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Filling void under slab from old water leak
Posted on 10/1/23 at 9:16 pm
Posted on 10/1/23 at 9:16 pm
Anyone dealt with this and had it filled BR area. Old water leak left a hole next to and just under slab. Need to have it filled. Anyone have any ideas or suggestions?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Posted on 10/1/23 at 9:35 pm to zippyputt
no but im currently dealing with a leak under my slab. following for suggestions.
Posted on 10/2/23 at 7:54 am to Jaspermac
I don’t think foam would work since it would be next to a drainage pipe. Seems like it would need dirt or fill of some kind.
Posted on 10/2/23 at 8:30 am to zippyputt
How big is the hole? Post a picture.
Posted on 10/2/23 at 8:34 am to zippyputt
They use sand to fill holes under slabs after tuneeling repairs to plumbing. I would assume this would be your best option
Posted on 10/2/23 at 8:56 am to Major Dutch Schaefer
All you can see is a 8” long (or horizontal ) to the slab by 4” hole or opening against the edge of the slab. I’ve run a stick into it and probed it. It’s at least 2 feet by 2 feet below grade.
It’s directly below where that leak from a tub and shower drain was previously leaking.
There was a drainage leak for about 13 years before we bought the house but we’ve had it 20 years. We had it fixed about 19 years ago. No apparent wetness at the bottom of the hole when I probed it.
It’s directly below where that leak from a tub and shower drain was previously leaking.
There was a drainage leak for about 13 years before we bought the house but we’ve had it 20 years. We had it fixed about 19 years ago. No apparent wetness at the bottom of the hole when I probed it.
This post was edited on 10/2/23 at 9:00 am
Posted on 10/2/23 at 11:56 am to zippyputt
similar situation above my culvert in the driveway. I thought about setting up a plywood "dam", and mixing concrete a little runny and pouring it in there. Hoping it fills the void.

Posted on 10/2/23 at 12:47 pm to kook
That would probably work for yours. I’m hesitant to do mud jacking or any form of concrete since the sewer drain pipe is partially exposed in the hole.
Posted on 10/2/23 at 2:43 pm to jamiegla1
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no but im currently dealing with a leak under my slab. following for suggestions.
Fix the leak before you repair the slab.
Posted on 10/2/23 at 2:47 pm to zippyputt
If the slab hasn't subsided you should be able to just fill the void with flowable fill concrete.
If you don't know but suspect the slab might have dropped some you can get an inspector with a ziplevel to verify.
If you don't know but suspect the slab might have dropped some you can get an inspector with a ziplevel to verify.
Posted on 10/2/23 at 2:50 pm to zippyputt
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I’m hesitant to do mud jacking or any form of concrete since the sewer drain pipe is partially exposed in the hole.
You want to be able to access the pipe or are you worried about the concrete cracking the pipe? Unless you develop another leak you shouldn't expect any movement of your foundation so I wouldn't worry about that.
Posted on 10/2/23 at 2:59 pm to junkfunky
I’ve got the plumber coming to look at it in a few days. Just making sure all is sealed up. Thanks all!
Posted on 10/2/23 at 6:10 pm to junkfunky
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Fix the leak before you repair the slab
Im still trying to pinpoint the leak. It's not from a pipe. Coming up through the vapor barrier, or whats left of it
Posted on 10/2/23 at 9:58 pm to zippyputt
Get some masonry sand and flood it in with a water hose…
If the hole extends too far under the slab, get someone to spray some foam under there.
If the hole extends too far under the slab, get someone to spray some foam under there.
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