Service
Pool Leak Detection
Ref Detection service
Evaporation is not a leak. Before anything is dug up we measure the actual loss, then separate the shell from the plumbing. Bucket testing, pressure testing of the suction and return lines and dye testing at fittings give a defensible answer rather than a guess about the paving.
Symptoms we test for
What this looks like on site
- Water level dropping faster than a bucket left beside the pool
- Wet or sinking paving around the pool
- Air in the pump basket or lost suction
- Persistent algae or chemical imbalance in one area
- Cracks, loose tiles or a soft patch in the shell
How the survey runs
Five steps, no exploratory demolition
- 01
Loss measurement
A marked bucket test over 24 hours quantifies real water loss against evaporation.
- 02
Plumbing isolation
Suction and return lines are plugged and pressure tested to separate pipe leaks from shell leaks.
- 03
Fitting and shell inspection
Skimmer, light niche, main drain and returns are dye tested; the shell is inspected for structural defects.
- 04
Written finding
You get the measured loss, the confirmed source and a repair scope your pool company can price.
Equipment applied
Methods used for this service
Indicative fee
R500 – R3 500
Full pricingLevel and bucket testing from R500. Pressure and line location quoted on site.
Includes a free written report. No-find, no-fee.
Where we cover
FAQ
Pool Leak Detection questions
Still unsure? Call the 24/7 line or send a WhatsApp and describe what you are seeing — we will tell you what test is needed.
How much water loss is normal for a pool?
Roughly 5 mm to 10 mm a day in hot, windy Highveld or Cape conditions can be evaporation. A bucket test tells you whether your pool is losing more than that.
Do you repair the pool as well?
We detect and report. The repair is carried out by your pool contractor using our marked location and report.
Can you find a leak in underground pool piping?
Yes. Pressure testing and acoustic tracing locate underground line failures without excavating the whole terrace.
Related services
Often booked together
Hidden Water Leak Detection
Leaks inside walls, floors and ceilings traced without breaking anything open.
R850 – R2 500
Geyser Leak Detection
Tracing geyser, cylinder and hot-water line leaks before the ceiling comes down.
R850 – R2 200
Slab Leak Detection
Under-floor pipe leaks located precisely under tiles, screed and concrete slabs.
R1 500 – R5 000
24/7 dispatch · 069 268 0988
Find it once, repair it once.
Tell us what you are seeing. We confirm the test needed, agree the fee and find the leak — with a written report and your no-find-no-fee guarantee.