Pool losing water in Somerset West or Strand? Our team does pool leak detection across the Helderberg, then repairs whatever is causing the loss: a cracked pipe, a loose fitting, a damaged shell or a leaking pump. We work on marbelite, gunite and fibreglass pools.
You get a straight answer on where the leak is and a clear quote before any repair starts.
Pool Leak Detection in Somerset West: Leak or Evaporation?
The Helderberg gets strong south-easterly wind in summer, and wind pulls water out of a pool faster than heat alone. So a dropping pool is not always a leaking one. Start with a bucket test.
- Fill a bucket with pool water and stand it on the top step.
- Mark the level in the bucket and on the pool wall.
- Check both after 24 hours with the pump on its normal timer.
If the pool drops clearly more than the bucket, the extra loss is a leak and it is time for pool leak detection.
Pool Leak Signs in Somerset West and Strand Homes
- Topping up the pool more than once a week, even in calm weather.
- Damp or sunken paving near the pool, the pump room or along the pipe run.
- Cracks in the pool shell or tiles coming loose at the waterline.
- Air in the return jets, or a pump that keeps losing prime.
How Our Pool Leak Detection Works in Somerset West and Strand
- Dye testing at cracks, skimmers, light niches and return jets shows where water is escaping.
- Pressure testing checks each suction and return line on its own. The line that will not hold pressure is the leaking one.
- Electronic listening over buried pipes pinpoints the spot, so only the paving over the leak is lifted.
Finding the exact spot first is what keeps the repair small and the cost down.
Pool Leak Repair in Somerset West
Our team repairs the leak once it is found. The pool leak repairs we do most in Somerset West and Strand are:
- Cracked or perished underground pipes.
- Skimmer boxes that have separated from the shell.
- Leaking light niches and return jets.
- Shell cracks in marbelite, gunite and fibreglass.
Where possible, we patch with underwater epoxy and specialised sealants, so the pool does not have to be drained. Bigger shell repairs are done dry so they cure properly.
Pool Leak Repair on Old Concrete Pools in Somerset West
When an old concrete or marbelite pool leaks through a worn surface, patching one crack after another stops making sense. A fibreglass lining seals the whole shell in one job.
This Somerset West pool went from tired concrete to a full fibreglass lining. See pool renovations in Somerset West and Strand for the options.
Pool Pump and Filter Repairs in Somerset West and Strand
Water can also be lost in the pump room. A dripping pump lid, worn shaft seal or leaking multiport valve wastes water and damages the equipment around it.
Our team repairs pool pumps, motors, seals, filters and valves across Somerset West, Strand and Gordon’s Bay. See our guide to pool pump repairs and costs.
Pool Leak Repair Costs in Somerset West and Strand
Every leak is different, so the exact price comes after detection. As a guide:
- Pool leak detection and repair: about R2,500 to R8,000 for a straightforward leak.
- Crack repair and leak fixing: from about R3,500 to R15,000 or more.
- Pool pump repairs: from about R1,200 for seals and O-rings to R4,500 for a motor.
You get a written quote before any repair starts.
Pool Leak Detection Areas in the Helderberg
Our team covers Somerset West, including Heritage Park, Heldervue, Rome Glen and Golden Acre, and Strand, including Lochnerhof, Strand North, Greenways and Twin Palms. We also cover Gordon’s Bay, Sir Lowry’s Pass and Macassar.
More in the area:
- Pool cleaning and maintenance in Somerset West and Strand
- Swimming pool company in Somerset West and Strand
Pool Leak Detection Questions from Somerset West and Strand
Can you fix pool leaks without draining the pool?
Often, yes. We use underwater epoxy and specialised sealants where we can. Larger shell repairs need the pool drained.
How much water loss is normal before pool leak detection in Somerset West?
A few millimetres a day in hot or windy weather is normal. If the pool drops much more than a bucket of pool water beside it, book a pool leak detection.
Will a pool leak repair mean lifting my paving?
Only over the leak. Pressure testing and listening equipment find the exact spot first.
Do you do pool leak detection in Strand and Gordon’s Bay?
Yes. Our team covers Strand, Gordon’s Bay, Sir Lowry’s Pass and Macassar as well as Somerset West.
Are your pool leak repairs guaranteed?
Yes. All our pool leak repairs come with a workmanship guarantee.
Book Pool Leak Detection in Somerset West or Strand
Tell us how much the pool drops in a day and whether the pump was on. Our team will book a visit and send you a clear quote.
Call or WhatsApp 074 378 6623, email info@poolsreno.co.za or send us your details.