Pool Leak Detection
Find the leak with certainty — before a single repair.
Pool leak detection is the process of pinpointing the exact source of water loss in a swimming pool using pressure testing, electronic listening equipment, dye testing, and underwater inspection — before any repair is made.
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- Licensed & insured
- 5★ · 24 Google reviews
- 15+ yrs in Texas
- Detection + repair in-house
Overview
A leaking pool wastes thousands of gallons of water and can quietly undermine decks, equipment pads, and surrounding soil. Most homeowners only know water is disappearing — not where or why. Our leak detection process isolates the exact source, whether it's the shell, the plumbing, the skimmer, or the equipment pad, so the repair targets the real problem instead of guesswork.
Common Problems & Signs
- Water level dropping more than 1/4 inch per day
- Constantly running auto-fill or refilling the pool by hand
- Wet, soggy, or sinking spots around the deck or yard
- Cracks in the plaster, tile, or pool shell
- Air bubbles returning through the jets
- Unexplained spikes in your water bill
Common Causes
- Cracks in the pool shell, plaster, or gunite
- Failed plumbing lines underground
- Deteriorated skimmer throats and faceplates
- Worn light niche conduits and fittings
- Loose or aged return and main drain fittings
How We Do It
Bucket & evaporation baseline
We separate true leakage from normal evaporation so the diagnosis is honest.
Pressure test the plumbing
Each line is isolated and pressure tested to confirm whether plumbing is intact.
Electronic & acoustic listening
Specialized equipment hears water escaping through the shell and fittings.
Underwater dye & dive inspection
We dye-test suspected areas and dive to confirm the exact source.
Clear findings & repair plan
You get a plain-language report and an in-house repair plan — no upsells.
Why homeowners choose us for this
A hidden leak only wastes more water and costs more to fix the longer it goes undetected. The sooner we test, the less you lose.
Every repair backed by our workmanship guarantee.
Pool Leak Detection FAQs
How do I know if my pool is actually leaking?
Perform a bucket test: fill a bucket to match the pool's water line, set it on a step, and compare loss after 24 hours. If the pool drops noticeably more than the bucket, you likely have a leak. We confirm and locate it precisely with pressure testing and electronic equipment.
How much water loss is normal?
Normal evaporation in Texas is roughly 1/8 to 1/4 inch per day depending on heat, wind, and humidity. Losing more than 1/4 inch per day consistently usually points to a leak.
How long does leak detection take?
Most residential leak detection visits take 1.5 to 3 hours depending on pool size and how many systems need testing.
Do you repair the leak or just find it?
Both. We are a full-service detection and repair company — the same team that finds your leak fixes it in-house.
Still have questions about your leak detection? We answer the phone — and we'll tell you straight if there's no leak. Call (210) 219-0979
Local conditions that drive pool leak detection
Available across Texas — with deep coverage in San Antonio & Abilene. Texas soil and water conditions are what make leak detection so important here.
Why San Antonio pools need Leak Detection
- Soil
- Expansive Blackland (Houston Black) clay that swells and shrinks with moisture, cracking shells and stressing buried plumbing.
- Climate
- Long, hot summers and recurring drought trigger SAWS watering restrictions that make every leaked gallon costly.
- Water
- Served by San Antonio Water System (SAWS), drawing from the Edwards Aquifer.
Why Abilene pools need Leak Detection
- Soil
- Expansive clay and caliche that move sharply through wet/dry cycles, opening cracks and breaking underground lines.
- Climate
- A hot semi-arid climate with wide day-to-night and seasonal temperature swings, plus recurring drought, that hard-cycles pool shells and plumbing.
- Water
- Served by the City of Abilene, drawing from Lake Fort Phantom Hill, Hubbard Creek Reservoir, and O.H. Ivie Reservoir.
Leak Detection across Texas
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Family-owned · 15+ years · Serving Central & West Texas
- Licensed & insured
- 5★ · 24 Google reviews
- 15+ yrs in Texas
- Detection + repair in-house