Most leaks in West Palm Beach homes don’t announce themselves. They hide under a slab, inside a wall, or beneath a pool deck, and by the time you notice a symptom the leak has usually been running for a while. Here’s a quick reference for the leaks we’re called out for most often.

Slab leaks

A warm spot on the floor, a water bill that jumped for no reason, or the sound of running water when every fixture is off — these usually point to a leak beneath the foundation. Slab leaks are common here because much of West Palm Beach is built slab-on-grade over shifting, porous soil.

Pipe leaks

Supply lines under sinks, inside walls, or behind cabinets can corrode and fail slowly, showing up as cabinet moisture, dripping sounds, or stained drywall long before any water is visible on the floor.

Water leaks (general)

Not every leak fits neatly into one category. A “water leak” can mean anything from a failing water heater connection to an underground supply line between the meter and the house — usually first noticed as an unexplained spike in the water bill.

Underground & irrigation leaks

A soggy or sunken patch of yard that won’t dry out, or a sprinkler system that seems to run longer than it should, often points to a cracked line buried a few feet underground.

Pool leaks

Some water loss from evaporation is normal, especially in summer. Losing more than about a quarter inch a day, topping off the pool more than usual, or noticing a wet patch near the equipment pad usually means a skimmer, fitting, or underground line is leaking.

Not sure which of these matches what you’re seeing? Get in touch and describe it — we’ll tell you what it likely is and how we’d confirm it.