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How Do I Know If I Have A Leak?

Increase in the Water Bill

If you have a major spike in your water bill, it may be a sign that you have a pool leak. Even the smallest of holes can leak hundreds and hundreds of gallons of water per week. If it is not your pool that is leaking, then it could mean you have a leak elsewhere in your home. If leaks go unnoticed for too long, it can cause significant structural damage to your pool or even your home.

Standing Water

If you see a puddle of water near your pool and it hasn’t rained in some time or no one has gone swimming, this is a sure-tell sign of a pool leak. If you stand by your pool make sure you feel the nearby grass. If the grass feels mushy or uneven, this is a sign of an underground leak. Either way, these are key indicators that you could have a pool leak and you should contact your local pool leak detection company as soon as possible.

Fluctuating Chemical Levels

If you notice that your chemical levels have a sudden drop without explanation, this is also a sign of a leak. Leaking water carries chemicals out of your pool, which makes you will need to add more than usual to make up for that loss. If you have a leak on your hands it will be nearly impossible to keep your chemical levels steady from one day to the next. The experts at Leak Patrol can detect whether you have a leak, where the leak is coming from, and make the appropriate repairs to ensure your no further damage occurs.

Algae or Discolored Water

A pool with improper chemical levels is a perfect breeding ground for algae. If algae develop quickly enough it can turn your pool water green which is another sure sign of a leak. Green pools are extremely dangerous; if you notice that your pool has turned green over an extremely short period of time, call the experts at Leak Patrol to come out and assess whether or not this is due to a pool leak.

Cracks In and Around Your Pool

Just like driveways and sidewalks, pools can develop cracks over time that can lead to a wide range of problems in your pool. Some smaller cracks can sometimes be sealed while more expansive problems may require professional resurfacing. Cracks in and around your pool are a clear indicator or a leak or potential leak. A professional will need to come to your home and repair the cracks before major damage occurs.

How Much Does It Cost?

There are a number of factors that help determine the cost of a leak in your pool. Things like the size of your pool, the complexity of your plumbing, and other considerations are used to determine the cost. Most pool leak detection cost between $100 and $500. Along with detecting leaks, companies like Leak Patrol can develop a plan to repair the leak for you so that you can eliminate the problem in your pool and get back to enjoying it. Working with the same company that detected your leak not only saves time but can help ensure that your leak is handled correctly the first time. We have repaired leaks that run from $0 all the way up to over $5000. But, what we mostly see when we come to a home or business is $500-$1500 on most repair work.

How Do You Repair Broken Pool Pipes?

These types of repairs are the toughest to fix, depending on the locator’s accuracy locating the leak in the first place. The impacted part of the pipe is cut out and repaired in that area. We generally cannot bypass the pipes in a pool, so we fix them in place and restore the concrete and coatings.