Pool Leak Detection Tucson:
Find and Fix Hidden Leaks
Losing water from your pool costs money every time you refill. More concerning, hidden leaks damage surrounding structures, erode soil, and waste thousands of gallons monthly. Tucson’s desert climate makes water conservation critical, yet many pool owners unknowingly lose substantial amounts through undetected leaks.
Southwest Pool Care provides professional pool leak detection Tucson homeowners trust for accurate diagnosis and permanent repairs. Our licensed technicians (ROC 332780) use specialized equipment to locate leaks without destructive digging, saving you time and property damage.
Common Pool Leak Locations
Pool leaks develop in predictable areas based on construction methods, age, and stress points:
- Underground Plumbing – Return lines, suction lines, and drains crack from ground movement, freezing, or age. These hidden leaks waste enormous volumes of water.
- Skimmers – Leaks develop at wall penetrations where plastic meets concrete or fiberglass. Settlement cracks the bond, allowing water to seep behind pool walls. Skimmer throat cracks also permit water loss into the surrounding soil.
- Main Drains – Fittings connecting to underground plumbing develop leaks. Hydrostatic pressure from rising groundwater can crack drain assemblies from below. These leaks require pressure testing for accurate diagnosis.
- Pool Lights – Failed seals around light niches let water travel through electrical conduits to equipment areas.
- Shell Cracks – Concrete pools crack from structural movement or freeze damage. Plaster surfaces develop spider cracks, allowing water penetration. Fiberglass pools crack from poor installation or ground shifting beneath shells.
Professional Leak Detection Methods
Delaying leak repairs compounds damage and costs. Water escaping underground erodes soil supporting pool walls and decks. This erosion causes settlement, cracking, and structural instability, requiring expensive corrections.
Wasted water impacts utility bills and strains Tucson’s limited water resources. A small leak losing one inch daily, wastes roughly 500 gallons weekly. Larger leaks waste thousands of gallons monthly at your expense.
Chemical imbalance from constant fresh water addition stresses pool surfaces and equipment. Improperly balanced water etches plaster, corrodes metal components, and requires excessive chemical purchases to maintain proper levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Detection costs vary based on pool size and complexity. We provide upfront pricing after assessing your specific situation, allowing us to begin diagnostic work with confidence.
Most leaks are findable and repairable using modern detection methods. Occasionally, multiple small leaks or extremely old pools present challenges where total renovation proves more cost-effective than extensive repairs. We provide honest assessments of repair feasibility.
Simple leak detection completes in one to two hours. Complex situations requiring multiple testing methods or hard-to-locate leaks may need additional time. We schedule appropriately based on your pool’s characteristics and symptoms.
We minimize excavation using precise leak detection, locating exact problem areas. Small, targeted digging accesses underground leaks efficiently. We restore disturbed areas professionally after completing repairs, though some landscape restoration may be necessary.
