An unexplained rise in your water bill, a damp spot on the floor, or the sound of running water when nothing's on — these are the quiet signs of a hidden leak. Clearview Plumbing & Gas finds it without tearing up your home to look.
Most South Florida homes, including the majority in Delray Beach, are built on a concrete slab foundation with water lines running underneath or through it.
That construction style, combined with a naturally high water table and our humid climate, means a slab leak can go undetected for a while — quietly raising your water bill and risking mold or structural damage before it's ever noticed above ground.
Common Hidden Leak Causes in Delray Beach
Slab foundation water lines corroding or shifting over time
High water table pushing moisture back up around a leak
Humidity masking early signs of a slow leak
Seasonal or vacation homes left unchecked for weeks at a time
We use non-invasive electronic leak detection equipment to pinpoint the source before any digging or demolition starts, so you're not paying to open up more of your home than necessary.
Our Leak Detection Process
1
Listen & Test
We use acoustic and electronic detection equipment to narrow down the general area of the leak without guesswork.
2
Pinpoint the Source
Once we've narrowed the area, we pinpoint the exact leak location before recommending any opening of walls or slab.
3
Repair the Leak
Depending on location and severity, we repair the pipe directly or reroute the line to avoid disturbing the slab further.
4
Confirm It's Resolved
We verify water pressure and check your meter to confirm the leak is fully stopped before we leave.
Why Delray Beach Homeowners Choose Clearview
Leak detection is a service where trust matters — you're relying on us to find the actual problem, not create unnecessary work. As an owner-operated, licensed contractor (CFC1434565), Nate Durkin personally reviews every leak job and explains exactly what we found and why, before any repair work begins.
Also Serving Nearby Communities
Along with Delray Beach, we respond to leak detection calls throughout the surrounding area, including:
We use acoustic listening equipment and electronic leak detection tools to narrow down and pinpoint the leak's location before any opening of walls or slab is needed.
Most homes here are built on a concrete slab with water lines running underneath, and our high water table and humidity can let a slab leak go unnoticed for a while before symptoms show up above ground.
It depends on the type and location, but the sooner a leak is found, the less water is wasted and the lower the risk of mold or structural damage. If you notice a sudden spike in your water bill or standing water, it's worth having it checked soon.
Not always. Once we've pinpointed the leak, we evaluate whether a direct repair or a pipe reroute makes more sense — rerouting can often avoid disturbing the slab at all.
Yes, a significant leak can reduce pressure at your fixtures since water is escaping before it reaches them. Low pressure combined with a rising water bill is a common combination we investigate.
Yes, we detect leaks in slab foundations, walls, and exposed piping throughout Delray Beach homes and businesses.
If the leak seems active or is causing visible water intrusion, shutting off the main water valve is a reasonable precaution until we can diagnose it. For a slow, hard-to-notice leak, it's not usually necessary before we arrive.
Yes, we regularly perform leak detection for condos, townhomes, and seasonal or vacation properties throughout Delray Beach.
