Pool repair & leak detection

Something wrong?
We'll find it.

Pool problems aren't always obvious. Whether it's a pump that won't run right or a pool that keeps losing water, our technicians diagnose the system, identify the issue and recommend the appropriate repair.

Request a Repair Call (916) 983-7665

Pool leak detection

Pool leak detection in
Sacramento & Folsom.

A pool that keeps dropping water isn't always leaking. Evaporation, splash-out and backwashing all add up, and in a dry Sacramento summer they add up fast. The first job is proving where the water is actually going — then finding the exact spot instead of guessing at it.

Prove it's a leak

We track the water level over a few days and compare it to what evaporation, splash-out and backwashing would account for. A surprising number of suspected leaks aren't leaks at all.

Check the visible stuff first

Equipment pad, fittings, valve seals, light niches and returns — most water loss starts somewhere you can actually see once you know where to look.

Isolate the plumbing

When the loss isn't at the pad, we test the lines one at a time to work out which one is letting go, instead of guessing and digging.

Tell you what the fix is

You get a clear answer: where the water is going, what it will take to fix, and whether it's worth doing now or can wait.

Signs it's worth calling about

Water level dropping faster than the weather explains
The pump losing prime or air in the lines
Wet soil, sinking turf or a new low spot near the pool
Chemical levels that never hold steady
Topping up the pool more than once a week
A water bill that doesn't make sense

Frequently asked

How do I know if my pool is leaking or just evaporating?

In this part of California, evaporation takes more water than most people expect, especially in a hot, dry, windy stretch. If the level keeps dropping while the pool sits unused and uncovered, that points to a leak. Mark the waterline and check it again after a day or two without swimming or backwashing — that alone tells you a lot.

Where do pool leaks usually come from?

Most often the equipment pad — a weeping fitting, a valve seal or a drain plug — or a pressure and suction line that has cracked or shifted with ground movement. Light niches, skimmer throats and the shell itself are the usual suspects when the pad checks out.

Is a leak check part of my weekly service?

No — leak detection is quoted separately from weekly service, and you'll know the cost before any work starts. If the pool is already on a plan with us and you're losing water, call and we'll take a look.

Request a Leak Check Call (916) 983-7665

Losing water in Folsom, Orangevale, El Dorado Hills or anywhere nearby? Call (916) 983-7665 and tell us how fast the level is dropping.

What we repair

Pool Leak Detection

Water-level testing, line isolation and dye testing to find where the water is going.

Pool Pump Repair

Noise, leaks, loss of prime, motor failure and variable-speed pump faults.

Filter Repair

Cartridge, DE and sand filters — pressure problems, leaks and internal damage.

Pool Heater Repair

Ignition faults, error codes, poor heating and gas or heat-pump issues.

Automation Repair

Controllers, actuators, relays and scheduling that stopped behaving.

Salt System Repair

Cells, output problems, scaling and chlorine generation failures.

Pool Plumbing

Leaks, valve problems, suction and return line issues, equipment pad re-plumbs.

Electrical / Controls

Breakers, timers, bonding and control wiring at the equipment pad.

Water-Circulation Problems

Weak flow, air in the system and poor turnover diagnosed at the source.

Warranty station experience

Pentair • Sta-Rite • Hayward

We work on this equipment every week, which means faster diagnosis and fewer unnecessary parts. Send a photo of your equipment pad with your request and we can often tell you what we're looking at before we arrive.