Stop hidden leaks early. Protect your structure and your budget
Tiny leaks turn into structural headaches fast. Florida’s cooler months and shifting soil make weak points spread, stain plaster, and drain your wallet. Catch them early and stop the damage before it starts.
Why early leak detection matters
Even slow loss destabilizes chemistry, erodes surfaces, and stresses equipment. Left alone, it leads to cracked beams, loose tile, and costly reconstruction. Early action is always cheaper than repair.
Tip: If you’re topping off more than usual in mild weather, that’s your first red flag.
Start with fast at home checks
No special tools needed.
Bucket test: Compare bucket and pool water loss over 24 hours.
Pump off test: Greater loss with the pump off points to suction side issues.
Pump on test: Faster loss with the pump on signals pressure side leaks.
Dye test: Use dye around steps, skimmers, and lights. Any draw confirms movement.
Common leak zones to check
Focus on the spots that fail first.
Skimmer throat and box
Light niche gasket
Return fittings and steps
Main drain housing
Expansion joints and coping
Tip: Mark crack ends with a pencil and photograph them weekly to track growth.
Protect chemistry while you diagnose
Leaks dilute sanitizer and push pH off balance.
Hold pH 7.4–7.6
Maintain free chlorine based on CYA
Clean filters when pressure rises 8–10 psi
Stable water slows surface damage and keeps algae away while you troubleshoot.
When a pro should step in
Call early when you see:
Rust halos or spreading stains
Algae that keeps returning to one wall
Loss greater than 1/4 inch per day
Hollow sounding spots around steps or tile
A technician can run pressure tests, electronic listening, and tracer gas to pinpoint underground leaks accurately.
After rain or storms
Heavy rain can hide a leak. Reset and confirm.
Lower water to mid skimmer
Empty baskets
Brush seams and corners
Retest pH and chlorine
Re-run a dye test if stains appear or waterline shifts
Enjoy your pool stress-free. >>>
Let our experts handle the rest.
Enjoy your pool stress-free. >>> Let our experts handle the rest.
Book a Leak Detection Check.
We test, map, and isolate problem points before they turn into structural repairs.
