Fix a Leak – Leak Repairs NZ Wide!

Fixing and swimming pool leak is simple when you know how. It’s knowing how to repair the pool leak correctly at minimal cost which can take years of experience.

There’s only a few places pool leaks will occur, but the trick is to accurately pinpoint the area first to avoid ripping up excess tiles, dirt etc… or without having to empty the whole pool!

We are experts at fix leaking swimming pools, including the following services:
We fix swimming pool plumbing leaks
We fix pool liner leaks – all kinds of repairs
Fix vacuum leaks
Vinyl pool leak repairs
Pool leak evaporation surveys – Common problem!
We fix concrete pool leaks – These repairs need to be accurate 
Gunite pool leaks
We use the best swimming pool leak detection equipment
Swimming pool skimmer box leak repairs
Fix swimming pool pump leak – repairs
We fix leaks in all types of inground and above ground pools

So, how do you find and fix a swimming pool leak?

First, you should do a basic leak test:

It’s obviously simple to see that your pool is leaking, but finding out where it’s coming from is a completely different story!

Step 1: Determine what type of leak it actually is. In a nutshell, there a 3 key leaking points that cause water to ‘vanish’ out of your swimming pool – they are, evaporation, shell leaks, or somewhere in the plumbing system. Also, if you’ve got lots of people jumping around in your pool over a 2-3 day period, then don’t be suprised if you loose an inch or so of water due to splashing water over the sides (That’s called a money leak).

Evaporation Leaks: This is very common, but the good news is there’s a simple DIY test to see if this is indeed the reason you’re losing water. It’s simple… fill a large bucket with water out of your pool. Then place that bucket on the shallowest step of pool. Remove excess water out the bucket until you the level of the water in the pool and the bucket are the same. Please allow 3 days of sunshine without using the pool.

Next: Check back on day 3 in the afternoon. What will determine if evaporation is the problem, is if the level of the pool water is the same as the level of water in the bucket. If the pool water level is lower than in the bucket, then it’s safe to say you have a swimming pool leak to fix… the repairs must be done correctly!

If you determine it’s a leak, then it’s time to start investigating further. The logical starting point is the above ground areas, like the pool pump. Check there is no water accumulating under the pump, or dripping off the plumbing around the water pipes join. Then walk the plumbing line and inspect the tile grout for discolouration (if you pool area is tiled between pump and pool), or for any damp spots on the grass.

If you can’t identify signs of a leak using the above approach, then the leak is most likely to be penetrating through the pool shell (or possibly around the skimmer box). This is simple to repair if it’s an above ground pool… simply fix the leak using a recommended patch, but if it’s a below ground pool leak, then leave it too the experts.

Water leaks = money. We fix pool leaks, so get a free quote over the phone today!