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Leak Detection Services in Greenacres, FL
Star Florida Leak Detection offers eleven leak detection and repair services for Greenacres homes, condos, pools and rentals. Every one starts the same way: find exactly where the water is going, prove it with readings, and give you repair options in writing before anyone opens a floor, a wall or a deck.
Not sure which service you need? Start with the quick guide below, or call and describe what you are seeing. Most of the time we can tell you which kind of leak it is before we arrive.
Tell us what you are seeing and we will quote the detection price on the phone, before anyone comes out.
- Licensed Florida plumbing contractor
- Local office in Greenacres
- Written, dated leak report
- Members of PHCC and the South East Apartment Association
Which Leak Service Do I Need?
Match what you are seeing to the most likely service. If more than one fits, that is normal. Call and we will sort it out with you.
| What you are seeing | Most likely service |
|---|---|
| Water meter moves with everything off, and stops when you close the valve at the house | Slab leak detection or hidden leak detection |
| Meter keeps moving even with the valve at the house closed | Water line leak repair or irrigation leaks |
| Warm spot on a tile floor | Slab leak detection |
| Ceiling stain or bubbling paint | Hidden leak detection or AC condensate leaks |
| Water only after a shower, bath or appliance cycle, and the meter is still | Drain line leak detection |
| Water near the air handler, worse on humid days | AC condensate leaks |
| Several slow drains, gurgling or sewer odor | Sewer line camera inspection |
| Water around the water heater | Water heater leak repair |
| Toilet refills by itself, faucet drips, water behind an appliance | Toilet, fixture and appliance leaks |
| Pool drops more than the bucket test | Pool leak detection |
| Wet yard on a day your sprinklers did not run | Irrigation and sprinkler leaks |
| Smell of gas | Leave and call 911 first, then gas leak detection once it is safe |
Not sure yet? The five minute meter test tells you a lot. Here is how to do it.
Supply leaks: pressurized pipes that leak all day
These leak around the clock and usually move your water meter even when every fixture is off.
Slab Leak Detection and Repair
Leaks in water lines under or inside your concrete foundation. Common in Greenacres homes built in the 1970s and 1980s, where copper under the slab has reached its age.
Common signs
- Warm spot on the floor
- Meter moving with everything off
- Rising water bill
Water Line Leak Repair
Leaks on the buried service line between the county meter and your house. That line is yours, and a leak on it runs day and night at full pressure.
Common signs
- Meter still moving with the house valve closed
- Soggy or extra green strip of lawn
- Low water pressure
Hidden Leak Detection
Leaks inside walls, above ceilings, under cabinets and beneath flooring. We map the moisture and trace it to the source before anyone cuts drywall.
Common signs
- Growing ceiling stain
- Bubbling paint or soft drywall
- Musty smell in one area
Water Heater Leak Repair
Connections, relief valves, drain valves and tanks. We find out whether it is a repair or a replacement before anyone sells you a new heater.
Common signs
- Water in the pan or on the floor
- Dripping relief valve pipe
- Rust at the base of the tank
Drain, appliance and AC leaks: water that appears only when something runs
These usually do not move your meter, which is why a standard pressure test can miss them.
Drain Line Leak Detection
Leaks that happen only when water goes down a drain: shower pans, tub drains, traps, appliance hoses and drains under the slab. The leaks other tests often miss.
Common signs
- Water appears after a shower
- Wet floor but a still meter
- Loose tile or dark grout
Sewer Line Camera Inspection
A camera inside your sewer line shows roots, cracks, scale and sags, and we mark the exact spot from above. Also useful before buying an older home.
Common signs
- Several slow drains at once
- Gurgling toilets
- Sewer odor or backups
Toilet, Fixture and Appliance Leaks
Running toilets, dripping faucets, failed supply lines, washer hoses and ice maker lines. Small parts that cause some of the biggest water damage we see.
Common signs
- Toilet refills by itself
- Water behind the washer or fridge
- Damp cabinet floor under a sink
AC Condensate Leaks
The Florida leak that looks like plumbing. We confirm whether water is from a clogged AC drain before you pay for plumbing leak detection you do not need.
Common signs
- Water near the air handler
- Worse on hot, humid days
- AC shuts itself off
Outdoor and gas
Pools, sprinkler systems and gas piping, each with its own tests and safety rules.
Pool Leak Detection and Repair
We separate normal South Florida evaporation from a real leak, then find it at the skimmer, returns, light, main drain, shell or buried lines.
Common signs
- Pool drops more than a bucket test
- Autofill running constantly
- Wet ground or deck cracks near the pool
Irrigation and Sprinkler Leaks
Broken lines, cracked fittings and stuck valves in shallow sprinkler systems. We isolate the irrigation from the house so you fix the right leak.
Common signs
- Wet yard on a non-watering day
- One zone with weak spray
- Water bubbling from the lawn
Gas Leak Detection
If you smell gas, leave and call 911 first. Once the area is safe, we pressure test, pinpoint and repair leaks on the gas piping at your property.
Common signs
- Rotten egg or sulfur smell
- Hissing near a gas line or appliance
- Dead plants over a buried line
How Every Service Works
You call or text
Tell us what you are seeing, when it happens and what was running. We quote the detection price before we come out.
We confirm the kind of leak
Meter checks and simple tests tell us whether it is a supply leak, a drain leak, the AC or something outside.
We pinpoint it
Acoustic listening, thermal imaging, pressure and isolation tests, tracer gas, cameras and moisture mapping, in order from least to most invasive.
You get a written report
The leak location, photos, readings, the cause as we found it and repair options with prices.
We repair it
With permits where the City of Greenacres requires them, and a test afterward to confirm the fix.
We help with the paperwork
Documentation for your insurer and, where it applies, the Palm Beach County Water Utilities usage credit.
Why Greenacres Homeowners Call Us
We test both kinds of leaks
Supply and drain leaks behave differently. Testing both is why we find leaks that a single pressure test missed.
We know how Greenacres works
The county owns the meter and sends the bill, the city issues the permit, and much of the housing sits on sandy ground with a shallow water table. That shapes every job.
We put it in writing
A dated report for insurers, associations, landlords and the county, so everyone works from the same facts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What leak detection services do you offer in Greenacres?
Slab leak detection and repair, water line leak repair, hidden leak detection, water heater leak repair, drain line leak detection, sewer line camera inspection, toilet, fixture and appliance leaks, AC condensate leaks, pool leak detection and repair, irrigation and sprinkler leaks, and gas leak detection.
How do I know which service I need?
Start with the meter test. If the meter moves with everything off, it is a supply leak. If water appears only when something runs and the meter is still, it is likely a drain, appliance or AC leak. Our quick guide on this page matches common signs to services, or you can call and describe what you see.
Do you find leaks without breaking floors or walls?
Detection is non-invasive in most cases. We use acoustic, thermal, pressure, tracer gas, camera and moisture tools to pinpoint the leak before anything is opened, and repairs are made through the smallest opening possible, or rerouted to avoid it.
Do you repair the leak or only find it?
We find it and, in most cases, repair it. A few jobs involve another trade, such as HVAC equipment, pool shell resurfacing or water mitigation, and our report tells them exactly where to work.
How much does leak detection cost?
We quote the detection price on the phone before we come out. For reference, Angi’s 2026 national average for slab leak detection is about $280, with most homeowners paying $150 to $400.
Do you work with condos, landlords and associations?
Yes. Our reports identify which unit and fixture a leak comes from, which matters in shared buildings. We are members of the South East Apartment Association and work with property managers regularly.
Which areas do you serve?
Greenacres ZIP codes 33413, 33415, 33454, 33463 and 33467. Call with your address and we will confirm coverage outside the city.
Question not answered here? Call (561) 783-8857 and ask. Talking it through costs nothing.
Tell Us What You Are Seeing
Every leak starts with a clue: a stain, a sound, a warm tile, a bill that makes no sense. Call us, describe it, and we will tell you which service fits and quote the detection price before we come out.
Star Florida Leak Detection, 4021 S 57th Ave #105, Greenacres, FL 33463. Member of PHCC and the South East Apartment Association. Last updated September 2026.