Lowe Testimonial: A Holiday Disaster Made Right. Margaret Lowe had an emergency leak on Memorial Day weekend. True Plumbers found the leak (and hidden mold), and the True family took the bathroom from disaster to done.
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[Music] they also found mold which meant the garden tub had to be taken out [Applause] my name is margaret lowe and i found true builders whenever on memorial day weekend we had an emergency leak in the bathroom so i went on the website to find out what plumbers who would be working 24 hours a day so i found true builders and they sent out true plumbers to find the leak so it was pretty hard to find they also found mold which meant the garden tub had to be taken out the vanities had to be taken out the walls had to be torn apart the shower had to be torn apart to discover exactly where all the mold was it was under the garden tub where the leak had started and then went up the wall and behind the vanity and aaron bradley he was the manager over the department for our rebuild and he came out and recommended you know that we needed to do this and took care of the problem and he worked very hard for us so now it's all remodeled we're very happy the guys were very respectable of our home they put down a paper flooring from the front door to the bathroom i would recommend tree builders true plumbing their mitigation department did a fantastic job and we thank them very much
How We Find Hidden Leaks in Lakeland Homes
Some leaks are loud and obvious. But the most damaging ones hide in your walls, under your floors, or beneath your foundation, and they can go undetected for months. If you suspect a hidden water leak, do not wait.
At True Plumbers & AC, our expert leak detection services use state-of-the-art tools to pinpoint the problem fast, without unnecessary destruction. Hidden plumbing leaks can quietly destroy walls, floors, and foundations, and drive up your water bill, and you should not have to rip apart your home just to find the source.
We provide professional leak detection using non-invasive technology to locate and repair leaks fast in Lakeland, Plant City, Tampa, Winter Haven, Wesley Chapel, and nearby Central Florida communities.
Why Fast Leak Detection Matters
Water leaks that go unnoticed don't just waste water, they silently destroy your home's structure and value. The longer a leak sits, the more it costs, and the more likely it is to create problems that a simple repair could have prevented.
- Warped floors and walls
- Mold and mildew growth in hidden spaces
- Foundation cracks and settling
- Higher utility bills and water waste
- Insurance complications if damage isn't handled properly
How We Find Hidden Leaks Without the Guesswork
Our plumbers use state-of-the-art, non-destructive tools to pinpoint leaks before we ever open a wall or floor. By isolating the exact location first, we keep the repair small and targeted.
Once we find the leak, we'll show you exactly where it is and explain your repair options before any work begins.
- Acoustic sensors to hear pipe leaks inside concrete
- Thermal imaging cameras to detect hot water line leaks
- Pressure testing to isolate leak sources
- Moisture meters to locate water damage behind walls
- Tracer gas for sensitive slab and underground leaks
Common Signs You Might Have a Plumbing Leak
You don't always see a leak, but you'll often notice the symptoms. If any of these sound familiar, it's worth having the source traced before the damage spreads.
- Unexpectedly high water bills
- Musty smells you can't find the source of
- Hot spots on your floor
- Pooled water with no visible source
- Water meter keeps running when nothing's on
- Wall or ceiling stains that grow over time
- Foundation cracks or buckling flooring
Leak Detection in Lakeland
Most Lakeland homes sit on a concrete slab over sandy fill. Supply lines are in the floor, not a crawlspace, so a leak under the house rarely makes a puddle you can point at. The meter keeps spinning with every tap closed. A tile patch feels warm. The bill jumped and nobody changed how they shower. That is the local pattern, and it is why plumber in Lakeland searches so often turn into leak detection calls.
Hard water from the Floridan Aquifer makes it worse. Calcium scales the inside of older copper and galvanized, then a pinhole opens at a fitting or a thin spot. We see that in Crystal Lake, Kathleen, Lakeland Highlands, and Eaton Park as often as downtown. Plant City homes show the same slab-and-sand setup, plus well water on the rural edges, so leak detection in Plant City is the same hunt with a different mineral load.
This page is plumbing leak detection: supply lines, slabs, walls, and underground mains. It is not a pool leak or a Wi-Fi puck you stick under a sink. If you can already see water on the floor, shut the main and call the 24 hour emergency plumber. If you only have the bill and the spinning meter, book detection before anyone cuts concrete.
What Is a Slab Leak and Why It Is Serious
A slab leak is a leak in the water lines running beneath your concrete foundation. Because the pipe is hidden under the slab, the warning signs are subtle, but the consequences for your foundation can be severe if it is left to run.
Slab leaks have certain heat, sound, and pressure signals we can detect, which is exactly what our detection process is designed to diagnose.
- Warm or damp spots on the floor
- Mold or mildew smells
- Sound of running water under the floor
- Cracks in baseboards or walls
- Spikes in your water bill
Slab Leak vs a Leak in the Wall
A slab leak is a pressurized supply line under the concrete. A wall leak is the same kind of pipe, just in a stud bay or a ceiling. The symptoms overlap (stains, musty smell, a high bill), so guessing from the living room is how people open the wrong surface.
We find the line first. Acoustic listening and thermal imaging tell us whether the sound and the heat sit under the floor or in the wall. That is the job on this page. If the leak is under the slab, the repair itself lives on our slab leak repair page: spot repair vs reroute, how much concrete we open, and what the insurance file needs. Detection and repair are two line items. We do not sell you a jackhammer to find the pipe.
Our Leak Detection Process
We follow a clear, five-step process so you know what is happening at every stage and never get surprised by the work or the cost.
- Phone assessment: tell us your symptoms.
- On-site inspection: our licensed plumber arrives ready to locate the source.
- Testing and imaging: we use acoustic, infrared, and pressure tools to detect the leak without tearing up your home.
- Findings and solution: we explain your options clearly and quote the repair on the spot.
- Leak repair or pipe reroute: we handle the fix or connect you to our repipe specialists if needed.
Types of Leaks We Find and Repair
We detect leaks everywhere water flows, from supply lines under a sink to underground mains. Whether it's a small pinhole leak or a major slab issue, our team can locate and repair it quickly.
- Hidden leaks behind walls and ceilings
- Slab leaks under concrete foundations
- Leaking supply lines to sinks, toilets, and tubs
- Underground water line leaks to your home or building
- Leaks around showers, tubs, and tile surrounds
What Leak Detection Costs in Lakeland
We do not publish a one-line leak detection price, because a spinning meter on a Kathleen slab is not the same job as a ceiling stain over a second-floor bath. You get a written quote after we see the house, and nothing starts until you approve it.
Detection and repair are billed separately. Finding the leak is one scope. Opening the slab, rerouting a line, or patching a wall is another. Carriers usually want that split on paper: where the leak is, how we found it, and what we propose to fix. We document the location so you have something to send besides a verbal guess.
If the find points to a failing run of original pipe rather than one fitting, we will say so and talk through a repipe instead of a third patch. Call (863) 667-6364 for a quote on your Lakeland or Plant City home.
