Sacramento County · Detection
Find pool shell, plumbing, and equipment leaks before water loss becomes structural damage.
The Marsh Family in Midtown, Sacramento noticed cracks appearing in pool decking or tile line and wasn't sure how serious it was. Sacramento's long, intense summer heat means backyard pools in neighborhoods like Pocket-Greenhaven and Natomas see heavy seasonal use, and the region's clay-heavy soil can shift enough during the winter wet season to stress pool shells and plumbing built during the city's suburban growth in the 1970s-80s. No work beyond the single marked spot was needed, which kept the repair fast to schedule.
— The Marsh Family, Midtown, Sacramento
Sacramento's long, intense summer heat means backyard pools in neighborhoods like Pocket-Greenhaven and Natomas see heavy seasonal use, and the region's clay-heavy soil can shift enough during the winter wet season to stress pool shells and plumbing built during the city's suburban growth in the 1970s-80s.
Water service in Sacramento is provided by the City of Sacramento Department of Utilities, and confirming whether an issue is on your private plumbing or the utility side of the meter is one of the first things we check.
With California's climate, pools and spas run for most of the year, which means even a small leak adds up fast in lost water and can eventually undermine the surrounding decking or yard. We test pool shells, skimmers, return lines, main drains, and equipment pad plumbing to determine whether water loss is from evaporation or an actual leak, and if it's a leak, exactly where.
We use a bucket test to separate evaporation from true leaks, dye testing to check skimmers and fittings, and pressure testing on plumbing lines. For suspected shell leaks, a dive inspection can visually confirm the leak point.
Water level dropping noticeably faster than normal evaporation would explainWet spots, soft ground, or sinking pavers near the pool equipment pad or shellAir bubbles coming from returns or unusual noise from the pumpA consistent need to add water beyond typical seasonal lossCracks appearing in pool decking or tile lineRising water bills during pool seasonFrom Land Park, East Sacramento, Midtown to Curtis Park, Pocket-Greenhaven, Natomas, we handle pool & spa leak detection calls across Sacramento, matching the approach to each property's age, soil, and layout.
Call or request an appointment online. Same-day slots are available across California for active leaks.
A technician arrives with acoustic listening equipment, thermal imaging, and pressure or camera tools matched to your specific leak type.
The leak's exact location is marked and explained to you in plain terms, so nothing gets opened up on a guess.
You receive a written diagnostic report you can hand to your plumber, restoration team, or insurance company, with repair or fix options discussed on the spot.
“Older home near Land Park with original cast iron. They explained the corrosion issue clearly and pointed to the exact section that needed attention instead of a vague 'somewhere in there.'”
“Appointment was easy to schedule and the technician was on time. Found the leak near our water heater connection within the hour.”
“The floor in our hallway had a warm spot for weeks. They found the slab leak in under an hour with the listening equipment and marked a tiny area instead of tearing up the whole hallway. Huge relief.”
“Our water bill jumped for two months straight and we couldn't find why. Turned out it was a slow leak behind the water heater. Professional, on time, and explained everything on the spot.”
“Salt air had corroded a fitting outside near the meter box. They traced it with the acoustic equipment without digging up my whole side yard first. Appreciated the straightforward report.”
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