Sleuth Leak Detection

Sleuth Leak Detection, also known as Sleuth Inc., is a Florida-based specialized leak detection services provider founded in 1982 by Robert L. Bergs. It is described as Florida's first water leak detection company and has operated for over 40 years, pinpointing more than 200,000 leaks across the state. The company serves residential, commercial, and municipal clients, and is trusted by hundreds of plumbing contractors statewide. Sleuth Inc. positions itself as Florida's largest independent service provider in its field, with locally dispatched technicians throughout Florida. The company offers a range of diagnostic services including plumbing leak detection, pool/spa/fountain leak detection, water intrusion inspections, conservation and leak surveys, sewer and drain diagnostics, and cause-and-origin or mystery leak investigations. It also provides drain services such as camera inspection, drain pipe tracing and locating, smoke testing, sewer leak detection via hydrostatic and isolation testing, and mechanical cleaning and hydro-jetting. Sleuth Inc. emphasizes advanced technology, combining proprietary equipment developed and manufactured in-house with specialized commercial hardware. Its technicians undergo a three-year apprenticeship program and gain extensive field experience. Sleuth Inc. maintains a 5-star reputation, with a Google rating of 5.0 based on over 4,200 reviews. Its clientele includes insurance adjusters, plumbing contractors, property management and HOAs, restaurants and bars, hotel groups, and pool servicers and builders. The company remains privately held, with founder Robert L. Bergs still serving as President and guiding force. It operates primarily within Florida, with no evidence of international expansion.

Sleuth Leak Detection, legally known as Sleuth Inc., was founded in 1982 by Robert L. Bergs, making it Florida's first water leak detection company. Bergs developed specialized techniques and accumulated hard-won knowledge that became the foundation of the business. From its early days, the company focused on underground water leak detection and built a reputation for precision and reliability. Over the decades, Sleuth Inc. expanded its service offerings beyond basic leak detection. It grew by adding specialized services such as pool leak detection, drain leak detection and diagnostics, structural water intrusion inspections, pipeline and fire line leak detection, and consumption and conservation surveys for multi-family properties. The company also developed proprietary equipment in-house, combining it with specialized commercial hardware to enhance accuracy and efficiency. By the 2020s, Sleuth Inc. had pinpointed over 200,000 leaks across Florida and had become the state's largest independent service provider in its field. It serves residential, commercial, and municipal clients, and is trusted by hundreds of plumbing contractors statewide. Technicians are dispatched locally throughout Florida and undergo a rigorous three-year apprenticeship program. Founder Robert L. Bergs remains with the company as President, continuing to serve as its guiding force and standard-bearer. The company maintains a 5-star reputation, with a Google rating of 5.0 based on over 4,200 reviews.

• 1982

  Sleuth Inc. founded by Robert L. Bergs, becoming Florida's first water leak detection company.

• Expanded services to include pool leak detection, drain diagnostics, water intrusion inspections, pipeline/fire line leak detection, and conservation surveys.

• Reached over 200,000 leaks located across Florida.

• Achieved Google rating of 5.0 based on over 4,200 reviews.

Florida's first and largest independent leak detection service provider, emphasizing advanced proprietary technology, highly trained technicians, and a 5-star reputation.

• Plumbing Leak Detection

  Detection of leaks in plumbing systems for residential, commercial, and municipal clients.

• Pool / Spa / Fountain Leak Detection

  Specialized leak detection for pools, spas, and fountains.

• Water Intrusion Inspections

  Structural water intrusion inspections to identify sources of water entry.

• Conservation / Leak Surveys

  Consumption and conservation surveys for multi-family properties.

• Sewer / Drain Diagnostics

  Diagnostic services for sewer and drain systems, including camera inspection, pipe tracing, smoke testing, and hydrostatic testing.

• Cause & Origin / Mystery Leak

  Investigation of unknown or difficult-to-find leaks.

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