay drains, and much of it has been replaced piece by piece over the years. Because exterior changes to properties in a historic district may require review by the city's historic preservation staff, we plan repair routes that stay inside the house wherever possible.
Leak problems we see in Marina Historic District
- Sections of old galvanized pipe left behind after partial repipes.
- Clay and cast iron laterals invaded by the roots of mature trees.
- Leaks where an addition's slab meets the original foundation.
- Low pressure from aging supply lines.
Every job starts with locating the leak, using the same process described on our slab leak repair in Delray Beach page.
Services for Marina Historic District homes
- Repipe Services
New lines are routed through interior walls, attics and crawlspaces so exterior features are untouched.
- Sewer Line Repair
Camera inspection and trenchless lining suit laterals running under established landscaping.
- Water Leak Detection
Detection finds leaks in homes where crawlspace and slab sections are joined.
- Pipe Leak Repair
Leaks on remaining older pipe inside walls are repaired with careful, minimal openings.
Marina Historic District leak questions
Can you repipe a historic home without changing its exterior?
Yes. New supply lines can run through interior walls, the attic and any crawlspace, so nothing on the exterior changes.
My home is on a crawlspace. Can it still have a slab leak?
It can if any part of the house sits on a slab, which is common with additions, porches that were enclosed and some original rooms. Crawlspace sections are simpler, because their pipes can be reached from below.