How to Tell If Your Pool Is Leaking (and What to Do About It)

Stop Guessing Here’s How to Tell If Your Pool Is Leaking

A small leak might not seem like a big deal, but it can waste thousands of gallons of water and drive up your bills. Many homeowners confuse leaks with evaporation, but knowing the difference could save you time and money.

At Plaster People LLC, we specialize in pool leak detection and repair across the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Here’s how to know if your pool needs attention.

1. The Most Common Signs of a Pool Leak

If you notice any of the following, there’s a good chance your pool is leaking:

• Losing more than ¼–½ inch of water per day

• Air bubbles in the return lines or the pump

• Cracks around the plaster, tile, or deck

• Wet spots or soggy soil near plumbing or equipment

• An unexpected spike in your water bill

Even tiny leaks can waste over 500 gallons of water daily that’s a major expense over time.

2. Try the Bucket Test

You can confirm a leak in just 24 hours:

1. Fill a bucket with pool water and place it on a pool step.

2. Mark the water level inside the bucket and the pool water outside.

3. Wait 24 hours and compare the two.

   
   

   If the pool water drops faster than the bucket you’ve got a leak.

3. How We Professionally Find Leaks

We don’t guess we pinpoint the problem. Our process includes:

• Pressure testing: isolates plumbing lines to locate leaks underground.

• Dye testing: identifies hidden cracks or fittings leaking below the surface.

• Visual inspection: checks plaster, tile, and coping for structural damage.

4. Repair Options

Depending on what we find, repairs may include:

• Crack sealing or staple repair

• Underwater patching

• Plumbing line repair

• Full resurfacing if the plaster is compromised

Call to Action:

Call Plaster People LLC at (817) 659-7511 or visit our website to schedule your professional leak detection today.

Don’t let a small leak turn into a major repair fix it right the first time.