Fort Myers
Leak Detection
Non-Invasive Electronic Leak Location by McGrath Plumbing
Serving Fort Myers Homeowners & Businesses Across Southwest Florida — Since 2004!
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Fort Myers’s Trusted Leak Detection Pros
A water bill that doubled. The sound of running water when everything’s off. A warm patch on the floor. If something’s leaking in your Fort Myers home and you can’t see where, McGrath Plumbing finds it with non-invasive electronic leak detection — no exploratory holes, no torn-up floors on a guess.
Fort Myers runs the full range — irreplaceable original materials in the historic River District and McGregor homes, and slab construction across the newer neighborhoods. Both reward precise leak location: in a historic home, careful work protects the character; in a slab home, it protects the floors. We pinpoint it to inches, then fix it.
Leak Detection Services We Provide in Fort Myers
Electronic Leak Detection
Acoustic listening and line tracing pinpoint hidden leaks under slabs, behind walls, and underground — located to inches, not rooms.
Slab Leak Location
A pressurized line leaking under the concrete slab — common in Fort Myers’ mid-century and later homes. We confirm, map, and locate it precisely before anyone opens a floor.
Historic-Home Leak Detection
Aging galvanized and copper in the River District and McGregor homes develops hidden leaks. We find them with care that respects original materials and finishes.
Irrigation & Pool Lines
Fort Myers lots run irrigation and, for many, pool plumbing. We trace mystery water loss across the whole property, not just the house.
Why Leak Detection Matters in Fort Myers
Historic homes hide leaks in old pipe. The River District, Dean Park, and McGregor Boulevard homes run aging galvanized and copper that develops pinhole and joint leaks after decades in our aggressive water. In a home where the historic character is the value, precise location and careful repair matter as much as the fix itself — we treat these homes accordingly, finding the leak without tearing into irreplaceable materials.
Slab leaks in the newer neighborhoods. Fort Myers’ mid-century and later homes were largely built on slabs with copper supply lines, and after decades in our water, pinhole leaks under the slab happen — usually on the hot side first. Warm floor spots, running-water sounds, or a water heater that never rests are the tells. We locate them precisely so any repair is surgical.
Ian left hidden damage. Storm surge and flooding stressed plumbing across Fort Myers, and some leaks that started with the storm are only surfacing now — a shifted fitting, a stressed joint, a slab penetration disturbed by flooding. If your water use climbed after Ian, a leak may be the reason, and we can find it.
Big lots mean hidden outdoor loss. Many Fort Myers homes carry irrigation and pool plumbing across generous lots — buried pipe where a leak runs unseen for weeks. When a bill spikes and the house checks out, the leak is often out in the yard. We trace the whole property.
How Do You Find a Leak Without Tearing Up My House?
Acoustic equipment listens for the signature of pressurized water escaping a pipe; line locators map exactly where your plumbing runs; pressure testing isolates which line is losing water. Together they let us mark a leak within inches — so if a repair does need an opening, it’s one small precise spot instead of a hunt through your floors and walls.
Detection is quoted upfront, the $68 service call applies toward the work, and you’ll see the evidence yourself before any repair decision — we show you, not just tell you.
Also see our full Fort Myers plumbing services, slab leak repair across SWFL, and 24/7 emergency plumbing in Fort Myers.
Fort Myers Leak Detection FAQs
What are the signs of a slab leak in my Fort Myers home?
Warm spots on the floor, running-water sounds when everything’s off, a water heater that never rests, cracked tile, damp baseboards, or an unexplained bill jump. Any one of these in an older slab-built Fort Myers home is worth a check.
Can you find a leak in my historic downtown home without damaging it?
Yes — that’s exactly why historic-home owners call us. Electronic detection locates the leak to within inches before anything is opened, so repairs respect the original materials and character instead of tearing into them.
My water use climbed after Hurricane Ian. Could it be a leak?
Possibly — storm surge and flooding stressed plumbing across Fort Myers, and some leaks are only surfacing now. If your bill rose after Ian without explanation, we can trace it and find the source precisely.
My water bill doubled but I can’t find a leak. What now?
In Fort Myers it’s often out in the irrigation or pool plumbing, not the house. We check for running toilets first, then pressure-test and trace the full property to find where the water’s going.
I’m seasonal — can you check for leaks while my home is closed up?
Yes — we do pre-departure pressure tests and can coordinate with your property manager. A silent leak in an empty Fort Myers home is the most expensive kind.
How much does leak detection cost in Fort Myers?
It’s quoted as a flat visit upfront, and the $68 service call applies toward it. If we repair the leak, detection and repair are quoted together before work starts — no surprises.
THINK YOU HAVE A LEAK IN FORT MYERS?
Electronic Detection • Historic & Slab Homes • Same-Visit Repairs — 24/7
McGrath Plumbing, Drains & Water Heaters of Bonita Springs • Serving Fort Myers, FL • FL Lic. CFC1432700
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