What You Are Paying For
A pool losing water does not stop on its own. Every day it continues, you are paying for that water through your utility bill. If there is an underground pipe break, the leaking water may be eroding the soil beneath your deck and equipment pad - a problem that gets worse the longer it goes unaddressed.
Pool leak detection starts at $425 for a residential pool in South Florida. For that cost, you receive a systematic evaluation by a licensed contractor using professional equipment, a written report with documented findings, and a 30-day guarantee on the findings. You know exactly where the problem is, what caused it, and what the repair requires.
The alternative is guessing. A homeowner or general pool service tech who suspects the skimmer might be the problem patches the skimmer - and the pool keeps losing water because the actual source was a return fitting or an underground break. The repair cost was spent in the wrong place. The problem continues. Then a professional evaluation is eventually called anyway.
For a pool that is genuinely losing water, the professional evaluation pays for itself in avoided water costs, avoided misdirected repair attempts, and the certainty of knowing the problem is actually fixed after the right repair is done.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if the evaluation finds no leak?
A no-leak finding is still a result. It tells you that active leak evidence was not found in any tested area - which means the water loss may be within normal evaporation parameters, the autofill may have been masking the true level, or there may be a condition that was not active during the evaluation. A clean evaluation also gives you a documented baseline for the future.
How much can a pool leak cost if left unaddressed?
A pool losing one inch per day is losing roughly 500 gallons depending on pool size. At typical South Florida water rates, that adds up to hundreds of dollars per month. Underground leaks also erode soil, which can destabilize decking and equipment. The cost of ignoring an active leak compounds quickly.
What does pool leak detection start at in South Florida?
Residential pool leak detection starts at $425 for standard pools. Every job is different and your estimate is provided before any work begins. Call Sandra Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm EST at (954) 290-5177 Broward or (561) 325-2678 Palm Beach.
Call for Your Estimate
Sandra handles scheduling Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm EST. Describe your pool and your concern and we will give you a straight answer on cost.