Pool leak detection and repair
A pool losing water is expensive and stressful. It can be evaporation (up to a quarter inch a day in summer is normal), or it can be a leak wasting hundreds of gallons a day and destroying plumbing. The pros we match you with use electronic detection, pressure tests and dye to pinpoint leaks without tearing up your deck.
What's included in this service?
Pool leak detection through Splash Pro Pools includes a bucket test to confirm actual leakage, independent pressure testing of every plumbing line, electronic listening-device detection, dye testing of suspected cracks and fittings, and pipe or fitting repairs where accessible.
- Bucket test to confirm actual leak vs evaporation
- Pressure test every plumbing line independently
- Electronic leak detection with listening devices
- Dye testing suspected cracks and fittings
- Structural leak location and repair plan
- Pipe and fitting repairs where accessible
When do you need this service?
You need leak detection when water level is dropping more than a quarter inch per day, you notice wet or soggy ground near the pool, the auto-fill runs constantly, or your water bill has spiked without explanation.
- Water level dropping more than 1/4" per day
- Wet spots or soggy ground near the pool
- Auto-fill running constantly
- High water bills with no obvious cause
- Visible cracks in plaster or tile
What do homeowners ask about Leak Detection?
How do I know if my pool is leaking or just evaporating?
Bucket test. Fill a bucket with pool water and sit it on the first step. Mark both levels. After 24 to 48 hours, if the pool level dropped more than the bucket, you have a leak. If they match, it's evaporation.
Can you find leaks without digging up my deck?
Yes, almost always. Electronic detection locates leaks through the deck, so digging only happens once the leak is confirmed and the repair needs access.
How much water loss is normal?
In San Diego summer heat, 1/4 inch a day from evaporation is normal. More than that, especially with heavy wind, is worth a leak test.
How does pool leak detection work?
The pro isolates the leak without guesswork: a bucket test to confirm real water loss, pressure testing on each plumbing line, and dye testing at suspect spots in the shell, fittings, and skimmer. That narrows the leak to a specific line or location before anything is opened up, and the repair is quoted first.
Do you repair the leak once it's found, including suction lines?
Yes. The pros we send handle the repair end to end, cracked skimmers, fitting and return leaks, and suction-side plumbing runs. Suction line leaks often show up as air in the pump basket rather than visible water loss. Detection and repair are quoted as separate steps, so you approve each before work starts.
Where do we offer Leak Detection in San Diego County?
We provide leak detection in every city and community across San Diego County. Pick yours to see details specific to your area, including water hardness, local pool challenges, and city-specific FAQs.
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