Pool Leak Detection In Katy, TX
A pool that loses water faster than evaporation has a leak that needs locating before it damages your shell or deck. We use pressure testing, dye testing, and electronic detection to pinpoint and repair leaks. Licensed and serving Katy since 2013.
Underground Lines
Pressure Testing Of Plumbing Lines
Some pool leaks occur underground where you cannot see them. We pressurize each plumbing line individually with water or air to confirm whether it holds pressure. A line that drops pressure has a leak we then isolate to the exact section.
Line-By-Line Testing
Each return, suction, and feature line is isolated and pressurized separately to identify which pipe is losing water.
Pressure Drop Diagnosis
A steady pressure drop confirms a leak in that line, while a line that holds pressure is ruled out.
Section Isolation
We narrow the failing line down to the specific section so repair work stays focused and minimal.
Locating The Source
Dye Testing And Electronic Leak Detection
We use dye testing around suspected leak points such as skimmers and lights. Electronic leak detection helps narrow down the location of leaks in underground plumbing, alongside the findings from pressure testing.
Dye Testing
We release a small stream of dye near suspected leak points like skimmer throats, light niches, and tile line cracks. The dye is drawn toward the leak, showing us exactly where water is escaping.
Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection helps narrow down leak locations in underground plumbing. We combine the findings with pressure testing to decide where access or repair may be needed, rather than opening up the entire line.
Repair Work
Repair Of Leaks In Pipes, Skimmers, And Main Drains
Finding the leak is only half the job. We repair the broken pipe, cracked skimmer, or separated main drain so your pool holds water and your equipment runs correctly.
Pipe Repair
Excavating the leak point, cutting out the broken PVC section, and replacing it with new pipe and glued fittings.
Skimmer Repair
Sealing cracked skimmer throats, re-seating separated skimmer collars, and repairing the connection between skimmer and shell.
Main Drain Repair
Fixing separated main drain sumps and broken drain lines, with proper anti-entrapment covers reinstalled.
Need More Than Weekly Cleaning?
From repairs to remodeling, we handle every part of your pool.
When To Call
Signs Your Pool Has A Leak
Water level dropping more than a quarter inch per day with no splash-out or backwashing
Wet, soft, or sunken spots in the grass or deck near the pool plumbing
Air bubbles blowing back through the return jets while the pump runs
Cracks in the skimmer, tile line, or pool deck that keep widening
Soaring water bills or having to add water more than once a week
Algae forming in patches or the pool staying cloudy despite normal chemistry
Our Process
How It Works
Describe The Symptoms
Call us or request an estimate with how fast your pool loses water and any wet spots you have noticed. We schedule a detection visit.
Pressure Test & Locate
We pressure test each plumbing line, dye test the skimmers and lights, and use electronic detection to pinpoint the leak.
Repair The Leak
Once located, we repair the broken pipe, skimmer, or main drain and confirm the line holds pressure before we finish.
Full Pool Care
Other Services We Provide
In addition to leak detection, we handle weekly maintenance, equipment repairs, and remodeling across Katy.
Weekly Pool Service
Complete weekly pool cleaning, chemical balancing, filter checks, and a detailed visit report emailed right to you after every visit.
Pool Repair
Fast, reliable repair for pool pumps, motors, heaters, filters, plumbing, electrical, and pool lighting in Katy, TX.
Pool Equipment Installation
Professional installation of high-efficiency variable speed pumps, DE/cartridge filters, and gas/heat-pump heaters under Texas License #574176.
Pool Remodeling
Transform your pool with replastering, pebble finishes, custom tile, deck resurfacing, and modern LED lighting upgrades.
Common Questions
Leak Detection FAQ
How much water loss is normal versus a leak?
Normal evaporation and splash-out is typically less than a quarter inch per day. If your pool loses more than that, especially overnight when no one is swimming, you likely have a leak that should be located.
What is pressure testing and why do you use it?
Pressure testing isolates each plumbing line and pressurizes it with water or air. A line that holds pressure is leak-free, while a line that loses pressure has a leak. This tells us exactly which pipe to focus on.
What is dye testing used for?
Dye testing helps find suction-side leaks around skimmers, light niches, and tile line cracks. We release dye near a suspected leak point, and the flow of water draws the dye toward the leak so we can see exactly where it is.
Can you find an underground leak without digging up my yard?
We use pressure testing and electronic leak detection to help narrow down the leak location before deciding where access is needed. The right approach depends on the pool and suspected source.
Do you repair the leak once you find it?
Yes. We repair broken pipes, cracked skimmers, and separated main drains. After the repair we pressure test the line again to confirm it holds before we finish the job.
Losing Water? Let Us Find It.
Stop adding water and risking damage to your pool shell. Contact our licensed team to schedule leak detection and repair.