Atlanta Pool Leak Detection 

No matter the age or condition of a swimming pool, they’re always susceptible to water leaks. Any pool, spa, hot tub or even bathtub can spring a leak, and even a small leak can mean widespread water damage. If you start to notice water loss in your pool, don’t hesitate to call a local expert for help. Puddle technicians provide expert Atlanta pool leak detection for residential and commercial swim spaces of all shapes, sizes and styles. 

Part of what makes leak detection in pools so difficult is figuring out whether or not you’re dealing with a leak at all. Diagnosing water leaks isn’t always as easy as pointing out cracks in the pool structures or components. Professional swimming pool leak detection is used to diagnose the presence of a leak, as well as the type and location of the issue. 

Atlanta Leak Detection Services: Diagnosing Damage in Swimming Pools 

Whether you’re working with inground or above-ground pools, it can be difficult to spot water loss. It’s common to see the water level in a pool drop a couple of inches over a week. When temperatures are high, water will evaporate and burn off. Combine this with a high rate of use and every pool party will cause your water level to drop. With this in mind, it’s easy to overlook a pool leak. Water leaks start small and will only get worse over time. This makes it important to call Puddle at the first sign of water loss to avoid disaster. 

Some of the most common signs of a water leak in swimming pools include: 

High Water Bills: As a pool owner, you’ve likely got an idea of what your monthly bills look like. If all of a sudden you’re seeing your water bill skyrocket without explanation, a pool leak might be to blame. 

Low Water Levels: When the temperature is high and pools, spas and splash pads are in high use pool water will evaporate or be splashed out of structures. It’s common to see anywhere between 3-5 inches of water loss over a week during the summer. Any more than that and you’re likely dealing with a leak. 

Drowned Lawns: The average swimming pool holds thousands of gallons of water at any given time. Even a pinhole leak means serious water loss, and all of that water has to go somewhere. In the case of an underground leak, pool water will seep out, drowning lawns and saturating soil. If you start to see sitting water forming around the poolsides you might be dealing with a plumbing problem. 

Reliable Pool Leak Detection Services in Atlanta GA: Just call Puddle 

The first step to managing a leak is diagnosing that you’re dealing with one at all. After that, it’s time to determine the type of pool leak that you’re dealing with. Puddle technicians arrive with all of the top industry tools and techniques to test for structural and plumbing leaks. 

Leak Detection for Pool Structures: Swimming pools are at the mercy of the elements. This means shifting soils can crack concrete, physical impact can damage tiles and sharp debris can puncture or tear vinyl liners. Damage and leaks will suck pool water in, pulling it out of swim spaces. Strategically placing dye into water creates a vibrant trail that will lead right to the source of the problem. 

Leak Detection for Pool Plumbing: When dealing with inground pools, the majority of plumbing runs underground. This makes tracking leaks difficult — unless you call Puddle, that is! Our technicians use pressure testing to identify whether your leak is within plumbing lines or internal components. By applying a steady stream of pressurized air to lines it’s possible to spot the signs of plumbing leaks. If air makes contact with damage or a leak it will create visible air bubbles within return lines. 

As soon as Puddle technicians identify water leaks it’s time to start thinking about your pool leak repair needs. Contact us today to schedule your next service and get the ball rolling on your pool repair needs.