Leak Repair & Detection in Fort Myers, FL

Fort Myers' plumbing inventory spans nearly a century of construction, and every era brought different pipe materials and installation methods — each with its own failure modes. Homes in the River District and along First Street may still have original galvanized steel supply lines from the 1920s–1950s that have corroded shut, reducing flow to a trickle and eventually springing leaks at joints and fittings. Mid-century ranches in Whiskey Creek and Villas often have cast iron drain pipes that are developing holes and cracks after 50+ years in Florida's humid, acidic soil. And homes built in the 1970s–1990s throughout Gateway and Iona may have copper supply lines with pinhole corrosion from aggressive water chemistry.

C&S Plumbing of Lee has been diagnosing and repairing pipe leaks in Fort Myers since 1997. We start every leak investigation with non-invasive detection: acoustic listening equipment that amplifies the sound of water escaping a pipe, thermal imaging cameras that reveal temperature anomalies in your slab or walls, and moisture meters that identify wet areas behind drywall. This technology lets us locate the exact failure point without exploratory demolition — saving you time, money, and unnecessary damage to your home.

Slab leaks are a frequent issue in Fort Myers, particularly in neighborhoods with high water tables near the Caloosahatchee River. Hydrostatic pressure from the water table pushes against the underside of your foundation, and soil settlement over decades shifts the sand and fill material supporting the slab. Both forces stress the supply lines and drain pipes running beneath your concrete floor, creating leaks that show up as warm spots, damp areas, or an unexplained water bill increase.

For galvanized pipe leaks, we often recommend a section replacement or full repipe rather than patching. Galvanized steel corrodes from the inside out, and a leak at one fitting typically means the entire system is near the end of its life. The same applies to cast iron drain pipes — once one section fails, the rest is usually in similar condition. C&S will give you honest advice on whether a repair or replacement makes more financial sense based on what our camera and detection equipment reveal.

Every leak repair from C&S Plumbing includes a pressure test after completion to verify the fix is holding, and a written warranty on all repair work. If we determine during the repair that more extensive work is needed, we'll discuss it with you before proceeding.