Hidden Leaks, Found First
Leak Detection & Repair in Largo, FL
A jump in the water bill, a meter that never stops or a damp patch with no obvious source. We pinpoint the leak before we open a wall, floor or yard.
- 24/7 Emergency Service
- License CFC1431820
- Free Phone Estimates
- Veteran-Owned · Bonded & Insured
Find, then fix
Leak detection in Largo, FL without tearing things apart
Guessing where a leak is costs drywall, tile and time. Locating it first costs far less.
Professional leak detection in Largo, FL is a process of elimination. We confirm water is escaping, work out which system it is in, then narrow it to a small area with listening and imaging equipment. Only then do we open anything, and the opening is as small as the repair allows.
The homes we test in Largo give us a few usual suspects. Galvanized supply rusts through from the inside, aging copper develops pinholes, and joints buried in walls or under slabs have had decades to weaken. When we find one pinhole in old copper, it often tells us something about the rest of the run, and we will say so.
Largo's flat ground and shallow water table add a twist outdoors. After a summer downpour, soggy turf is normal. A patch that stays wet for days in dry weather, or that sits over the route of your service line, is worth testing.
Check at home
Simple checks before you call
These take a few minutes and tell us a lot when you phone.
- Turn off every fixture and appliance, then watch the meter's leak indicator for movement
- Note the meter reading, wait two hours without using water, and read it again
- Add a few drops of food coloring to a toilet tank and see if it reaches the bowl without flushing
- Listen near walls and floors at night for running or hissing water
- Feel tile or concrete floors for warm spots, which can point to a hot water leak
- Compare this month's bill with the same month last year
Our method
How we locate a hidden leak
Confirm and isolate
Meter and pressure tests show whether water is escaping and whether it is on the hot side, the cold side or outside the house.
Listen and image
Acoustic equipment hears water escaping inside walls and under slabs, and thermal imaging traces warm water lines.
Mark and price
We mark the spot and give you a written price for the repair, or a reroute if that makes more sense.
Repair and retest
We fix it through the smallest practical opening and pressure-test the system before we leave.
Where leaks hide
Leaks we find in Largo homes and condos
Inside walls
Pinholes and failed fittings that show up as bubbling paint, baseboard swelling or a musty smell.
Under the slab
Supply lines in or beneath the concrete. Our slab leak repair service in Largo covers the fix.
Between condo units
Water that travels along a floor or wall before it appears. We trace it to its true source so the right owner repairs it.
Yard service lines
Breaks between the meter and the house, found and repaired with minimal digging.
Toilets and fixtures
Silent tank leaks and dripping valves that quietly add up on the bill.
Pricing a leak search
Locating a leak and repairing it are priced separately, because nobody can price a repair until they know where the leak is. We explain the detection cost up front, then give you a written price for the repair once the spot is marked. Read more on our leak detection services page.
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Largo questions
Leak Detection & Repair in Largo: common questions
Is the wet spot in my Largo yard a leak or just rain?
After heavy rain, a lot of Largo lawns stay soft because the ground is flat and the water table is shallow. A leak shows up differently: the spot stays wet in dry weather, may be greener than the rest of the lawn, and often lines up with the path from the meter to the house. A meter test settles it quickly.
Who pays when a leak in my condo comes from upstairs?
It depends on where the leak starts and on your association's documents. Our job is to trace the water to its real source and document what we find, with photos where helpful, so owners, the association and insurers can sort out responsibility based on evidence rather than guesswork.
Will you have to cut into my walls or floor?
Sometimes an opening is unavoidable, but locating the leak first keeps it small. We mark the spot before cutting, and where rerouting the line avoids opening a finished floor, we will give you that option with its own price.
My water bill doubled. Could it be the toilet?
Very possibly. A worn flapper or fill valve can let water run constantly without being obvious. Try the food coloring test in the tank. If the bowl changes color without flushing, the toilet is leaking. If the bill stays high after that is fixed, call us for a full test.
Have another question? Browse our plumbing FAQ or call (941) 541-7473.
Suspect a hidden leak in Largo?
Tell us what you have noticed, and what the meter is doing if you have checked it. We will explain the next step and give you a free phone estimate.
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