Leak Detection · Pembroke Pines, FL
Leak detection in Pembroke Pines, from slab homes to 55+ condos
In a slab home, a leak can run under the tile for weeks before it shows. We locate it with meter and pressure tests, acoustic listening, and thermal imaging, then mark the exact spot for the repair.
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Leak Detection in Pembroke Pines
Leak detection in Pembroke Pines starts at the water meter and ends with a mark on the floor or wall where the repair should go. We pressure-test the lines to learn which one is leaking, then use acoustic listening equipment and thermal imaging to find the spot along it.
The wet spot you can see is a clue, not the answer. Under tile on a concrete slab, water spreads wherever it meets the least resistance and can surface well away from the break, so opening the floor where it first shows often means opening it twice. Finding the source first keeps the repair to one small, planned opening.
Two kinds of homes here hide leaks well: houses from the 1980s building boom, some still on their original plumbing, and condos in the 55+ communities where kitchens and bathrooms are stacked floor over floor. The report includes photos and thermal images with the leak marked, the repair is coordinated with your plumber, and if water has reached drywall or flooring, drying starts right away.
Local factors
What's different about leak detection in Pembroke Pines
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Do 1980s Pembroke Pines homes have polybutylene pipes?
Some do. Polybutylene was a plastic pipe manufactured between 1978 and mid-1995 and installed in up to 10 million U.S. homes, and some manufacturers say most of its leaks occur at joints and unions. It deteriorates from the inside, so it can look fine until a fitting lets go. If your home was built in that era, ask your plumber to check what the supply lines are made of.
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What are the signs of a leak under the slab?
Start with the meter: if it moves with every fixture and irrigation zone off, water is going somewhere. Inside, look for a warm patch of tile, grout that stays damp, tile that sounds hollow when tapped, or a water heater that cycles when nobody has used hot water.
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Why do leaks travel between units in 55+ condos?
Because kitchens and bathrooms in condo buildings, including those in Century Village, are usually stacked on the same plumbing wall from floor to floor. A failed supply line or drain in one unit can appear as a stain in the unit below or next door, so the search often starts above the visible damage, with the association's permission to enter.
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Is the soggy spot in my yard a leak or the lake?
In lakefront communities like Silver Lakes and Pembroke Lakes, a wet lawn can come from a high water table after rain or from a leak in the service line or irrigation. If the spot stays wet in dry weather and the meter moves with the irrigation off, the line is the suspect, and acoustic equipment can trace it through the soil.
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Who repairs the leak once you find it?
Your plumber does, at the spot we mark. We find and document the leak, the plumber makes a small, targeted opening and repairs the line, and we dry whatever got wet.
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How much does leak detection cost in Pembroke Pines?
Finding the leak costs you nothing: leak detection is part of our free inspection, whether the leak is under the slab, in a stacked condo wall, or in the pool or irrigation. The repair is separate: your plumber does it and prices it, and finding the source first keeps it small, because every wrong opening in tile or drywall has to be repaired too. Tell us what you are noticing when you call, and we will set up the inspection.
Our process
How do you find a hidden leak?
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Review the symptoms
We start with your water bills, where the symptoms appear, the age of the plumbing, and whether the lines are copper, CPVC, PEX, or cast iron.
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Meter and pressure tests
With fixtures off, we read the meter, then isolate and pressure-test lines to learn whether the leak is on the hot side, the cold side, the service line, or the irrigation.
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Acoustic listening
Ground microphones and listening equipment pick up water escaping a pressurized line through tile, concrete, and soil. The sound is strongest closest to the leak.
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Thermal imaging
Infrared cameras show the heat signature of a hot water leak and the cooler pattern of moisture in walls, ceilings, and floors.
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Moisture mapping
Meters confirm what the camera shows and trace how far the water has traveled, which tells us how much drying the area needs.
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Video pipe inspection
For drain and sewer lines, a camera is run through the pipe to look for cracks, separated joints, roots, and corrosion.
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Mark, report, and coordinate
We mark the leak, give you a written summary with photos and thermal images, and coordinate the repair with your plumber. If water has reached the structure, drying starts right away.
★ Every job is documented: photos, readings, and an itemized scope.
Insurance
Does homeowners insurance cover leak detection?
Leak detection is part of our free inspection, so there is no bill for finding the leak. Your policy decides the rest: sudden water damage from a plumbing leak is generally covered, while the pipe repair itself is often handled differently, and damage from a leak that ran for a long time is usually excluded.
Some policies also pay to open and close the wall or floor needed to reach the pipe, so check your policy's water damage section. We document the location, the source, and the extent of the water damage with photos, thermal images, and moisture readings so your adjuster has what is needed to decide.
Report a leak to your carrier promptly, since Florida policies set deadlines for reporting claims. For covered claims, we bill your insurance company directly.
Usually covered
- Sudden pipe bursts and supply-line failures
- Water heater ruptures
- Toilet, sink, and tub overflows
- Appliance and AC overflows
- Burst or accidentally discharged fire sprinklers
- Water that enters through storm damage to the roof or windows
- Mold caused by a covered water loss, often up to a set limit
What we document
- Source of the loss and affected areas
- Daily moisture readings and equipment logs
- Thermal images of hidden moisture
- Every material removed, and why
- Each condo unit and common area, documented separately
- Dated photos and an itemized scope of work
Carriers we've worked with: Citizens Property Insurance, Universal Property & Casualty, Tower Hill Insurance, State Farm, Allstate, USAA, and many more. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by any insurance company.
Coverage decisions belong to your insurer and depend on your policy. Florida does not allow assignment of benefits on property policies issued on or after January 1, 2023, so you stay in control of your claim.
How water damage claims work in FloridaFAQ
Leak Detection in Pembroke Pines: questions
Can you find a slab leak without breaking the floor?
Yes. We locate it from above the floor using the meter, pressure tests, acoustic listening, and thermal imaging. The only tile that comes up is at the marked spot, when your plumber makes the repair.
Does insurance cover a leak under the slab?
Coverage depends on your policy and the cause. Policies often treat the damage a sudden leak causes differently from the cost of fixing the pipe, or from a slow leak that went on for a long time. Talk to your insurer before demolition; our written report and readings show where the leak was and what it reached.
My condo association wants proof the leak is not from my unit. Can you help?
Yes. We test your unit's lines and fixtures, take moisture readings in your unit and in the neighboring units we can access, and document the results, with photos and thermal images, in a report that shows where the water is and is not coming from.
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Thank you. A restoration specialist will contact you at the number provided to confirm the details. If water is still coming in, call now and we'll walk you through shutting it off.
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