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Slab Leak Detection in Orlando & Central Florida
Tell us what is happening. We will find the cause, explain your options, and handle slab leak detection with care.
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Service Overview
Slab Leak Detection With Clear Answers Before Work Begins
Few plumbing problems create as much anxiety as a suspected slab leak. The water is somewhere beneath your feet — under the concrete foundation of your home — and you can't see it, can't reach it, and can't be sure how long it's been there. You might notice your floors are warm in a strange spot, your water bill has crept up without explanation, or you can hear water running even when every faucet is off. That sinking feeling is real, and it deserves a fast, definitive answer. Left undetected, a slab leak can erode soil beneath your foundation, encourage mold growth inside your walls, and cause structural damage that dwarfs the original repair cost.
Lapin Services has been solving Central Florida's toughest plumbing problems since 1958 — and slab leak detection is one of the most precise skills in our toolbox. Our licensed technicians use non-invasive electronic and acoustic detection equipment to pinpoint the exact location of a leak beneath your slab without tearing up your floors unnecessarily. We deliver a complete report of what we found and walk you through every repair option in plain language — from a targeted spot repair to a full line reroute — so you can make a confident, informed decision. One call, one company, from detection through repair.
Problems We Solve
Common Slab Leak Detection Problems We Fix
You do not have to diagnose the problem yourself. These are common issues we help confirm, explain, and repair.
Hot Spot Under Flooring
When a hot water line beneath the slab develops a leak, the escaping hot water heats the concrete above it. Homeowners often notice an unusually warm patch on tile or hardwood floors — a telltale sign that warrants immediate detection before moisture begins migrating upward into the subfloor.
Unexplained Spike in Water Bills
A pressurized pipe leaking beneath your slab runs 24 hours a day. Even a slow leak loses hundreds of gallons per month, driving your water bill noticeably higher with no apparent cause. If your bill has climbed without any change in household usage, a slab leak is one of the first things to rule out.
Foundation Damage and Soil Erosion
Persistent moisture under a slab softens and shifts the soil supporting your foundation. Over time this leads to settling, cracking, and in serious cases structural instability. Catching a slab leak early is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your home's foundation long-term.
Mold and Mildew Growth Inside Walls
Water escaping beneath the slab eventually wicks upward through concrete and into wall framing, drywall, and insulation. Mold grows rapidly in these hidden, moisture-rich spaces — creating health hazards and expensive remediation bills in addition to the plumbing repair itself.
Low Water Pressure Throughout the Home
A significant leak beneath the slab bleeds pressure from your entire supply system. If you've noticed weak flow at multiple fixtures simultaneously and can't trace it to a visible cause, a compromised line under the foundation may be responsible.
When to Call
Signs Your Plumbing System Needs Professional Attention
If you notice any of these signs, call Lapin. We will find the cause and explain what needs to happen next.
You Can Hear Running Water With Everything Off
Turn off every faucet, appliance, and fixture in your home and listen near the floor. If you can still hear the sound of flowing or trickling water, a pressurized leak beneath the slab is a strong possibility. Don't wait — that water is going somewhere it shouldn't be.
Your Water Meter Keeps Moving at Night
Shut off all water use in your home and check your water meter. If the dial or digital display continues moving, water is escaping somewhere in your system. When there's no visible leak inside or outside the home, the likely culprit is under the slab.
Damp, Soft, or Buckled Flooring
Moisture migrating up through a slab can cause tile grout to crack, hardwood to buckle, carpet to stay mysteriously damp, or laminate to lift at the edges. If you notice any of these symptoms without an obvious surface-level water source, call us for a slab leak inspection.
Cracks Appearing in Walls or Flooring
New or widening cracks in interior walls, baseboards, or floor tiles — especially near the center of your home — can indicate that shifting soil beneath the slab is putting stress on your foundation. A slab leak is a common driver of this kind of movement in Central Florida homes.
Musty Odors or Visible Mold Near the Floor
A persistent musty smell near floor level, or mold appearing at the base of walls without a clear moisture source, is a warning sign that water is seeping up from below. If cleaning doesn't resolve the odor, the moisture source is likely underground — and needs to be found before mold remediation will hold.
Our Process
What to Expect From Your Slab Leak Detection Visit
Tell us what is happening. We arrive prepared, explain the work clearly, and give clear pricing before work begins.
Step 1
Tell Us What Is Happening
Call or request service. You do not have to know exactly what failed; describe what you see, smell, hear, or need done.
Step 2
We Find the Cause
A Lapin technician or crew checks the issue, reviews the project, and explains what needs to be done in plain language.
Step 3
You Approve the Work
You get clear pricing and options before work begins, so you can make a confident decision.
Step 4
We Handle It With Care
We complete the approved work, respect your home, business, or jobsite, and keep you informed.
Step 5
We Stand Behind the Job
Before we leave, we confirm the work, answer questions, and make sure you know what to expect next.
Why Lapin
Why Central Florida Chooses Lapin for Slab Leak Detection
Our name is on every job. We respect your time, budget, property, and trust.
65+ Years of Plumbing Expertise
Lapin has served Central Florida since 1958. Our name is on every job, and we do the work in a way we can stand behind.
Clear Communication
We explain what we find, what it means, and what your options are before work begins.
Respect for Your Property
We protect the home, business, property, or jobsite and treat people the way we would want to be treated.
The Right Team for the Work
We handle plumbing, septic, drains, sewer, underground utilities, commercial service, and serious project work.
Care When It Matters
Every call affects a family, tenant, customer, business, property, or project. We do not take that lightly.
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FAQs
Slab Leak Detection FAQs
How do I know if I have a slab leak?
The most common signs are the sound of running water when all fixtures are off, an unexplained rise in your water bill, warm or damp spots on your floor, low water pressure throughout the home, and cracks appearing in walls or floor tiles. If you notice one or more of these, call Lapin Services — we can confirm the problem quickly with professional detection equipment.
Is slab leak detection destructive? Will you tear up my floor?
No. Lapin Services uses non-invasive electronic and acoustic detection equipment that locates the leak from above the slab without breaking concrete or pulling up flooring. We pinpoint the exact location first — so if excavation is needed for the repair, it is targeted and minimal, not exploratory.
How long does slab leak detection take?
Most slab leak detection visits are completed in a few hours. The timeframe depends on the size of your home, the complexity of the pipe layout, and the number of potential leak points. Our technician will give you a realistic time estimate when they arrive and keep you informed throughout the process.
What causes slab leaks in Central Florida homes?
Slab leaks in Central Florida are most often caused by pipe corrosion (especially in older copper supply lines), soil movement from our sandy and shifting ground conditions, water pressure fluctuations, and the natural wear of pipes that have been in service for decades. Homes built before the 1980s are at higher risk, but slab leaks can occur in any home.
What are my repair options after a slab leak is detected?
After detection, Lapin Services will explain all viable options for your specific situation. Common approaches include a targeted spot repair (opening a small section of slab to fix the affected pipe), pipe rerouting (running a new line through walls or the attic to bypass the damaged section entirely), and in some cases epoxy pipe lining. We recommend the approach that best balances cost, long-term reliability, and disruption to your home.
Will my homeowner's insurance cover a slab leak?
Coverage varies significantly by policy. Most homeowner’s insurance policies cover the resulting water damage but not the cost of the plumbing repair itself. Some policies cover the cost of accessing the leak (breaking through the slab) but not the pipe repair. We recommend contacting your insurance provider promptly after detection, and we can provide documentation to support your claim.
How urgent is a slab leak? Can I wait to have it repaired?
Slab leaks should be addressed as quickly as possible. Even a slow leak causes continuous damage — eroding soil beneath your foundation, feeding mold growth inside walls, and wasting hundreds of gallons of water every week. The longer a slab leak goes unaddressed, the more expensive the resulting damage becomes. If you suspect a slab leak, call Lapin Services today.
Do you handle both detection and repair, or just detection?
Lapin Services handles both — detection and repair under one roof. We are a licensed plumbing contractor (CFC1428594) with 65+ years of experience in Central Florida. Once we locate your slab leak, we can move directly into the repair without you needing to coordinate a second company or explain the findings all over again. One call, handled completely.
Schedule Service
Tell Us What Is Happening
Call Lapin or request service. We will get the right team moving, explain your options, and handle the work with care.