FAQs

Fill a bucket with water and set it on the first or second step of your pool.Mark the water level on the inside of the bucket and the pool's water level on the outside of the bucketWait 24 hours. If the pool water drops significantly lower than the bucket water, you have a leak.Evaporation rates: Normal evaporation typically causes a water loss of 1/8 to 1/4 inch per day, depending on sun exposure, wind, and humidity. Anything more usually indicates a leak.

Equipment pad: Cracks or loose fittings around the pump, filter, or heater.Pool shell: Small tears in vinyl liners, or structural cracks in concrete and Fiberglass pools.Fittings & Fixtures: Gaps around the skimmer throat, main drain, return jets, or pool lights.Underground plumbing: Cracked or broken PVC lines beneath your deck or lawn.

Yes. Even a minor leak can waste thousands of gallons of water a month, spiking your utility bills. Over time, escaping water can erode the soil under your pool deck or pool shell, leading to massive structural damage, sinkholes, or shifted concrete.