Saanich Pool Leak Detection
Suspect a pool leak? Our expert leak detection service quickly identifies and repairs leaks to prevent damage and water loss. Keep your pool in top shape — schedule an inspection today!
- Non-Invasive Testing
- Test Structures & Plumbing
- Fully Insured Staff
- Expert Leak Repair
- Pressure & Dye Testing
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How Leak Detection Works in Saanich
Nothing beats spending a day at the pool in the height of summer. At home an accessible pool space is a great place to beat the heat and host a party, while a commercial swim space can help to draw in business — unless you have a leak! Pools hold thousands of gallons of water at any given time so even a small leak will quickly lead to big trouble. Professional Saanich pool leak detection can help to identify the cause of your water loss, locate the leak and isolate the area for repair.
Household leaks are inconvenient but swimming pool leaks are downright dangerous. As litres of water flow out of your system, soil is displaced and it takes a toll not only on the pool itself but on the surrounding areas. An underground leak will shift soil, putting excessive weight on sensitive areas, leading to cracking and breakage that will need to be repaired. High rates of water can also seep into structures cause water damage, flooding, leaks, rot and mold. Instead of waiting for a worst case scenario call professional leak detection services to stop water loss in its tracks.
Swimming Pool Leak Detection: What to Expect From An Expert
It does not take any special skill to notice when a pool water level drops but figuring out why is a much more complicated process. Even diagnosing a leak can be difficult. For example, a heat wave or prolonged periods of high heats will cause evaporation in pools, but that is normal. In the event that you are hosting a pool party or managing a high traffic swim space, it is important to note that every body that moves in and out of your pool is carrying water out with it. It is important not to confuse natural evaporation with water leaks.
Plumbing Leaks: it is difficult to diagnose a plumbing leak at the best of times but it is even worse when dealing with an inground pool. Issues with plumbing can happen in accessible areas or in buried ones where they will cause underground leaks. The best way to assess these is with a pressure test. This process involves applying a consistent stream of air to plumbing and return lines. If there is a leak present it will cause air bubbles to form. If you are dealing with an underground leak, saturated water will make a gurgling sound that can be tracked using specialty equipment.
Leaking Pool Equipment: Corrosion in internal systems and components is a common cause for water loss, particularly when dealing with a salt water pool. If this is the case with your swim space, it is important to check on everything from pool pumps, hot water heaters, motors and more.
Structural Leaks: If you suspect that you are dealing with a structural leak, a dye test can be your new best friend. Dye testing involves turning off the pool pump and letting water become still. From here, coloured dyes are applied strategically throughout the pool basin. Because dyes weigh more than pool water, they are attracted to the vacuum created by a leak. These dyes can be visually tracked and impacted areas isolated for efficient leak repairs.
Leak Detection in Pools: Why Work With Puddle
If you notice that your pool loses more water than it should or you are left dealing with higher water bills, look no further than a local Puddle Pro. Each member of the team is local to the Saanich area so we understand exactly what your swim space is up against. Puddle crews are highly trained, experienced and fully insured to provide peace of mind as well as excellent results. With a wide network of industry experts in our rolodex, we can help to organize repair services for homes and commercial swimming pools.
Pool leaks don’t just happen Monday to Friday and that is why Puddle technicians offer bookings by phone and online for access 24 hours a day.
Saanich Leak Detection: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my pool is leaking or just losing water to evaporation?
Some water loss is normal, especially in hot, dry or windy weather and after heavy use. A leak is more likely when the level keeps dropping faster than the weather explains, when it drops even with the pump off, when the ground near the pool or equipment stays wet or when you are adding water every few days. A simple bucket test (a bucket of pool water on a step, comparing the two levels after a day) helps separate the two, and a leak detection visit confirms it.
How do you find a pool leak?
We test the pool in stages rather than guessing. Pressure testing tells us whether the plumbing lines are holding, and dye testing shows where water is escaping at fittings, cracks, lights, skimmers and returns. Checking both the structure and the plumbing matters, because a pool can leak from more than one place.
Is leak detection invasive? Will you need to dig up my yard?
Detection itself is non invasive. Pressure and dye testing are done from the pool and the equipment, without digging. Excavation only comes into the conversation if a leak is confirmed in an underground line, and then the testing tells us where to open up rather than searching blindly.
What happens if you find a leak?
We show you where it is and explain the repair options. Many leaks at fittings, skimmers, lights or small cracks can be repaired directly. Larger structural or underground plumbing repairs are quoted separately so you can decide with the full picture.
Why does a small leak matter?
A pool holds a large volume of water, so a small leak adds up quickly. Beyond the water bill, a leak makes chemistry impossible to hold because treated water keeps escaping, it strains the pump and circulation system and water escaping into the ground can damage landscaping and, over time, the surrounding structure.
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