A slow, hidden pool leak can waste water, throw off chemistry, and strain equipment. South County Pools pinpoints and fixes leaks quickly — from the shell to the equipment pad — so your pool runs efficiently and stays swim-ready.
Pool Leak Detection & Repair in Orange County
A slow, hidden pool leak can waste water, throw off chemistry, and strain equipment. South County Pools pinpoints and fixes leaks quickly — from the shell to the equipment pad — so your pool runs efficiently and stays swim-ready.
Common Signs You May Have a Leak
Unexplained water loss (more than normal evaporation)
Air in the system: bubbles at returns or a pump that loses prime
Constant autofill or rising water bill
Wet spots, soggy soil, or deck movement near the pool
New chemical drift: hard to keep chlorine/pH stable
Cracks in plaster/tile or at the skimmer throat and around fittings
Quick DIY Check (Evaporation vs. Leak)
Fill the pool to normal level. Place a bucket on a step, filled with pool water to the same line; mark both waterlines.
Run the system as usual for 24 hours, then compare drops. If the pool level falls more than the bucket, you likely have a leak.
Repeat once with the pump off. Faster loss with pump on suggests plumbing/pressure-side; faster with pump off suggests suction-side or shell.
How We Find Leaks (Fast & Non-Destructive First)
Pressure testing of plumbing runs (suction, return, spa) to isolate the circuit
Electronic listening & hydrophone to pinpoint underground or wall leaks
Dye testing around lights, returns, steps, and the skimmer throat
Visual/structural checks: tile line, expansion joints, cracks, equipment pad
Confirmation before any repair — no “guess and hope” fixes
We can handle weekly service, algae prevention, filter cleanings, and small repairs so you just enjoy the swim. Tell us about your pool and we’ll recommend a right-sized plan — no upsell, no surprises.
Serving All of Orange County
We service Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Tustin, Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Lake Forest, Dana Point, San Clemente, Yorba Linda, Fullerton, Anaheim, and surrounding communities.
READY TO GET STARTED?
Contact us today for a free estimate and discover why families across Orange County trust us with their pools.
