Pool Leak Detection Pros provides pool pressure testing in Waverley using a systematic testing process rather than guesswork.
We isolate each suction and return line and test it under controlled pressure, so a leaking pipe is identified by evidence rather than guesswork.
We do not break paving to go looking for a leak. The whole point of proper detection is to narrow the problem down first, using pressure, dye and tracer-gas testing, so that if any digging is needed at all, it is targeted to a confirmed point rather than a hopeful guess.
The biggest cost of a pool leak is rarely the repair itself. It is the wasted water, the rising municipal bill, the chemicals you keep adding to diluted water, and the damage spreading through soil and paving while the leak goes unfound. Acting early in Waverley keeps a small problem small.
A typical visit follows a clear sequence: a visual inspection of the shell, paving, pump and fittings; isolation and pressure testing of the plumbing lines; dye testing around suspected openings; and, where an underground pipe is implicated, tracer-gas tracing. You receive a plain explanation of what was found and what the repair involves.
Before assuming the worst, it is worth separating evaporation from a leak. Evaporation tracks the weather and affects most exposed pools similarly; a leak is steadier and may continue when it is cool. If you are unsure, a test settles it without you guessing.
Common signs of a genuine leak rather than evaporation in Waverley include:
We focus on leak detection and pool repair specifically, not general pool cleaning, so the testing methods and judgement come from doing this work day in and day out across Gauteng and the surrounding provinces.
To get started in Waverley, send photos of the pool and pump, tell us how fast the water is dropping and whether the pump is running when it happens. That lets us confirm the right approach and a fair price before we arrive.
The correct repair depends on whether water loss is coming from the pool shell, suction line, return line, light niche, weir, aimflow jet, equipment station or deteriorated finish.
Repairing a pool without confirming the leak source can waste money. A leaking return line will not be solved by resurfacing, and a porous pool shell will not be solved by replacing one pipe. We narrow the cause before recommending repair.
We begin with a visual inspection and symptom review. Where plumbing is suspected, suction and return lines are isolated and pressure tested. Where structural or fitting leaks are suspected, dye testing is used around the relevant areas. Tracer gas may be used for underground leaks where the pipe route and conditions allow accurate location.
The outcome is a practical recommendation: localised repair, pipe replacement, fitting repair, crack repair, fibreglass lining, re-marblelite or full renovation depending on what the evidence shows.
A pool leak is likely when water loss is faster than normal evaporation, especially if the level drops overnight, the pump loses prime, bubbles return through the aimflows or wet ground appears around the pool.
A visible fitting leak can sometimes be quoted from photos, but hidden underground or structural leaks should be tested first. Guessing often leads to repairing the wrong area.
No. Many leaks are found at lights, aimflow jets, weirs, cracks or deteriorated pool finishes. Digging should only happen after the leak position has been narrowed down.
Yes. Old, porous, cracked or hollow marblelite can allow water loss through multiple small openings, especially when the finish has reached the end of its service life.
Yes. Pinholes, delamination, poorly sealed fittings and cracks can cause fibreglass pools to lose water.
The investigation may include visual inspection, pressure testing, dye testing, tracer gas and process-of-elimination checks depending on the symptoms.
Yes. Leaks that worsen when the pump is running often involve return lines, pressure-side plumbing, aimflow jets or equipment connections.
Yes. Leaks while the pump is off often point to the shell, light niche, weir, fittings, cracks or static plumbing leaks below water level.
Yes. Findings can be provided with a technical summary and repair recommendations for homeowners, body corporates or insurance purposes.
Once the leak source is identified, the repair is quoted separately with a recommended scope based on the confirmed cause of water loss.
Please complete the details below so we can qualify the leak properly before dispatching a technician. The inspection fee covers leak detection and diagnosis only. Repairs are quoted separately after testing.