Hidden leaks in Florida homes are more than a minor inconvenience. The humid subtropical climate hides damage behind walls and under slabs until the bill, the smell, or the structural problem shows up. A-1 Plumbing & Gas locates and fixes leaks, including slab leaks under driveways, parking lots, and home foundations, before they turn into major repairs.
A-1 Plumbing & Gas is licensed (CFC1430079) and insured, serving Naples, Bonita Springs, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and surrounding Collier and Lee County communities. Call (239) 699-3144 for same-day service or a free estimate.
What's Included
Hidden leak detection (walls, ceilings, slabs)
Slab leak detection and repair
Pipe leak repair (copper, PEX, CPVC)
Water line leak repair
Hose bib and exterior valve leak repair
High water bill diagnosis
Pinhole leak repair
Leak repair under driveways and parking lots
Signs You Need This Service
Squishy floors or carpet
Water stains on walls or ceilings
A high water bill with no explanation
Visible water damage, mold, or mildew
The sound of water running when no fixture is on
A warm spot on the slab floor (often indicates a hot water slab leak)
Our Process
Listen and locate.: State-of-the-art leak detection equipment finds the leak without unnecessary demo.
Confirm.: We mark the location and confirm with a secondary method when possible.
Open and repair.: Minimal demo, repair the leak, pressure test the line.
Document.: You get the location and the repair details for your records.
Why Choose A-1 Plumbing & Gas
Specialized slab leak detection equipment
Minimal-demo approach to avoid unnecessary repair costs
Same techs handle the detection AND the repair, no handoffs
Free estimates and transparent pricing
Finding a Leak Without Tearing Up the House
The expensive part of a hidden leak is almost never the repair. It is the search. A pinhole in a copper line behind drywall is a twenty minute fix once you are looking at it, and a very costly one if finding it means opening four walls to get there. So the whole job is really the locating, and that is where the equipment earns its keep.
Acoustic listening picks up the sound of pressurized water escaping, which carries a long way through pipe and slab. Thermal imaging shows where a hot water line is warming the floor above it. Pressure isolation narrows down which line is losing. Used together they usually put the leak inside a square foot or two, and then the demo is a patch rather than a project.
A warm patch on tile.
Walk the floor barefoot. A hot water slab leak heats the concrete above it, and people often find the spot before any instrument does.
The meter test.
Shut every fixture in the house and watch the meter dial. If it keeps creeping, water is going somewhere it should not.
Sound with nothing running.
A faint hiss or rush in a quiet house at night is pressurized water escaping. It is one of the more reliable early signs.
Mildew smell in one room.
A leak behind a wall shows up on your nose before it shows up on the drywall, especially in a closet or a room that stays closed.
Slab Leaks and the Florida Water Table
Slab construction is the norm on this coast, and the water table sits high. Both of those change how a leak behaves. Under a slab, escaping water does not pool where you can see it. It follows the path of least resistance through the sand and can surface in the yard, in a neighboring room, or nowhere at all while it quietly undermines the fill under the foundation.
That is why a slab leak is worth chasing down rather than watching. The water damage is secondary. The real risk is the soil, and soil that has been washing out for months is a structural conversation rather than a plumbing one.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you find a leak inside a wall or under a slab?
We use acoustic listening equipment, thermal imaging, and pressure testing to pinpoint the leak before any demo.
What is a slab leak?
A slab leak is a water line leak underneath the concrete foundation of your home. They often show up as warm spots on the floor, unexplained moisture, or a high water bill.
Will I have to break up my floor?
Sometimes a small section of slab needs to be opened to reach the leak. In other cases we can reroute the line and avoid the slab entirely.
How much does slab leak repair cost?
Costs vary widely based on location, length, and reroute options. Every slab leak job starts with a free estimate.
My water bill spiked but I cannot find a leak. Can you help?
Yes. Sudden bill spikes are one of the most common reasons we get leak detection calls. We will find the source.
How long does it take to find a hidden leak?
Locating usually takes a good deal less time than people expect, often under an hour, because the equipment narrows it down quickly once we know which line is losing pressure. The variable is access. A leak under a slab in the middle of a tiled living area takes longer to confirm than one in an accessible wall, and we confirm with a second method before anything opens.
Can a slab leak damage the foundation?
It can, and that is the real reason not to leave one running. Water escaping under a slab washes out the sand and fill the foundation bears on. The plumbing repair itself is straightforward. Soil that has been eroding for months is a bigger and more expensive problem, so the sooner a slab leak is found the smaller the whole thing stays.
Does homeowners insurance cover leak detection?
Policies vary and we are not the ones to tell you what yours covers, so read it or ask your agent. What we can do is give you documentation: the location of the leak, what failed, and what was done to repair it. Carriers generally want that in writing, and we provide it for your records on every leak call.
Plumbing Repairs: General residential plumbing repairs including leaks, toilets, faucets, sinks, fixtures, water lines, shutoff valves, and common plumbing issues.
Whole-Home Repiping: Whole-home and partial repiping services for aging, leaking, or corroded plumbing systems, including water line replacement and upgrades for improved water pressure and reliability.
Water Line Repair & Replacement: Repair and replacement of broken, leaking, or aging water lines, including main water lines, supply lines, shutoff valves, and pressure issues.
What Customers Say
A-1 Plumbing answered their phone with a live person which earns them an immediate gold star. They scheduled the work right away, called when on the way, evaluated the issue, found the problem, repaired it, and checked the thermostat and heating elements while there. The tech was polite, professional, and knew what he was doing. Five stars is all I can give but they deserve more!