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How can I locate pipes under concrete slab? Walter R. 05-29-2006
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Posted by Walter R. on May 29, 2006, 2:02 pm
I need to drill a number of 1/2" holes through the concrete slab of my house
in order to poison the resident termites. The swarmers came out in three
places in the center area of the house.

How can I avoid water and drainage pipes in or under the slab? Are these
pipes usually imbedded in the concrete slab or are they underneath the
concrete?

Thanks

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Walter
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Posted by Joey on May 29, 2006, 3:41 pm
Walter R. wrote:

> I need to drill a number of 1/2" holes through the concrete slab of my house
> in order to poison the resident termites. The swarmers came out in three
> places in the center area of the house.
>
> How can I avoid water and drainage pipes in or under the slab? Are these
> pipes usually imbedded in the concrete slab or are they underneath the
> concrete?
>
> Thanks
>

Walter,

Those pipes are in the slab itself. I would never take the chance of
drilling that many holes, one maybe ! This is a job for the termite
contractor where you have the option to get a contract and a warranty
plus they are liable for any damage or drilling through pipes.

Joey

Posted by Walter R. on May 29, 2006, 4:11 pm
No contractor in his right mind would give a warranty like that. That's the
problem!

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Walter
www.rationality.net
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> Walter R. wrote:
>
>> I need to drill a number of 1/2" holes through the concrete slab of my
>> house
>> in order to poison the resident termites. The swarmers came out in three
>> places in the center area of the house.
>>
>> How can I avoid water and drainage pipes in or under the slab? Are these
>> pipes usually imbedded in the concrete slab or are they underneath the
>> concrete?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>
> Walter,
>
> Those pipes are in the slab itself. I would never take the chance of
> drilling that many holes, one maybe ! This is a job for the termite
> contractor where you have the option to get a contract and a warranty plus
> they are liable for any damage or drilling through pipes.
>
> Joey



Posted by m Ransley on May 29, 2006, 4:22 pm
Use a metal detector the layout should be simple to follow


Posted by Walter R. on May 29, 2006, 6:07 pm
Good idea, but what about plastic drainage pipes, including the main drain?

Any ideas welcome

--
Walter
www.rationality.net
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> Use a metal detector the layout should be simple to follow
>



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