Advanced Leak Detection in Northeast Florida
Water you can’t see is often the most expensive kind. A slow leak under a slab, behind stucco, or in a pool line can do months of damage before anyone notices. Acclaimed Inspections & Advanced Leak Detection finds the source without tearing your home apart, so you know exactly what’s wrong and what to fix.
Owner James Cox is a Certified Master Inspector (CMI) and InterNACHI-certified inspector who has been inspecting homes since 2001, with more than 15,000 inspections completed. That experience means we know how water moves through Northeast Florida homes and where it likes to hide.
Why Leaks Are a Bigger Problem in Northeast Florida
Our climate is tough on homes. Summer storms and tropical systems push rain sideways into walls, windows, and roofs. High humidity keeps hidden moisture from drying out, which can lead to wood rot and mold. Many homes from St. Augustine to Fernandina Beach sit on concrete slabs, so a broken water line is buried out of sight. And with so many backyard pools, a few inches of lost water each week can mean a leak, not just evaporation.
Our Leak Detection Services
Slab Leak Detection
A leak in a water line under your concrete slab can raise your water bill, crack flooring, and soak the ground under your home. Warning signs include a water meter that moves when every fixture is off, warm spots on the floor, the sound of running water, or damp flooring and baseboards. We pinpoint the location so your plumber can make a targeted repair instead of guessing.
Pool Leak Detection
If you’re adding water to your pool more than usual, it may be leaking from the shell, skimmer, return lines, lights, or underground plumbing. We use dye testing to find leaks in the pool shell, fittings, and lights, and pressure testing to check the underground plumbing lines. You’ll know exactly where the water is escaping, so your pool contractor can make the right repair.
Roof Leak Detection
Water often travels along rafters and decking before it shows up as a ceiling stain, so the stain is rarely right under the leak. We trace the moisture back to where it’s actually getting in, whether that’s flashing, roof penetrations, or damaged roofing.
Water Intrusion & Building Envelope Testing
For homes and commercial buildings, we test where water is getting through windows, doors, stucco, siding, and flashing. This is especially important for stucco homes, where trapped moisture can damage the wall framing long before it shows on the surface. Learn more about our stucco inspection and moisture testing.
Mystery Leak Detection
Musty smell? Stained drywall? A high water bill with no obvious cause? Mystery leaks are our specialty. We work through the home step by step until we find the source.
How We Find Leaks Without Tearing Into Your Home
We use non-invasive tools and tests, including thermal (infrared) imaging, moisture meters, acoustic listening equipment, pressure testing, and dye testing. Thermal imaging shows temperature differences behind walls, ceilings, and floors. Moisture meters confirm whether materials are wet. Acoustic equipment helps us hear water escaping from pressurized lines. Pressure testing shows whether a plumbing line is holding water or losing it, and dye testing reveals exactly where water is being pulled out of a pool. Together, these let us narrow down the source before anyone picks up a saw.
After the visit, you get a clear online report with photos showing what we found and where, which you can share with your plumber, roofer, pool contractor, or insurance company.
Who We Help
- Homeowners with a high water bill or unexplained water damage
- Home buyers who want to know about hidden leaks before closing
- Sellers who want to resolve a problem before listing
- Real estate agents who need answers fast to keep a deal on track
- Property managers, landlords, and commercial building owners
Areas We Serve
We provide leak detection throughout St. Johns, Duval, Clay, and Nassau Counties, including St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra Beach, Nocatee, Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Orange Park, Fleming Island, Green Cove Springs, Fernandina Beach, and Yulee.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I have a slab leak?
Common signs are a water bill that jumps without explanation, a water meter that keeps moving when nothing is running, warm or damp spots on the floor, cracks in flooring, or the sound of running water. If you notice any of these, call us before the damage spreads.
Do you repair the leak?
No. We find and document the leak so you know exactly what’s wrong. Because we don’t do repairs, our only job is to give you an honest answer. You can then hire the plumber, roofer, or pool contractor of your choice for a targeted repair.
Will you have to cut into my walls or floors?
Our testing is non-invasive. We use thermal imaging, moisture meters, acoustic equipment, and pressure testing to locate leaks without opening walls or floors.
How do I know if my pool is leaking or just evaporating?
Florida heat causes some evaporation, but if you’re refilling more than usual, if there’s a wet spot in the yard, or if the water level drops faster with the pump running, it may be a leak. We use dye testing and pressure testing to find out for sure and pinpoint where it’s leaking.
Can you check for leaks during a home inspection?
Yes. If you’re buying a home, you can add leak detection or thermal imaging to your home inspection. It’s a smart choice for homes with pools, stucco, or past water damage.
Do you offer discounts?
Yes. We offer discounts for active military and first responders. Ask when you call.
Stop the Damage Before It Spreads
Every day a leak goes unfound, it can cost you more. Call Acclaimed Inspections & Advanced Leak Detection at (904) 269-2929 to schedule leak detection anywhere in St. Johns, Duval, Clay, or Nassau County.
Florida Licensed Home Inspector HI#4634 | Insured | InterNACHI Certified | Certified Master Inspector (CMI)