Residential Leak Detection For Pools, Spas & Fountains

RESIDENTIAL LEAK DETECTION DONE RIGHT

We are an authority at residential pool leak detection. Leaks can hide in either the wall or the plumbing or spa. Locating a small leak in a large body of water is both an art and a science all in one. We are experts at locating hard to find leaks before they create some serious damage to your pool or spa. In order to locate those leaks we use a variety of tools: ultrasonic listening device, water loss sensor and dye testing to name a few. While some leaks can be found by homeowners most of them unfortunately require

Signs you have a leak in your pool or spa:

1. Water Level Changes

   Dropping water level is the clearest sign a pool is leaking, but it’s important to determine if the water loss is due to evaporation or a leak. Evaporation rates vary depending on wind, air and water temperature, humidity, and other factors. Use our Evaporation Calculator to see the evaporation rate in your area based current weather data. Water loss in excess of that amount indicates that the pool is leaking.

2. Cracks or Falling Tile

   Because the surrounding ground is becoming unsettled by the presence of excess water, cracks and tile movement are more likely to occur when a pool is leaking. Cracks or gaps in the bond beam may occur as the pool settles farther into the softened ground.

3. Wet Spots in Yard

   Soft, mushy spots or uneven grass growth around the pool area may indicate a plumbing leak. Erosion due to water movement underground can cause landscaping to shift and sink.

4. High Water Bills

   Automatic fill devices can hide leaks by keeping the pool filled. If you notice the autofill running constantly or increased water bills it’s time to start investigating for a leak.

5. Water Under Equipment

   Standing water or corrosion at the pump or around pipes is a sure sign of a leak. Equipment leaks can often be found with just visual inspection.

6. Air or Dirt Blown Into Pool

   If air or dirt is being pulled into the plumbing system through a leak, you may see that air or dirt being blown into the pool from the returns. This may also cause mysterious gurgling sounds.

7. Algae Growth

   Continually adding new, untreated water to a leaking pool often leads to fluctuating chemical consumption and algae growth or discoloration. Instead of continuing to treat the water, finding and repairing a leak may be the solution.

IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A LEAK IN YOUR POOL, SPA OR FOUNTAIN PLEASE CALL (800) 408-7441 TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT.

At Five Star Leak Detection, we are committed to excellence. We know how easy it is to miss a leak. Our service call is backed by a 6 day free recheck.