Denton County Pool Leak Detection

It doesn’t matter if you are dealing with a pinhole leak or major slab crack all water loss is bad when it comes to a swimming pool. The average swimming pool holds between 18,000 – 20,000 gallons of water. This means even a small leak can lead to major water loss. If you start to notice irregularities with water levels or utility bills don’t hesitate to call in local Puddle technicians. Our expert Puddle crews provide affordable pool leak detection in Denton County so you can rest easy and really enjoy your swim space. 

Swimming Pool Leak Detection Services: When to Call the Experts 

There are tons of pools and spas in Denton County. Homeowners want to host friends and family with a pool party while businesses are hosting customers and guests looking to dive into a great swim space. At the height of summer when pools are being used regularly it’s common to see water levels drop. One of the hardest parts of leak detection in pools is figuring out if you are dealing with a leak or natural water loss. 

During the high point of the swim season it’s common for standard pools to experience about 3-5 inches of water loss over the course of a week. This water loss is caused by evaporation in high heats and high rates of use. Every cannonball and splash pushes pool water out of structures and onto the concrete around it. If you haven’t been dealing with either of these it’s time to start measuring water levels. 

One way of measuring water levels is with a bucket test. This is a pretty low-tech, traditional and effective way to point out problem areas in swimming pools. The trick to this technique is to take a bucket of water and setting it next to the poolside so it is exposed to the elements in the same way that the swimming pool is. Mark the water levels in each and if after a couple of days the water level in the pool drops more than the water level in the bucket, you’re likely dealing with a leak! 

Other ways to determine if your pool might have sprung a leak include higher than expected utility and water bills, as well as unexpected puddles. If there are pools of water forming around your swimming pool it might signal an underground leak. If you’ve reviewed the pool and think that you might be dealing with a water leak don’t hesitate to call your local Puddle crew to identify and isolate problem areas. 

The Puddle Guarantee: Expert Residential and Commercial Pool Leak Detection in Denton County 

Detecting a leak in a pool and spa requires the right tools of the trade — and Puddle comes equipped! The first step to proper swimming pool leak repair is to identify the type of leak that you are dealing with and where to find the problem area. Puddle technicians have all of the necessary tools of the trade to track down water loss. 

Pressure Testing: An inground pool has most if it’s plumbing running underground. This makes it difficult to visually spot water leaks. Corroded pipes or damaged pool equipment can mean consistent, long-term water loss that will get worse over time. A pressure test involves applying a steady stream of air to plumbing lines. If this air comes into contact with a break or opening it will create air bubbles that are visible in return lines. In the case of an underground leak that has gone unchecked this air flow will create bubbling or gurgling sounds in lawns. 

Dye Testing: The best way to spot leaks in pool structures is with a dye test. This test involves turning off pool pumps and waiting for water to go still. Colored dyes are then applied to still water. Physical damage will create a vacuum that draws in those dyes. Technicians just have to follow the colorful trail right to the source of the problem. Common culprits for structural pool leaks are tears in vinyl liners, slab leaks, or cracked and damaged tiles. 

Puddle Pool Services offers expert pool leak detection as well as referrals for local repair specialists in the event that our technicians spot a problem. With options to book your service online or by-phone 24 hours a day there’s never a bad time to make that call and get some peace of mind.