Leak Detection in Florida
Plumbers find hidden leaks by isolating sections of plumbing and testing them, then pinpointing the spot with acoustic listening, thermal imaging and moisture meters — so only a small, targeted opening is needed for the repair.
Coverage in Florida
Covered ZIP codes
959
Cities and towns
422
Most-covered
Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville
What drives leak detection calls in Florida
Slab leaks
When: Shifting sandy soil and aging copper under slabs. What fails: Pinhole leaks under the floor raise water bills and damage flooring. What to do: Ask for electronic leak detection to locate the leak before any concrete is broken.
Most Florida homes sit on concrete slabs. Many from the 1970s through the 1990s were plumbed with copper or polybutylene under or through the slab, and cast-iron drains in older homes are prone to scaling and cracking. Much of the state outside the cities relies on septic systems.
Hiring for leak detection in Florida
Florida licenses plumbing contractors through the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) within the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. A certified plumbing contractor may work anywhere in the state; a registered contractor may work only in the county or city where the local registration was issued.
SteadWell is a free referral service, not a plumbing company. Calls to (833) 753-0180 are routed by ZIP code to independent, licensed plumbers; our Florida coverage list includes 959 ZIP codes. Ask for the trip fee and total price before work starts.
About leak detection
- Water bill up with no change in use
- Water meter moving with every fixture off
- Damp or stained drywall, ceiling spots
- Warm spot on a slab floor
- Sound of running water when nothing is on
The full guide covers the visit and cost factors: Leak Detection.
Leak Detection in Florida: questions
How do I check a plumber's license in Florida?
Florida licenses plumbing contractors through the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) within the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. A certified plumbing contractor may work anywhere in the state; a registered contractor may work only in the county or city where the local registration was issued.
Is leak detection available in Miami?
Miami is among the most-covered cities in our Florida call-routing list. Calls are connected by ZIP code to an independent, licensed plumber who serves it; if none does, you're told so.
How do I test for a hidden leak?
Turn off every fixture and appliance, note the meter, and check again after 30 minutes without using water. If it moved, there's a leak. Close the house shutoff and check again; if it still moves, the leak is on the service line.