FAQs

Sudden increases in water bills, mold growth, dampness, or unexplained water pooling are common signs that you need to contact our pool leak detection experts.

According to RubyHome, swimming pools can raise the value of a home by up to 7%. Therefore, to ensure the value of the home you want to buy is worth your investment, you need to undergo a pool inspection as part of the home-buying process! This step is important for safety purposes, to understand potential repair costs, and to ensure the pool meets the buyer's expectations. Our pool leak detection professionals at Florida Leak Locators can complete this inspection for you!

Typical problems our pool leak detection experts discover during pool inspections include leaks, cracks, equipment malfunctions, inadequate safety barriers, damaged surfaces, and code violations.

The easiest way to verify our reputation is through our outstanding Google reviews! We take pride in our 'A+' rating with the Better Business Bureau. Additionally, inquire about Florida Leak Locators with your local pool store or service provider. Many in the area have happily referred their customers to us for years, knowing that Florida Leak Locators will perform pool leak detection and fix leaks with excellence! We're also proud members of the FSPA (Florida Swimming Pool Association).

We find leaks, we fix leaks, and that’s all we do! There are many other companies that claim to understand pool leak detection. However, read a little further in their ads and you will see that what they really do are decks, resurfacing, equipment repairs, pavers, slab leaks, etc.

These companies usually have only the most basic knowledge of what causes pool leaks and how to find and fix them properly. We frequently go to pools that other companies have looked at two or three times prior to us and end up finding and fixing the problem. All of our experienced technicians are provided with the most up-to-date equipment needed to find any pool leak!

We use special electronic audio pool leak detection equipment to check your entire pool; this includes all suction and pressure lines, skimmer, main drains, and lights. The majority of leaks are something that we can patch or seal while we are there the first time.

If that is the case, the repair is included in the up-front leak detection price we quoted. If there is a problem with a line or any other major repair is needed, we mark the area and provide you with a written quote to do the work with a $100 discount because you had the initial leak test with us.

Provided your pool is in normal condition (no major structural/beam cracks or severely separating surface), we give a 60-day guarantee from the date of the initial pool leak detection test. (Note on vinyl liners: We only guarantee our original patches to the liner, not any new holes after our initial leak test.)

We ask that the pool and/or spa be clean and clear on the day of the test. Our pool leak detection technicians often have to dive into the pool to check main drains and lights and need to be able to see clearly in all areas of the pool. We also ask that the pool is at normal operating level, which is usually about halfway up your tile or skimmer mouth.

We also ask that the water be filled to the normal operating level before we arrive (usually halfway up the tile or halfway up the skimmer mouth).

You do not need to wait at home for the pool leak detection test. Our technician will contact you between 7:30 AM and 8:00 AM on the day of your scheduled test. They will notify you of an approximate time they will be there and obtain any additional details on your pool that may help expedite the process.

If you are not going to be home, you can choose to leave a check or provide us with a Visa, MasterCard, or Discover credit card number to have on file. The technician will call you after they are finished to let you know the results of your leak test and what work was completed.

The answer depends on the pool and the time of year. The general answer we give in the Tampa Bay and Sarasota areas is to allow 1/8” to 1/4” a day maximum for normal evaporation, according to ResearchGate. This can change depending on water, air temperature, and humidity.

When we have warmer pools and cold nights in the spring, we see even higher evaporation rates. When the humidity is high in the summer, there is less evaporation. A pool with a lot of running water features such as a spa spill-over, waterfall, or fountains will also evaporate more because of the additional water exposed to the air.

The best way to determine if your pool is leaking is to do the bucket test described on the “How Do I Know If I Have a Swimming Pool Leak?” page. Contact our pool leak detection with any other questions!

You can contact Alyse Mazziotta at (844) 258-2403.