Homes and plumbing in Palm Trail
The area's original houses date mostly from the 1940s through the 1960s, and many have been replaced by larger new homes. In the original homes, age and salt air are hard on plumbing. In the new homes, the risk shifts to installation quality and to the connection points where new plumbing joins older service lines and sewer laterals that were kept in place.
The water table sits close to the surface near the coast, so the sand under slabs stays damp and leaks can spread under a floor without showing for some time.
Leak problems we see in Palm Trail
- Slab leaks on original copper in the area's older homes.
- Older sewer laterals reused for new homes, which fail soon after construction.
- Corrosion of exterior hose bibbs and outdoor shower fittings.
- Pressure-reducing valves failing sooner in salty air.
Every job starts with locating the leak, using the same process described on our slab leak repair in Delray Beach page.
Services for Palm Trail homes
- Sewer Line Repair
A camera inspection of a reused lateral shows whether the old pipe can serve a new home.
- Slab leak repair
Leaks under original slabs are located before any concrete is opened.
- Water Leak Detection
New homes with unexplained water use are checked for fitting failures and construction damage.
- Water Line Repair
Service lines are tested and replaced where salt and age have taken their toll.
Palm Trail leak questions
We just built a new home. Why do we have a sewer problem?
Some new builds connect to the original sewer lateral rather than replacing it. If that older pipe was cracked or root-damaged, problems appear soon after move-in. A camera inspection shows whether that is the cause.
How can I protect my plumbing so close to the ocean?
Check exterior fittings every year, keep the pressure-reducing valve in working order, and use corrosion-resistant materials when any exposed piping is replaced.