In Mentone, a slab leak is a water line leaking beneath the concrete floor, and that pipe is the owner's to repair. The City of Redlands provides water to the Mentone area, though some unincorporated parcels get Redlands water and sewer through individual agreements, so service can vary by address. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Mentone.
Mentone conditions
Mentone is an unincorporated foothill community east of Redlands on the south bank of the Santa Ana River, with north-south streets named for gemstones and SR-38 leading up into the mountains. The City of Redlands says it has provided water to the Redlands and Mentone area for more than 90 years. Some Mentone parcels get Redlands water and sewer through LAFCO-approved out-of-agency service agreements, and not every property is necessarily on city sewer, so check your bill to see who serves you.
Redlands water blends Mill Creek and Santa Ana River surface water, local wells in Redlands, Mentone and Yucaipa, and State Water Project water when needed. Because Mentone is unincorporated San Bernardino County, check with the county about permits for a reroute or repipe; the specific county office depends on the job.
Repair choices
| Choice | Good fit | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| Spot repair through the slab | A single located leak in pipe that tests sound | Floor is opened and patched; neighboring pipe may be the same age |
| Reroute overhead | Long runs under the slab or a repeat leak | Concrete stays intact; foothill attics need insulated pipe |
| Repipe | Several failures or widespread wear | Larger project that replaces the leak-prone system |
Signs it is under the slab
- The meter moves with all fixtures and irrigation off
- A warm or damp spot on the floor
- Swollen baseboards or a musty smell low on a wall
- Odors near a bathroom with the meter still, which points to a drain rather than a supply line
Seasonal timing
Mentone's foothill setting brings colder winter nights than the valley floor. Frost threatens exposed outdoor pipe more than lines under a slab, but cold mornings make a hot-side leak easy to feel underfoot. In summer, irrigation hides slow leaks on the bill, so test with the controller off. Once a leak is confirmed, plan the repair soon to protect the slab base and flooring.
When you call, you will be connected with an independent plumber who covers Mentone. Mention who provides your water, what your meter test showed and where you noticed warmth or moisture. The plumber will test and locate first, then go over which repair choice suits the house and its pipe.
Slab Leak Repair questions in Mentone
Should I call the water provider or a plumber first?
Does a slab leak repair or reroute need a permit?
Could the leak be a drain line under the slab instead of a water line?
Why does one spot on my floor feel warm?
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