Leak Detection
Pool Leak Detection in Las Vegas, NV
Professional Leak Inspection & Repair Service
Is your swimming pool losing more water than it should? A pool leak can waste hundreds or even thousands of gallons of water, increase your monthly water bill and eventually cause damage to your pool, equipment, deck or surrounding property.
The challenge in Las Vegas is figuring out whether you’re actually dealing with a leak.
Between extreme summer temperatures, low humidity, wind and constant sun exposure, swimming pools throughout the Las Vegas Valley naturally lose water to evaporation. But there is a point where normal evaporation ends and a pool leak begins.
Las Vegas Pool Bros can help you figure out the difference.
We provide professional pool leak detection in Las Vegas, Nevada, helping homeowners identify unexplained water loss and track down potential problems in the pool, plumbing and equipment.
If you’re constantly adding water to your pool, don’t keep guessing.
Call Las Vegas Pool Bros at (702) 289-0142 to schedule a pool leak inspection.
Is My Pool Leaking or Is It Just Evaporation?
This is one of the most common questions we hear from Las Vegas pool owners.
Some evaporation is completely normal.
Las Vegas has one of the hottest and driest climates in the country, and evaporation can become significant during periods of high heat, low humidity and wind. Pools with waterfalls, spillover spas and other water features may experience even greater evaporation because more water is exposed to moving air.
That makes diagnosing a leak more complicated than simply noticing that the water level dropped.
The bigger warning sign is consistent or unexplained water loss that doesn’t match the conditions.
If you’re filling your pool substantially more often than usual, your automatic fill seems to run constantly, or your water usage suddenly increases without an obvious explanation, it’s worth investigating.
Use Our Pool Leak Detection Calculator
Not sure whether your pool is leaking or simply losing water to the Las Vegas heat? Use our Pool Leak Detection Calculator to estimate how much water your pool may be losing and what that could mean over time. By entering a few basic details, you can get a clearer sense of whether your water loss looks normal, how many gallons may be disappearing, and whether it makes sense to perform a bucket test or schedule professional leak detection. It’s a quick first step that can help you decide what to do next instead of continuing to refill the pool and guess.
For best results, measure water loss over at least 24 hours and compare it with a bucket test whenever possible.
Enter your pool size and measured water drop to estimate your potential water loss.
Signs Your Swimming Pool May Have a Leak
A dropping waterline isn’t the only indication of a leaking swimming pool.
Common warning signs include:
Common Places We Look For Leaks
Pool Plumbing Leaks
A significant portion of a swimming pool’s plumbing is underground.
Suction and return lines may run beneath the pool deck before reaching the equipment pad. A damaged fitting, cracked pipe or failed connection can therefore leak without producing an obvious puddle above ground.
Possible plumbing-related symptoms include water loss, air entering the system, difficulty priming the pump, unusual pressure readings or wet areas around the pool.
When an underground plumbing leak is suspected, the goal is to isolate the affected portion of the circulation system before determining the appropriate repair.
Pool Skimmer Leaks
The skimmer is one of the most common areas to investigate when a pool is losing water.
Movement between the pool structure and skimmer, deterioration around the skimmer throat, damaged plumbing connections or cracking can create a pathway for water to escape.
A clue to a possible skimmer-related leak is water loss that slows or stops near the bottom of the skimmer opening.
Return Line Leaks
Return plumbing carries filtered water from the equipment back into the swimming pool.
Leaks can develop at fittings, connections or underground sections of pipe. Because much of this plumbing is hidden beneath the deck or surrounding property, determining whether a return line is actually leaking is an important step before any excavation or repair work is considered.
Main Drain and Suction Line Leaks
Suction-side plumbing connects components such as the skimmer and main drain to the pool pump.
Problems with these lines can sometimes cause both water loss and circulation issues.
Air entering the pump, difficulty maintaining prime or unexplained water loss may indicate a problem somewhere on the suction side of the system.
Pool Equipment Leaks
Not every pool leak is underground.
Sometimes the problem is sitting right at the equipment pad.
Pool pumps, filters, valves, unions, heaters, chlorination equipment and plumbing connections all contain components that can eventually develop leaks.
Equipment leaks can range from an occasional drip to a steady stream of water whenever the circulation system operates.
Because the equipment pad is accessible, it is one of the first places that should be inspected.
Pool Light and Niche Leaks
Underwater lights are installed inside niches built into the pool wall. Openings associated with the light niche and conduit can sometimes become potential leak points.
These problems can be difficult for homeowners to identify because the source remains underwater.
Pool Shell and Structural Leaks
Cracks or penetrations in the pool shell can also allow water to escape.
Not every visible crack is actively leaking, which is why diagnosis matters. The presence of a crack doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve found the source of the water loss.
Testing can help determine whether a suspicious area is actually allowing water through.
Spa and Spillover Leaks
Pools with attached spas introduce additional plumbing, jets, drains, valves and penetrations into the system.
A leak may occur only when the spa is operating or when the system is configured in a particular mode.
If your pool includes an attached spa, the entire pool-and-spa system should be considered during the diagnostic process.
Water Feature Leaks
Waterfalls, fountains, deck jets and other water features add additional plumbing and potential leak points.
If water loss becomes more noticeable when a feature is operating, that can provide an important clue about where the problem is located.
What Should You Do If Your Pool is Leaking?
First, don’t panic and don’t immediately drain the pool.
Draining a swimming pool unnecessarily can create an entirely different set of problems and usually isn’t required simply to determine whether a leak exists.
Instead, start gathering information.
Take note of how quickly the water level is dropping. Look around the equipment pad for visible leaks. Pay attention to whether water loss seems greater when the pump or spa is operating.
You can also perform a bucket test to compare pool water loss against evaporation.
If the results still indicate abnormal water loss, it’s time for a professional inspection.
Additional Resources For Pool Owners
Frequently Asked Questions About Pool Leaks
Consistently adding more water than normal is one of the strongest indicators. Other symptoms can include increased water usage, wet areas around the pool, air entering the circulation system, equipment leaks or a water level that repeatedly drops to the same point.
There isn’t one amount that applies to every pool. Temperature, humidity, wind, pool temperature, sun exposure, water features and surface area can all affect evaporation. That’s why comparing your pool’s loss against a controlled bucket test can be more useful than relying on a generic number.
Yes. Swimming pool circulation plumbing frequently runs underground between the pool and equipment pad. Leaks can occur in suction lines, return lines and fittings beneath decks or landscaping.
Many pool leaks can be investigated without draining the swimming pool. The appropriate testing method depends on the suspected location and type of leak.
Water loss that changes when the circulation system is operating can be an important diagnostic clue. A pressurized return-side leak, equipment leak or water-feature plumbing problem may become more apparent while the system is running.
Different behavior with the pump off can also help narrow the problem. Suction-side plumbing and other parts of the system behave differently depending on whether the pump is operating, which is why this information is useful during diagnosis.
Yes. Cracks, separation or plumbing problems around a pool skimmer can allow water to escape. In some cases, the water level may repeatedly fall to approximately the same height around the skimmer.
Absolutely. An automatic fill can continually replace leaking water, keeping the pool at what appears to be a normal level. A constantly running autofill or unexplained increase in household water usage may be the first sign that something is wrong.
Not necessarily, but a sudden increase combined with unusually high pool water consumption deserves investigation. Irrigation and household plumbing should also be considered as possible sources of increased water use.
It depends entirely on where the leak is located. A leaking fitting at the equipment pad is very different from a damaged underground plumbing line beneath a deck. Accurate leak detection is important because locating the actual problem allows the repair to be targeted instead of replacing components unnecessarily.
Generally, don’t drain your swimming pool solely because you suspect a leak unless a qualified professional determines that draining is necessary for a particular repair.
If you’re seeing persistent water loss beyond what appears normal for the weather, it’s better to investigate sooner rather than later. Small leaks can waste significant amounts of water over time and may contribute to larger problems around the pool.