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Is your pool losing water faster than usual? Don’t stress finding the best pool leak detection near me is easier than you think. Gator Leak Detection's guide shows you the signs of a leak, what pros actually do, what it costs, and how to get fast, no-guesswork repairs in Palm Beach County.
Quick Signs You Need Leak Detection
- You’re adding water every 1–3 days
- Wet spots or sinking deck around the pool
- Bubbles or air in the pump basket/returns
- Algae keeps coming back even with chemicals dialed in
- Water level drops more when the pump is on
Tip: Do a simple 24-hour bucket test. If the pool drops more than the bucket, you likely have a leak.
What “Best” Leak Detection Looks Like
The best companies don’t guess, they measure, isolate, and confirm the leak before any repair:
- Pressure testing of plumbing lines to pinpoint underground leaks
- Dye testing around skimmers, returns, lights, and cracks
- Acoustic listening to hear water escape in pipes and fittings
- Thermal/visual tools to spot hard-to-see seepage
Result: a precise location and a clear plan, so you only fix what’s broken.
Our Proven 6-Step Process
- Interview & visuals – symptoms, water-loss pattern, quick walk-through
- Bucket baseline – separates evaporation from true loss
- Isolate systems – filters, returns, skimmers, main drains, spa, features
- Pressure & acoustic tests – identify the exact leaking run or fitting
- Structural checks – skimmer throat, tile line, light niche, shell cracks
- Written findings & options – photos/video + repair plan and pricing
Common Leak Sources We Find
- Skimmer throat separation and gasket failures
- Return fittings and light niche conduits
- Underground return/suction lines (root/settlement damage)
- Hairline shell cracks (gunite/shotcrete) and expansion joints
- Vinyl liner pinholes/tears (if applicable)
Repair Options, From Small Fixes to Structural Work
- Sealants & patching for minor fittings/tiles
- Point repairs on plumbing with minimal deck disruption
- Torque Lock® staples and structural crack rehab for long-term stability
- Skimmer replacements when separation is severeWhat It Typically Costs (and Saves)
- Leak detection: usually a flat diagnostic fee; credited if we do the repair
- Repairs: vary by location/severity, small fittings <$, structural work $$–$$$
Fixing leaks fast usually pays for itself in reduced water, chemicals, and energy and prevents deck/soil damage.
Why Local Matters for “Near Me”
Palm Beach County soils, water table, and settlement patterns create leak hot-spots (skimmers, returns, and deck-adjacent plumbing). Choosing a local specialist means faster diagnosis, correct materials, and fewer callbacks, so you’re swimming sooner.
Service Areas We Cover
We proudly serve pool owners across Palm Beach County, including Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Jupiter, Lake Worth Beach, Wellington, West Palm Beach, Loxahatchee, and more. (If you’re nearby, we likely cover you.)
Ready to Stop the Water Loss?
Book your leak check and get a same-day plan to fix it. Prefer to message us? Use the contact form,easy.
FAQs
How do I know it’s not just evaporation?
Do a bucket test. If your pool drops more than the bucket over 24 hours, schedule leak detection.
Will you need to drain my pool?
Usually no. Most tests and many repairs are done with water in the pool.
How long does leak detection take?
Most residential jobs finish the same day, with photos and a written plan.
Can you handle structural cracks too?
Yes, when needed, we stabilize cracks (e.g., Torque Lock® staples) and finish to blend with your surface.
