White Rock Leak Detection

White Rock might be a seaside town but that doesn’t mean pools aren’t highly sought after. Having an accessible swim space at home is great while any business would benefit from a clean and inviting swimming pool. Swimming pools are amazing additions to any property until they start to leak! Leaks are common problems in pools and fixing these issues can be incredibly complicated. Professional White Rock leak detection services are able to identify leaks, diagnose the source of the leak you are dealing with and isolate problem areas for repairs.

Unlike a leaky faucet, even a pinhole leak in a swimming pool will lead to severe water loss. The average pool holds thousands of gallons of water at any given time so even a tiny hole means consistent water loss — and that water has to go somewhere! Underground leaks cause shifting soil which can put weight on sensitive areas of structures. Leaking water systems will also drive up water bills and put strain on water systems and internal components that will lead to unnecessary wear and tear and the need for premature repairs and replacements.

Leak Detection in Pools: What to Watch Out For

The most obvious sign that your pool is leaking is a drop in water level. As a pool owner, you have likely noticed that your water levels will fluctuate. It is easy to see this and assume that you are dealing with a leak but this isn’t always the case. High temperatures will cause increased evaporation rates. If there are plenty of people hopping in and out of your swimming pool, they are carrying water out with them. This will often result in losing several inches of pool water, often as much as 3-5 inches over the course of a week. Any more than that over the course of a week or if you find yourself having to refill pools on a daily basis and it is time to call an expert.

Other signs that you are dealing with water loss are saturated soil, puddles forming around lawns and higher utility and water bills. The goal of leak detection and repair is to solve water loss issues but you can’t do that until you are able to locate the leak. You might notice sitting water but trying to decipher where it is coming from is a difficult process. Luckily, local Puddle Pros have all of the necessary tools and techniques to track down water leaks, determine what type of water leak you are dealing with and isolate the pain points.

A pressure test will determine if you are dealing with a plumbing leak. This is accomplished by applying a steady stream of air flow to plumbing and water lines. If there is a crack, you will begin to notice air bubbles forming or hear gurgling sounds coming up from saturated soils. Even if sounds are faint, specialized listening equipment can be used to track these noises. Dye tests are the preferred method of identifying structural leaks. This test involves turning off pool pumps so water sits still. From here, strategically placed dyes will be pulled into any existing cracks or tears in a vinyl liner.

Puddle Pool Services: The Best in Swimming Pool Leak Detection

For any Canadian, pool leak detection is a necessary process, particularly when there is a chill in the air. Waiting too long to close your pool can result in damaged lines and breakage to internal water systems which will lead to even worse leaks and flooding. You often can’t go from detection to repair in as little as 24 hours but the quicker you act, the faster you will be able to solve your issues.

Each member of the Puddle team is highly trained, experienced and fully insured to provide peace of mind as well as great results. By offering options for leak detection, inspections, routine cleaning programs and more, Puddle clients know that their pool is always in good hands.