Open the slab directly above the leak location, cut out the failed section of pipe, replace it, and re-pour the concrete patch.
- Least invasive when the pipe is otherwise in good shape
- The repair itself starts at $895 — cut-out of the failed section, new copper or PEX, pressure test, and a rough concrete patch back to grade
- Concrete saw cutting, excavation, floor covering removal, and finish restoration (tile, texture, paint) are priced separately as their own line items — we itemize them in your quote so you see exactly what each piece costs
- Each additional leak repaired in the same excavation starts at $545
- Slab patched and restored after repair
- Best for: single isolated failure, relatively young pipe, copper in good condition elsewhere
When this makes senseIf you have a 1998 home with solid copper everywhere and one pinhole failure, a spot repair makes sense. If you have a 1975 home with corroded copper throughout, it's a band-aid.