San Diego County · Detection
Find pool shell, plumbing, and equipment leaks before water loss becomes structural damage.
When The Serrano Family in Rancho Bernardo, San Diego called about a consistent need to add water beyond typical seasonal loss, a technician got out the same week. San Diego's mild, sunny climate means backyard pools in communities like Rancho Bernardo, Poway, and Encinitas get used nearly year-round rather than seasonally, so even a modest leak compounds faster here than in markets with a real off-season, and coastal-adjacent pools also see faster equipment corrosion from the salt-tinged air. What looked like it might mean tearing out a whole room turned into a same-day, targeted fix once the exact spot was confirmed.
— The Serrano Family, Rancho Bernardo, San Diego
San Diego's mild, sunny climate means backyard pools in communities like Rancho Bernardo, Poway, and Encinitas get used nearly year-round rather than seasonally, so even a modest leak compounds faster here than in markets with a real off-season, and coastal-adjacent pools also see faster equipment corrosion from the salt-tinged air.
Water service in San Diego is provided by the City of San Diego Public Utilities Department, 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 La Jolla, Point Loma, North Park to Pacific Beach, Clairemont, Rancho Bernardo, we handle pool & spa leak detection calls across San Diego, 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.
“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.”
“Good experience overall, technician was knowledgeable and thorough. Took a little longer than expected but they were clearly being careful about pinpointing the exact spot before marking it.”
“Pinhole leak in a copper line behind the shower wall. Non-invasive detection meant our contractor only had to open a small section of drywall instead of the whole bathroom wall.”
“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.”
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