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Copper pipe coming out of a stucco wall where a leak was opened up and repaired

Leak detection · Miami, FLFind the leak, open only that.

We shut things off, test each line and narrow the leak down, so only the spot that has to be opened gets opened.

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Leak Detection

How we find a hidden leak

A hidden leak does not announce itself.

It shows up as a number on a bill or a stain on a wall.

We start by shutting off everything that uses water and watching the meter.

If the meter keeps moving with every fixture off, water is going somewhere it should not.

Then we isolate each line and test it on its own, which narrows the leak to one run of pipe.

Once we know the run, we work out the spot and open only what has to be opened.

We repair the pipe, then close up what we opened.

Neat rectangular tile cut-out for slab leak accessFrom a real Authentic Plumbing job

What it covers

Leak Detection, covered end to end.

  1. 01

    A water bill that jumps

    A bill that climbs when nothing changed in how much water you use is one of the first signs of a leak.

  2. 02

    Meter moving, all off

    If the meter turns while every tap and appliance is off, a pipe is leaking somewhere.

  3. 03

    A warm spot on the floor

    A warm patch on a slab floor can mean a hot-water line is leaking underneath it.

  4. 04

    The sound of running water

    Water running in a wall or floor when nothing is on points to a leak that has not shown itself yet.

  5. 05

    Damp walls, mildew smell

    Damp drywall, soft baseboards and a musty smell often trace back to a leak behind the surface.

  6. 06

    Low water pressure

    Pressure that drops for no clear reason can mean water is escaping before it reaches the faucet.

Muddy dig down to a leaking line, the water pooling in the hole

The honest answer

When it is a slab leak

Many Miami homes sit on a concrete slab, and some of the water lines run under it.

A leak in one of those lines cannot be reached without opening the floor.

Before we do that, we isolate the lines and test them, so we know which one is leaking.

Then we open a small area, drill or cut carefully and replace the damaged pipe underneath.

Not every leak is under the slab.

Some are in a wall or in the yard, and the same testing applies.

On the job

Recent leak detection and related work.

Photos from their own Google profile, taken on real jobs around Miami.

  • Plank tile floor opened along a line to reach the pipe underneath
  • Narrow trench in a concrete slab with a new white PVC drain riser
  • Copper supply line with a brass shut-off valve, a repipe detail from an Authentic Plumbing job
  • New copper water line with a brass ball valve, installed by Authentic Plumbing Services

Miami-Dade & south Broward

Leaks in Miami homes

Slab-on-grade construction is common across Miami, so a lot of water pipe runs under the floor.

Hard water from the aquifer can scale pipe over the years, and an aging line can start a pinhole anywhere.

A leak under a slab can run a long time before anything shows above it.

The first sign is often a higher water bill, or a warm spot where a hot-water line runs under the floor.

In summer, wet ground after a heavy rain can hide a leak in a yard line.

Leak Detection in these towns

A palm under a heavy summer storm sky in South Florida

Photo: Pexels · source

How it goes

From the call to running water.

  1. 01

    Call, any hour

    Tell us what you noticed: the bill, the meter, a warm floor or a damp wall. We are open 24 hours.

  2. 02

    Shut off and watch

    We turn off every fixture and appliance and watch the meter to see if water is still moving.

  3. 03

    Isolate and test

    We test each line on its own and narrow the leak to one run of pipe, then to a spot.

  4. 04

    Open, repair, close up

    We open only what has to be opened, replace the damaged pipe and close up the opening.

Straight from Google

Customers on jobs like this.

5.0 on Google

82 reviews · read them all

  • Rated 5 out of 5 on Google

    I had a leak under my sink in the bathroom. Rohan Taylor from authentic plumbing responded that day with a smile and a great attitude. He saw what was needed and had it replaced and repaired within a couple hours of placing the call. Great service and work with a great attitude. I Highly recommend! 👍

    Chris ChandlerGoogle review

  • Rated 5 out of 5 on Google

    Great experience with Authentic Plumbing! Taylor did an awesome job carefully drilling to access the plumbing pipes. He was professional, knowledgeable, and did a great job from start to finish. Really happy with the service and would definitely recommend Taylor and Authentic Plumbing!

    erin smithGoogle review

Questions

Leak Detection questions.

Still wondering? Call (305) 834-1588, any hour.

How do I know if I have a hidden leak?

Watch for a bill that jumps, a meter that moves with all taps off, a warm floor, damp walls or the sound of water.

Do you have to break the floor to fix a slab leak?

If the leak is in a line under the slab, the slab has to be opened to reach it.

We narrow it down first so the opening stays small.

Can you find the leaking line before opening anything?

Usually we can narrow it to one line by shutting things off and testing each one.

Tell us what you see when you call.

What should I do if water is running right now?

Shut off the main valve first, then call (305) 834-1588.

We are open 24 hours, seven days a week.

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  • Miami-Dade and south Broward
  • 5.0 on Google from 82 reviews

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