Leak Detection Service in Broward County, FL
Not every water leak is visible. A supply line leaking inside a wall, a slab leak running beneath the foundation, or an underground pipe losing pressure can go undetected for months — driving up your water bill, damaging your structure, and creating conditions for mold. Professional leak detection locates the problem without tearing into walls or cutting concrete until we know exactly where to look.
Three types of leak detection
Acoustic leak detection
Electronic ground microphones and listening devices amplify the frequency signature of pressurized water escaping a pipe. By mapping sound intensity across a surface — floor, slab, or yard — we can triangulate the leak location to within a few inches. Acoustic detection is most effective for pressurized supply line leaks, where the escaping water creates a consistent audible signal.
Thermal imaging
Infrared cameras detect temperature anomalies at surfaces caused by leaking water. A hot water supply line leaking beneath the slab creates a heat signature visible on thermal imaging even when the floor surface appears completely dry. Thermal imaging is non-contact and non-destructive — we scan the surface without touching it.
Video pipe inspection (camera scope)
For drain lines, sewer lines, and any pipe where the question is structural condition rather than active pressure loss, a camera inspection is the definitive diagnostic tool. The camera shows us exactly what’s inside the pipe — corrosion, root intrusion, cracks, grade loss, or collapse — and precisely where in the line the problem exists.
Broward County leak detection — local factors
Two factors make leak detection in Broward County distinct from other Florida markets:
Sandy limestone substrate: Broward County’s soil profile — sand over limestone — allows more ground movement than clay-heavy soil further north. This accelerates joint separation and stress fractures in underground pipes, particularly in older cast iron and copper systems.
Aging pipe stock: A significant portion of Broward County’s residential housing stock was built between 1955 and 1995. That means cast iron drain lines (pre-1972), copper supply lines approaching 50–70 years of service life, and polybutylene supply pipes (1978–1995) that are already past their expected failure point in many homes.
What leak detection costs in Broward County
Non-invasive leak detection using acoustic and thermal methods typically runs $250–$500 for a residential property. A sewer camera inspection runs $250–$400. If the detection leads directly to a same-day repair, we apply the detection fee toward the repair cost. We provide written findings after every inspection — not just a verbal report.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to have a leak detected?
In Broward County, professional leak detection runs $250–$500 depending on the method used and the complexity of the system. Sewer camera inspections run $250–$400 separately.
How do I find a water leak that is not visible?
The fastest indicators are a water meter test (shut off all fixtures, check whether the meter dial is still moving) and a pressure drop test. If either confirms an active leak, acoustic detection and thermal imaging can locate it without opening walls.
What are the three types of leak detection?
Acoustic (listening devices that amplify the sound of pressurized water escaping a pipe), thermal imaging (infrared cameras that detect temperature anomalies at surfaces), and video inspection (camera fed through the pipe to visualize interior condition and locate structural failures).
Can a water leak fix itself?
No. Pressurized pipe leaks do not self-seal. A pinhole leak in a copper supply line will grow over time as water pressure erodes the surrounding material. Early detection and repair is always less expensive than addressing the resulting water damage after the fact.
Schedule a leak detection inspection
Same-day service available Monday through Saturday, 7am–7pm.