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Do I Need a Pool Builder or a Leak Detection Company?

If you do not know where the leak is, detection comes first. Here is how to tell the difference.

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It depends on where you are in the process.

If the pool is losing water and you do not know why, call a leak detection company first. You need to know where the water is going before you decide who should repair it.

If the leak is in the skimmer, light, fitting, equipment, or plumbing, the repair path may be different than if the pool shell or finish is leaking. If the pool has major movement, structural cracking, lifted areas, or serious shell concerns, then a builder, engineer, resurfacing company, or other repair professional may need to be involved.

When to Call a Pool Builder

A pool builder may be the right person to rebuild, remodel, resurface, or repair major structural issues. But if the question is "where is the pool leaking," that is leak detection first.

When You Need Both

At Leak and Subsurface Locators, we find and document the leak as clearly as the conditions allow. We also provide repair estimates when possible and within our scope. If the repair needs another professional, we recommend trusted professionals who can handle it properly.

Sometimes you need both. But you should usually start by finding the leak.

Free tools from Leak and Subsurface Locators:

Free Guide: Stop Guessing Pool Leaks → Free Evaporation Calculator → Free Leak Analyzer →