Palm Beach Pool Leak Detection

There is no faster way to ruin the swim season than by having your pool spring a leak. Swimming pool leaks should not be underestimated. Instead of a bit of water loss here or there, even a pinhole leak can lead to hundreds of gallons of pool water spilling out. This isn’t just bad for the pool itself, it’s bad for the surrounding area too. 

Don’t get stuck dealing with flooded basements, drowned lawns or water damage when you can call a local Puddle Pro to stop water loss in its tracks. Professional Palm Beach County pool leak detection identifies leaks, isolates problem areas and can help to solve the issues. 

Leak Detection in Pools: What to Watch Out For 

It can be tough to tell if your pool is losing water or not. Whether outdoors or inside natural water loss just happens. High heats and a high rate of use means pool water either evaporates or is carried out on bodies. It’s easy enough to grab a garden hose and add a bit of water but you should’t have to do this on a daily basis! Anything more than 3-5 inches of water loss over the course of a week and you should be calling an expert for pool leak detection services. 

In addition to a drop in water level there are a few key signs that you should be on the lookout for when it comes to identifying a pool leak. One of the most obvious is your water bill. You know what your average utility bills cost on a monthly basis. If you start to see a spike in water consumption and cost, there is a leak somewhere inside your system. If you start to see water pooling nearby to the poolside, it is another sign of a leak. 

A bucket test is a tried, tested and true way of identifying whether or not your system is losing water. This test involves setting a bucket of water next to a swimming pool so the two are exposed to the elements in the same way. If, after a couple of days, the water level in the pool has dropped more than the water level in the bucket, you are dealing with a leak. 

Diagnosing a leak in your pool can be a complicated and frustrating process — and that’s only step 1! Next up is identifying the source of the leak, which takes practice, experience, a trained eye and state of the art equipment. If this sounds like an undertaking, that’s because it is! Luckily, you can rely on your local pool leak detection company to handle all of the heavy lifting for you — just call Puddle! 

The Puddle Guarantee: Swimming Pool Leak Detection That You Can Count On 

The longer you wait to address a pool leak, the worse that leak becomes. That means having to deal with water damage, rot, flooding, leaks and the high cost of having to repair your pool and the surrounding area. After years of industry experience Puddle technicians have developed a pool leak detection system that works. 

Pressure Testing: This type of testing is best suited for tracking down plumbing leaks. Identifying plumbing leaks in above ground pools is often simple enough because plumbing lines are outside and visible. When dealing with an inground pool it becomes much more complicated. A pressure test applies a steady stream of air to lines. If this airflow comes into contact with a crack or leak it will create air bubbles that will show up in return lines. These can be tracked visually, or in the case of an underground leak, this air will create gurgling sounds in the saturated soil nearby.

Dye Tests: These tests are used for tracking down structural leaks. For inground pools, shifting foundations can cause concrete to crack, allowing water to seep out. A tear in a vinyl liner also counts as a structural leak. The way to track down these problem areas is by turning off the pool pump and waiting for water to go still. Once settled, colored dyes are strategically placed inside the pool basin. Dyes weigh more than standard pool water so they are attracted to the vacuum created by a water leak. After a few minutes you’ll start to see a color trail leading right to the source of the problem. 

There is never a bad time to schedule a pool leak detection service but sooner is always better. The second you start to notice your pool water level is dropping or your water bill is spiking upward, call a local Puddle technician or visit us online to schedule your next service. Each member of the Puddle team is highly trained and experienced, so you get the peace of mind that comes from trusted experts and the benefit of affordable rates and transparent pricing.