Slab leak services we offer in Florida
Every page here covers one part of the same problem: a leak in the water or drain lines under the concrete slab of a Florida home, condo or small commercial building. Some pages describe a sign to look for, some a check you can do safely, and some the ways a technician locates and repairs a leak. Pick the one that matches what you are seeing, or call and we will point you to the right technician.
Emergency slab leak service
What to do first when water is surfacing or the meter is racing.
Seasonal home slab leaks
The leak that runs for weeks in a closed-up home.
Before you leave leak checklist
A routine for leaving and returning to a seasonal home.
Hot water slab leak
Warm floors and a heater that never rests.
Warm spot on tile floor
A warm patch on the tile and what else can cause it.
High water bill hidden leak
A bill that keeps climbing with no change in use.
Sound of running water
Running or hissing sounds when everything is off.
Water meter leak check
The one safe test you can do yourself.
Pool leak or slab leak
How a technician tells a pool leak from a house leak.
Irrigation and outdoor leaks vs slab leaks
Sprinkler and outdoor lines that mimic a slab leak.
Condo ground floor slab leaks
Slab-on-grade units, shared walls and tracing a leak.
Slab leak reroute
Moving the line above the slab instead of opening the floor.
Slab leak spot repair
Repairing the line through the slab at the leak.
Pipe lining for slab leaks
Lining an existing pipe where a technician judges it suitable.
Repiping after slab leaks
When replacing more of the supply plumbing comes up.
Copper pipe leaks under slab
Copper lines under Florida slabs, in general terms.
Polybutylene era homes
What homes of that building era typically have.
PEX slab leaks
PEX supply lines in newer slab homes.
Under slab drain line leaks
Leaking, not clogged, drain lines under older slabs.
Repeat slab leaks
When a second or third leak appears.
Why Florida leaks hide
Sandy soil and a high water table.
Damp baseboards and lifting tile
Damp edges, darkened grout and tile that lifts.
How slab leaks are found
Isolation, pressure, acoustic and thermal methods.
What to do when you find a slab leak
Shut off, keep clear, move valuables, call.
Slab leak check before buying
Leak checks before closing on an older slab home.
Rental and commercial slab leaks
Slab leaks in rentals and small commercial buildings.
How to use these pages
The pages are grouped by what a homeowner is usually trying to work out. Signs pages describe what you may see, hear or feel: a warm patch on a tile floor, a water bill that keeps rising, hissing behind a wall, or damp baseboards. Check pages describe the few things that are safe to do without tools, mostly watching the water meter with every fixture off. Locating pages explain how a technician narrows down where a leak is before anything is opened, and repair pages describe the options that are usually discussed once the position is known.
Florida homes are built on concrete slabs more often than homes in many other states, and the supply lines and drain lines that run through or under that slab are out of sight. Because of that, a leak can run for a long time before anything shows. Sandy soil, a high water table and warm weather can all change how a leak shows itself, which is why several pages here deal with the ways a slab leak can look like something else: a pool leak, a sprinkler line, a water heater or a failing fixture.
If you are not sure which page fits, start with the one that matches the first thing you noticed, then follow the links at the bottom of that page. If the meter moves with everything off, or water is surfacing, call. The person who answers will ask what you have seen and point you to the next step, and any repair choice stays yours.
What these pages do not do
These pages are general information, not a diagnosis of your home. A leak cannot be confirmed from a description or a photo, and the pages avoid naming a price or a timeline because those depend on the property, the pipe material and where the line runs. Work is carried out by independent technicians in the area, not by this site, and nothing here replaces an on-site inspection.
Common questions
Which service page should I start with?
Start with the sign you have noticed. A warm floor, a high bill, running sounds and damp baseboards each have their own page, and each one links to the detection and repair pages when you are ready for them.
Do I need to know it is a slab leak before I call?
No. Most callers are not sure. Describe what you have noticed and what the meter does with everything off, and the person on the phone will help you decide on next steps.
Are pools, irrigation and water heaters covered?
They are tested so they can be ruled in or out as the source of a loss, but repairs to pools, sprinklers and water heaters are outside what we arrange. Those go to the right specialist.
Will someone explain the repair options before work starts?
Yes. Spot repair, rerouting, lining and repiping are explained along with the price before any work begins, and the choice is yours.
Do these pages cover condos, rentals and seasonal homes?
Yes. There are separate pages for ground-floor condos, rental and commercial properties, seasonal homes and the checks to do before leaving a home empty.
How do I know if a sign is a slab leak or something else?
You usually cannot tell from the sign alone. A warm floor can come from a hot line near the surface, damp baseboards from a roof or window problem, and a high bill from a toilet or irrigation. The pages on pool, irrigation and meter checks explain how each is ruled in or out.
What can I safely check before calling?
The safest check is the water meter. Turn off every fixture and appliance that uses water, then watch whether the meter keeps moving. Do not cut into walls or floors, and do not use a hot or live electrical area to test anything.
Do the services pages apply everywhere in Florida?
The general information applies across the state, and the area pages cover local housing and ground conditions region by region. Rules and permit requirements vary by city and county, so a technician will explain what applies where you live.
Not sure which one fits?
(855) 731-0997 · describe what you see and we will point you on