Confirm it is a leak
A bucket test separates real loss from evaporation. Plenty of suspected leaks turn out to be a hot, windy week.
Pool Leak Detection in Omaha
How we find a pool leak
Isolate the system
We pressure test each line separately so the search narrows to a specific run instead of the whole yard.
Dye test the shell
Liner seams, fittings, lights and steps get dye tested where the water is pulling.
Listen for it
Acoustic equipment locates underground plumbing leaks within a small radius, so the dig is precise.
Check the usual suspects
Skimmer throats, return fittings and light niches account for most of the leaks we find.
Then quote the repair
You get a located problem and a real number, not a guess and a hopeful patch.
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Leak detection visit
- Water-loss rate measurement
- Bucket test comparison
- Individual line pressure testing
- Dye testing at shell and fittings
- Skimmer, return and light niche inspection
- Acoustic location of buried leaks
- Written findings with photos
- Firm repair quote
Where pool leaks usually are
Skimmers and fittings
Cracked skimmer throats and failed return gaskets are the most common culprits, and among the least expensive to fix.
The liner itself
Punctures and failed seams show up as steady loss that stops at a specific water level. Often patchable.
Underground plumbing
The expensive one. Located precisely, a repair means one small excavation rather than a torn-up deck.
Our Omaha metro service area
Building anywhere in the metro. Tell us where your yard is.
Leak questions
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How much loss is a leak?
Consistently more than about a quarter inch a day beyond evaporation. Two inches a day is a serious leak.
Can you find it without digging?
We locate it without digging. If the leak is in buried plumbing, the repair itself needs a small excavation.
Will a new liner fix it?
Only if the liner is the source. Replacing a liner over a leaking return line just hides the problem.
Is a leak damaging my yard?
It can be. Persistent leaks wash out base under decks and can undermine coping and walls.
How long does detection take?
Most visits are two to four hours. Complicated plumbing or multiple leaks can take a second trip.
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Pool remodeling
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