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The following are some symptoms that your swimming pool might have a leak...

Lower-than-normal water level in the pool
Some water loss in your pool is expected and normal. Evaporation, wind and splashing can cause up to 1/4" to 1/2" loss of water per day in the summer and 1/8" to 1/4" per day in the winter.
The following can affect evaporation rates:
Temperature/Humidity
Pool being in complete shade or complete sun
Pool having water features that send water airborne
Dirt in the pool
Algae in the pool
Increased water filling - manually or via Auto Fill
Increased chemical usage
Wet spots in the yard
Cracked or shifting deck
Higher-than-normal water bill

Note that wet spots, cracked/shifting decks, and higher water bills might also be present if a home's water pipe or sprinkler system is leaking.

Answers to the following questions can help us diagnose your swimming pool leak...

How long has your pool been leaking?
How much water does your pool lose in a 24-hour period?
Does your pool lose more water when the pump is running?
Does the water in your pool “level off” at some point?
Have you performed a Bucket Test? If so, what were the results?
If you haven't performed a Bucket Test and need instructions, see the Bucket Test instructions below.

Some Important Notes about Swimming Pool Leak Detections...

In order for us to perform a Full/Complete Leak Detection on your pool, the pool/water would need to be clean and the water at operating level. However, a Full Leak Detection might not be necessary to find your leak. For example, many leaks can be found without us needing to Dive.

If it isn't possible for your pool/water to be clean and at operating level, tell us what's going on with your pool and we'll let you know what parts of a Leak Detection would still be possible.

View our Don't Hire Us...Yet! photos to see some pools that needed attention before an accurate Leak Detection could be performed.

Lower Water Level

It's our pleasure to help with your swimming pool leak. Learn more about our Leak Detection and Repair Services.

You can perform a simple 24-hour test called the "Bucket Test" to help determine if your pool actually has a leak or not.

THE BUCKET TEST

Bring the water in the pool to a normal operating level.
Fill a bucket (5 gallon recommended) with pool water to within about 1 inch of the top.
Place the bucket on the top pool step.
Mark the level of the water on the INSIDE of the bucket (with tape, a sharpie pen, etc.).
Turn the pool pump (and any autofill) off.
Mark the level of the water on the OUTSIDE of the bucket (with tape, a sharpie pen, etc.).
Turn the pool pump back on. (Leave the autofill off until the test is complete.)

** Do not use the pool for 24 hours **

After 24 hours, compare the two water levels: has the water in the pool gone down more than the water in the bucket?
Yes - your pool probably has a leak.
No - your pool probably does not have a leak; water loss is due to normal pool conditions/activities.