A leaking swimming pool can get expensive very quickly due to the cost of water. In addition, the introduction of pool water into the soils around a building or home can cause other issues as well. Although it can seem like a daunting task, finding the source of a swimming pool leak and making the necessary repairs is easily accomplished when using a qualified pool service and repair company. Pool leaks are common and usually occur in either the pool plumbing or within the pool itself. Leaks in the pool are usually not the result of a failure of the shell, but are located in areas such as pool lights and skimmers where metal and / or plastic touches concrete.
The first pool leak detection step that the swimming pool repair contractor will do is to determine the amount of water being lost using specialized equipment. The amount of water being lost will help narrow down the possible source of the leak. The plumbing in the pool will be isolated and then pressure tested. If the pressure falls, then there is a leak in the plumbing. Listening devises and other methods are then used to determine where the water is escaping. The location is then excavated and the repair is made. Once the repair is completed, the area is then restored to its original condition.
If the pressure holds then the leak is occurring in the pool itself. The next step is to identify the area where leaking and make the repair, which may be as simple as replacing a gasket. Upon completion of the repair, the impacted area within the pool is restored.
