Southlake Pool Leak Detection

Nothing brings your summer to a screeching halt like a swimming pool leak. A bit of water loss might not seem like a big deal but even a pinhole leak can lead to serious damage around a home or business. The average swimming pool holds thousands of gallons of water at any given time. This means even a pinhole leak can result in serious water loss, flooded basements, drowned lawns, rot, mold and a whole lot of damage. Schedule your Southlake pool leak detection at the first sign of water loss and prevent damage. Let us help stop pool leaks in their tracks. 

Leak Detection in Pools: How to Tell If Your Pool is Losing Water 

Unlike a leaky faucet identifying a leak in swimming pools can be pretty tricky. When dealing with inground pools the majority of plumbing is underground. That means visual inspections of pipes and plumbing themselves are nearly impossible. More than that, it’s tough to tell if you’re dealing with a pool leak in the first place! 

There is a big difference between natural water loss and water loss caused by a swimming pool leak. Texas is known for high heats and elevated temperatures are known to cause evaporation. High temperatures cause water to burn off. Combine evaporation with a high rate of use and it’s common to see anywhere between 3-5 inches of water loss over the course of a week. If water levels are dropping more than this or you find yourself having to refill your pool on a daily basis, you might be dealing with a leak. 

If you are having trouble determining how much the water level has dropped you can always rely on a bucket test. This type of test involves taking a bucket full of water and setting it next to the swimming pool. When exposed to the elements in the same way water should evaporate at the same rate. Mark the water level in the pool and bucket and if after a couple of days there has been a significant drop in the pool but not the bucket, you’re dealing with a leak. 

In addition to pool water levels other signs of a swimming pool leak can include higher than expected utility and water bills. Underground leaks will often result in drowned lawns and saturated soil. If you start to see water puddles forming in the areas around swimming pools, it’s a good idea to call in an expert. The longer you wait, the worse a leak becomes so call Puddle at the first sign of water loss. 

Reliable Swimming Pool Leak Detection in Southlake Texas 

The majority of swimming pool leaks can be broken down into structural leaks or pool plumbing leaks. No matter the type of leak that you are dealing with, Puddle technicians have the right tools and techniques to track down problem areas and isolate them for leak repair. 

Dye Tests: The best way to test for structural leaks in pools is with a bit of colored dyes. It might sound crazy but trust us, it works! Technicians turn off the pool pumps and wait for water to go still. Once still colored dyes are strategically placed in pool water. Dyes are attracted to the vacuums created by a leak. This creates a colored trail that technicians can follow right to the source of the problem. 

Pressure Tests: Identifying plumbing leaks in pools can be complicated but it doesn’t have to be. Puddle technicians rely on pressure testing to track down these problem areas. This process involves applying a steady flow of air to plumbing lines. If there is a crack inside it will create air bubbles that will be visible inside return lines. This lets our Puddle crews know that there is a problem within the internal water systems or pool equipment. 

Pool leak detection and repair go hand-in-hand. If we do identify a leak in your swimming pool Puddle technicians will provide referrals to local experts that provide top pool leak repair services. 

Puddle Pool Services is happy to offer expert pool leak detection services all over Southlake and the surrounding area. Each member of the Puddle team is fully insured, as well as highly trained and experienced. Book your next leak detection service or opt for routine pool maintenance with a local Puddle Pro. Visit us online or book by-phone 24 hours a day.