Signs of a hidden water leak
- Your water bill jumped and your usage did not
- The meter keeps spinning with every fixture off
- Warm or damp spots on tile or carpet
- Musty smell, stains or bubbling paint on walls or ceilings
- Sound of running water when nothing is on
- Soggy patches or sinkholes in the yard
Leak detection and leak repair services in Delray Beach
One call covers the whole job: confirming the leak, pinpointing it and repairing it, in houses, villas and condos across Delray Beach.
Slab leak detection
Acoustic and pressure testing to locate leaks in copper lines under concrete floors before any tile is lifted.
Call about slab leak detectionWall and ceiling leak detection
Thermal imaging and moisture mapping to trace stains, bubbling paint and damp drywall back to the source.
Call about wall and ceiling leak detectionHigh water bill investigation
Meter tests and line isolation to explain a bill that jumped when your usage did not.
Call about high water bill investigationYard, main line and irrigation leaks
Locating leaks on the buried service line from the meter, on irrigation zones and on pool fill lines.
Call about yard, main line and irrigation leaksCondo and unit-to-unit leak tracing
Finding whether water comes from your unit, a neighbor or a shared riser, with a written finding for the association.
Call about condo and unit-to-unit leak tracingPipe leak repair
Replacing the failed section, fitting or valve once the leak is found, from pinhole copper repairs to new shut-offs.
Call about pipe leak repairLeak reports for insurance
Photos and a written description of the cause and location to support a homeowners or condo insurance claim.
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How professional leak detection works
Guessing at a leak is expensive. Every hole cut in drywall or tile to "take a look" adds repair cost. Professional leak detection narrows the search first, so the opening, if one is needed at all, is small and in the right place.
A typical visit starts at the water meter to confirm water is being lost, then isolates sections of the system to see whether the leak is on the supply side, the hot side, the drain side or the irrigation line.
- Meter and pressure tests to confirm and size the leak
- Acoustic listening equipment that hears water escaping under slab and behind walls
- Thermal imaging to trace hot-water leaks and wet areas
- Moisture meters to map how far water has spread
- Line isolation to separate house plumbing from irrigation and pool lines
Visible pipe leaks and pipe leak repair
Not every leak is hidden. Dripping supply lines under sinks, corroded shut-off valves, pinhole leaks in copper and failed fittings behind toilets and washers are all common in Delray Beach homes, many of which were built in the 1980s and still have their original pipe and valves.
Once a leak is found, the same plumber can usually repair it: replacing a section of pipe, swapping a failed valve or fitting, or recommending a reroute or repipe when the pipe itself is failing in several places.
Leaks in condos and shared buildings
In condominiums and 55+ communities across West Delray, a leak can start in one unit and show up in the unit below. Before you call, check whether your association handles plumbing inside walls or only common pipes, because that decides who books and pays for the detection work. A plumber can document where the leak originates so the right party handles the repair.
Leak detection in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach
The same call connects homeowners in Boca Raton to the south and Boynton Beach to the north with a provider that serves their ZIP code, using the same non-invasive testing.
See leak detection in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if I have a hidden water leak?
Turn off every faucet, appliance and the irrigation system, then watch the water meter. If the dial or the small leak indicator keeps moving, water is leaving the system somewhere. A higher-than-normal water bill is often the first sign.
Will the plumber have to break through my walls or floor?
The point of leak detection is to avoid unnecessary openings. Equipment like acoustic sensors and thermal cameras narrows the location first, so if an opening is needed it is usually small and placed directly over the problem.
Can a plumber find a leak in my irrigation or yard line?
Yes. Isolating the irrigation and main service line from the house plumbing is a standard part of the process, and acoustic equipment works on buried lines as well.
Does homeowners insurance cover leak detection?
Some policies cover the cost to find and access a leak when it causes covered water damage. Coverage varies, so check your policy and ask the plumber for written documentation of what they found.