Your pool shouldn't need constant refilling. We use hydrophone testing, dye testing, and pressure testing to find exactly where your pool is leaking — shell, plumbing, or equipment — so repairs are precise and your pool stays full.
In Houston's brutal summer heat, every pool loses water to evaporation. A quarter inch per day is normal when temperatures climb above 95°F with full sun exposure. But when your pool is losing an inch or more per day, you're topping off multiple times a week, or your water bill has spiked — that's not evaporation. That's a leak.
Pool leaks can originate from anywhere in the system: hairline cracks in the shell, failed gaskets around returns and skimmers, underground plumbing lines that have shifted with the soil, or loose connections at the equipment pad. The challenge is that most of these leak points are hidden — underground, underwater, or buried inside equipment housings. You can't see the leak, but you can see the consequences: constant water loss, rising water bills, soggy spots in your yard, and a pool that never holds its level.
The bucket test is your first step. Fill a bucket with pool water and set it on the top step so the water inside matches the pool level. Wait 24 hours without swimming. If the pool drops more than the bucket, you have a confirmed leak — not just evaporation. If the test confirms a leak, call us. We'll find exactly where it is.
Catching a pool leak early saves water, money, and prevents yard and foundation damage.
You're adding water more than once a week, or your autofill runs nonstop. Normal evaporation doesn't require frequent top-offs — persistent water loss means a leak.
A pool leak can waste 10,000 to 20,000 gallons per month. If your water bill jumped and household use hasn't changed, your pool is the likely culprit.
Leaking pool water saturates the surrounding soil. Unusually lush or spongy areas near your pool — especially during dry stretches — signal underground water escape.
Constantly adjusting chlorine and pH? When fresh water dilutes your pool through a leak, maintaining chemical balance becomes a losing battle.
Bubbles streaming from return jets indicate air entering the plumbing — often through a crack or loose fitting on the suction side. This is a telltale sign of a plumbing leak.
Water escaping underground erodes and shifts soil, especially Houston's expansive clay. Cracking or settling pool decks often point to a leak undermining the ground beneath them.
Multiple testing methods. Every component checked. Nothing missed.
We start at the equipment pad, then check visible plumbing, skimmer, returns, lights, and the pool shell for obvious signs of leakage, cracking, or failed seals. Many leaks originate at fittings and connection points.
We individually pressurize each plumbing line — supply, return, skimmer, and main drain — to determine which lines hold pressure and which are losing it. This isolates the leak to a specific pipe run before we go further.
Using specialized underwater microphones, we listen along the pool shell, fittings, and plumbing penetrations for the sound of water escaping. Hydrophone testing pinpoints shell and fitting leaks without draining the pool.
We release colored dye near suspected leak points and watch for movement. If the dye gets pulled into a crack, joint, or fitting, we've confirmed the exact leak location. Precise, visual, and definitive.
Houston has one of the highest concentrations of residential pools in the country — and one of the harshest environments for pool infrastructure. The combination of extreme heat, expansive clay soil, and occasional freeze events creates a perfect storm for pool leaks.
Houston's clay soil is the single biggest factor. When it rains, the clay swells. During droughts — and Houston has plenty of those between the downpours — it shrinks and cracks. This constant expansion and contraction shifts the ground around your pool, stressing plumbing connections and cracking gunite shells over time. A pool that was perfectly sealed five years ago can develop multiple leak points after a particularly harsh drought-to-flood cycle.
Freeze events are another major culprit. Water expanding inside exposed pool plumbing can crack pipes, split fittings, and damage equipment connections. Many homeowners don't discover freeze damage until spring — when they fire the pool back up and realize it won't hold water.
Houston pool season runs nearly 8 months of the year. That's 8 months where a small leak compounds into thousands of gallons lost, thousands of dollars wasted, and potentially serious soil erosion around your pool and home. The sooner you find it, the less it costs.
Every pool is different. We provide honest, upfront quotes.
Call (346) 222-3951 for a straightforward quote based on your pool.
After-hours & emergency service available: +$150
No leak found? You still get the full report and peace of mind.
The bucket test is the simplest way to check. Place a bucket of pool water on your pool step so the water level inside matches the pool level. Wait 24 hours without swimming. If the pool drops more than the bucket, you have a leak. In Houston summers, pools can lose up to a quarter inch per day to evaporation, but anything beyond that warrants professional inspection.
Pool leak detection pricing is quote-based because every pool is different — size, construction type, plumbing layout, and the number of potential leak points all affect the scope. Call us at (346) 222-3951 for an upfront quote based on your specific pool.
In most cases, no. Our hydrophone and dye testing methods work with water in the pool. We can detect leaks in the shell, fittings, and returns without draining. In rare cases involving the main drain or deep plumbing, a partial drawdown may be needed, but we always try non-invasive methods first.
We detect leaks in pool shells (gunite, fiberglass, vinyl), around fittings and returns, in underground plumbing lines (supply and return), at the equipment pad (pump, filter, heater connections), and in the skimmer. If water is escaping your pool system anywhere, we can find it.
A typical pool leak inspection takes 1 to 3 hours depending on pool size, plumbing complexity, and number of potential leak sources. We methodically test each component — shell, fittings, plumbing lines, and equipment — to ensure nothing is missed.
Yes. Even a small pool leak can waste 10,000+ gallons per month, driving up water bills significantly. Leaking water saturates surrounding soil — in Houston's clay, this causes ground shifting that can damage your pool deck, nearby structures, and even your home's foundation.
We specialize in detection — finding the exact leak location is our expertise. For repairs, you choose your preferred pool contractor. We provide a detailed report with the precise location so repairs are targeted and efficient.
Anytime you suspect a leak, but spring is peak season when homeowners fire up their pools and notice water loss. After freeze events, checking for leaks is especially important since ice expansion cracks plumbing and fittings. We perform pool leak detection year-round.
Don't keep refilling and hoping it stops. Call us for a professional pool leak inspection.
We detect all types of leaks — not just pool leaks.
Acoustic listening, thermal imaging, and pressure testing to pinpoint leaks under your foundation. Starting at $450.
FLIR infrared cameras reveal hidden moisture, hot water line leaks, and temperature anomalies invisible to the naked eye.
Active water emergency? We offer same-day and after-hours leak detection when you can't wait until Monday.
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