Is $5,000 to break up the floor and replace the pipe a fair price?
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The first-floor baseboard heating has a leak likely located under the concrete floor. HVAC technicians confirmed the leak via an air pressure test but cannot pinpoint the exact location due to the pipe's path underground. I am considering using a thermal camera to locate the leak before committing to a repair strategy.
Quote Details
Repair the existing hydronic heating system by excavating the concrete slab. - Locate the general area of the leak - Jackhammer/break up concrete floor to access piping - Replace damaged section of pipe - Patch concrete floor
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Category
HVAC
Price
$5,000
Quote Date
April 19, 2026
System type
Boiler
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