Quick answer
If your water bill jumps without a reason, your meter moves when every fixture is off, or you hear running water when nothing is on, you likely have a hidden leak. Many Tampa Bay homes are built on concrete slabs, so leaks often run under the floor. Hometown Hero's Plumbing locates hidden leaks and repairs them to protect your home or business.
Signs of a hidden leak
- An unexplained increase in your water bill
- The water meter keeps moving with every fixture off
- Warm or damp spots on floors, or cracked tile
- Musty smells, mold, or bubbling paint and baseboards
- Low water pressure throughout the house
- More detail: slab leak signs every Florida homeowner should know
The simple meter test you can do today
Turn off every faucet, appliance, and irrigation zone. Note the reading on your water meter, wait 30–60 minutes without using water, and check again. If the number moved, water is going somewhere. Call us with what you saw.
How we find and fix leaks
We use proven techniques to narrow down where water is escaping before opening anything up — so repairs are targeted and lasting instead of guesswork.
Depending on the location and the condition of the piping, the fix may be a spot repair, rerouting the line, or — for homes with repeated leaks in aging pipe — a conversation about repiping vs. repair.
Why Florida homes are prone to slab leaks
Slab-on-grade construction, shifting sandy soils, hard water, and older copper or galvanized lines all contribute. Homes from earlier decades may also have aging pipe materials that are past their expected life.
Common questions
Will you have to tear up my floor?
Not necessarily. Locating the leak first keeps any access as small as possible, and in some cases rerouting the line avoids breaking the slab.
Is a slab leak an emergency?
An active leak under a slab can damage flooring and the foundation and raise your bill quickly. If you see water or hear it running, shut off the main and call.
Do you handle leaks for businesses?
Yes. We locate and repair leaks in both residential and commercial properties.