Leak Detection In Fort Myers, FL
Electronic leak tracing for slab leaks and hidden pipe damage, so you're not guessing where a leak is or tearing into a wall or floor to find out.
Water bill went up and you don't know why? If the meter keeps running with every fixture in the house turned off, water is going somewhere you can't see, often under a slab, behind a wall, or underground between the meter and the house. That's exactly what leak detection is built to find without guessing or tearing into a wall to look.
The Local Cause
Nearly every home in Fort Myers sits on a slab foundation, which means a leak under that slab can run for weeks before it shows up as a warm spot on the floor, a higher water bill, or damaged flooring. Hard water from the local limestone aquifer also accelerates corrosion on pipe joints over time, which is a real contributing factor alongside ordinary pipe age. Catching a leak early, before it undermines the slab or floods a wall cavity, is the entire reason detection matters as its own service rather than something you wait to discover. Older Fort Myers neighborhoods running original cast iron alongside newer construction see slab leaks most often, since aging joints under a slab are harder to inspect than exposed plumbing elsewhere in the home.
What Leak Detection Actually Does
Electronic Listening Equipment
Acoustic sensors pick up the sound of water escaping under pressure, even through concrete or drywall.
Meter & Pressure Testing
Isolating sections of the plumbing system narrows down which line is losing pressure.
Thermal Imaging
Temperature differences from escaping water can reveal a leak's location without opening a wall.
Pinpoint Confirmation
Once narrowed down, we confirm the exact spot before recommending any repair, so nothing gets opened up unnecessarily.
Water Bill Higher Than Usual?
We can pinpoint a hidden leak without guesswork.
What Leak Detection Costs
Upfront price confirmed once the leak is located.
A sudden, accidental pipe burst is typically covered by standard homeowner's insurance, but a slow slab leak that develops gradually often is not, since insurers frequently treat gradual leaks as a maintenance issue. We'll tell you honestly which category a leak looks like once we've found it.
What To Check First
- Check your water meter with everything in the house turned off. If it's still moving, that confirms an active leak somewhere in the system.
- Note any warm spots on the floor, since a warm spot often means a hot water line is leaking under the slab.
- Compare recent water bills if you have them handy. A sudden jump with no change in household usage is a useful data point for us.
Common Questions
Acoustic listening equipment, pressure testing, and thermal imaging narrow the location down to a specific spot before any wall or slab is opened.
Yes. A leak under a slab or behind a wall can run for weeks before it becomes visible, and a rising bill with no change in usage is one of the most common ways it first shows up.
Yes, for non-emergency calls. We confirm the price once the leak has been located.
We'll explain the repair options honestly, whether that's a water heater connection, a slab leak repair, or another fix, before any work begins.
Often Needed Alongside
If the leak turns out to be near a water heater connection, that may point to a broader issue worth checking during a water heater installation or replacement visit, especially on an older unit already showing hard-water wear. A leak found in a line feeding a septic-connected fixture is also worth mentioning alongside any septic tank pumping that may be overdue. If the leak turns out to be running specifically under the concrete foundation rather than through an accessible wall or floor, slab leak detection & repair is the more specialized service for that situation. Properties with an irrigation system should also keep their backflow preventer tested on schedule, since a failed device is a separate but related water-safety issue. Homes with a pool should note that a pool losing water faster than evaporation explains is a different situation, covered by our dedicated pool leak detection & repair service.
Leak Detection Across Lee County
We provide leak detection throughout Fort Myers and surrounding Lee County communities including Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, and San Carlos Park. See our full service area for coverage details, or call to confirm service at a specific address.