When a homeowner in Tampa, Florida received a massive water bill out of nowhere, they knew something was wrong. They were convinced the leak wasn’t inside their home—after all, the main shut-off valve on the mobile home showed no signs of water flow. That’s when they called us.
At I Find Leaks, we specialize in slab and underground leak detection across Hillsborough County, especially in Tampa. But even for our experienced team, this job would turn out to be one of the most disturbing, dangerous, and unforgettable cases we’ve ever handled.
A Large Lot, a Mobile Home, and No Visible Leak
Jeremy pulls up to a Tampa property with a mobile home, two parked cars, and a broken-down fence — a high water bill mystery awaits.
The job started like many others: a large, quiet lot in Hillsborough County with a mobile home and a huge water bill. The ball valve inside the home was working properly, which only deepened the mystery. The homeowners were adamant—the leak had to be outside.
Jeremy Begins the Hunt
Before uncovering the forgotten structure, Jeremy uses his acoustic probe to search the massive yard for signs of a leak.
Wearing a black I Find Leaks shirt and headphones, Jeremy began scanning the property with his acoustic equipment. At this point, no one realized that something far worse was lurking in the overgrowth.
A Backyard Jungle Straight Out of a Movie
The backyard looks like a tropical war zone — palm trees, debris, and overgrowth hide the leak Jeremy’s hunting down.
Thick palms, fallen branches, discarded furniture, and even a vine-covered building concealed deeper areas of the property. Navigating it was like walking into a war zone—and Jeremy pushed forward.
What He Found Inside: Horrifying Decay
Jeremy finds a collapsed ceiling resting on furniture, baby dolls, and debris — a haunting clue in this water leak mystery.
Once inside the overgrown building, Jeremy found a roof that had completely caved in. A trellis lay crushed on a couch. Baby dolls and trash were scattered across the room. The scene was unsettling.
A foot-sized hole in the floor surrounded by fallen furniture and baby dolls — danger everywhere.
One step nearly cost Jeremy the job—and possibly his safety. His foot plunged through a rotted hole in the floor.
Jeremy’s foot plunged through this floor hole — surrounded by creepy baby dolls and old pill bottles during one of our eeriest leak investigations yet.
This place wasn’t just abandoned—it looked like someone had lived here long ago and left everything behind.
A Bathroom from a Nightmare
Jeremy’s flashlight reveals an abandoned bathroom straight out of a horror movie — a rotted tub and toilet under a collapsed roof.
In total darkness, Jeremy’s flashlight illuminated a bathroom with a broken ceiling, a rotten tub, and a filthy toilet. What he discovered next solved the mystery.
The Source of the Leak
Jeremy discovers the culprit — a toilet running nonstop in a structure no one’s entered in years.
The toilet was running. Constantly. For months or maybe even years. The structure had been covered in vines. No one even remembered there was a working bathroom out here.
Jeremy Escapes as the Roof Begins to Fall
With the roof beginning to give way, Jeremy makes his way out — past debris, a red blanket, and signs this place was once someone’s home.
As he made his way out, the roof began to sag and crack. Jeremy exited safely, but the building was no longer stable.
What You Should Do If You Have a High Water Bill in Hillsborough County
This case shows how easily a leak can go unnoticed, especially on older or larger properties. Whether it’s a slab leak or a toilet you forgot existed, leaks waste water and money.
- Check out our High Water Bill Help Guide.
- Learn more about slab and underground leak detection.
- Visit our Tampa Leak Detection page.
- Read official tips and water-saving resources from Hillsborough County Utilities.
- If you’ve repaired a leak, you may qualify for payment support at the Water Resources Pay Plans page.
Call or Text Us Today
Leaks don’t just cost you money—they can destroy property and peace of mind. If you’re dealing with a Hillsborough County high water bill, don’t wait.
Call or text us at 727-409-2815 and let I Find Leaks uncover the truth before it gets worse.
