Slab Leak Detection in Florida
A slab leak is a leak in a water line under a concrete floor. It's fixed one of three ways: a spot repair through the slab, rerouting the line through walls or the attic, or repiping the affected section.
Coverage in Florida
Covered ZIP codes
959
Cities and towns
422
Most-covered
Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville
What drives slab 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 slab 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 slab leak detection
- A warm spot on a tile or concrete floor
- Water meter moves with everything off
- Sound of running water with no fixtures on
- Damp carpet or cupped wood flooring
- Unexplained jump in the water bill
The full guide covers the visit and cost factors: Slab Leak Detection & Repair.
Slab 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 slab 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.
What are the signs of a slab leak?
An unexplained jump in the water bill, running water sounds with fixtures off, a warm spot on the floor, damp flooring, or a meter that moves when nothing is on.