Verify the license. Ask about the equipment. Ask about the process. A company that answers those questions specifically and confidently is worth calling. Here is exactly what to look for.
South Florida has many pool leak detection companies, and they vary widely in equipment, training, and process discipline. Choosing the right one starts with knowing what questions to ask -- not just what the price is.
Go to myfloridalicense.com and search the company name or license number. An active Florida pool contractor license confirms the company has met state training requirements and has a verifiable identity tied to their work. An unlicensed company has no regulated accountability. Leak and Subsurface Locators holds Florida Pool Contractor License CPC1457277.
Ask: do you carry acoustic hydrophones, a pressure testing manifold, an electronic pipe locator, and dye testing equipment? Ask whether they carry trace gas for difficult underground breaks. A professional company names their tools without hesitation. A company that describes their process only as "checking for leaks" or "doing an inspection" is not equipped for the full scope of diagnostic work.
Ask whether they run multiple tests per plumbing line and whether they verify their equipment between runs. Ask whether they pressurize plumbing lines individually to test for breaks. Florida code allows both air and water as testing methods -- what matters is that they do it at all, from multiple positions, and run multiple tests per line. A company that skips pressure testing entirely cannot find underground pipe leaks.
Ask whether they provide a written report of findings after the visit. Every professional visit should produce documentation of what was tested, what each test showed, and what was confirmed. Without a written report, you have no record to bring to a repair contractor and no documentation of the pool's condition at the time of the visit.
Leak and Subsurface Locators serves Palm Beach, Broward, Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River Counties. Call Sandra at (954) 290-5177 for Broward or (561) 325-2678 for Palm Beach to confirm scheduling availability in your area.
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Licensed CPC1457277. Full tool stack. Written documentation. Call Sandra to schedule.
Price alone is a poor filter. A cheap visit that uses incomplete methods and misses the leak is the most expensive option -- you still have the leak, still have the water loss, and now need to schedule another visit with a company that can actually find it. Focus on equipment, process, and documentation first. Price is a secondary consideration.
To a degree -- a company that travels a long distance for a visit may charge travel fees or have limited scheduling flexibility. But within South Florida, proximity should not override equipment and process qualifications. A specialist 30 minutes away who carries the full tool stack is a better choice than a local company without acoustic equipment.
Sandra handles scheduling Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. Same-week scheduling is typically available. Call (954) 290-5177 for Broward or (561) 325-2678 for Palm Beach to discuss your situation and availability.