If your pool in Paarl or Wellington is dropping faster than it should, our team can tell you why. We do pool leak detection with dye, pressure and electronic testing, then repair the leaking pipe, fitting or crack, usually without breaking more paving than we have to.
We also handle pool pump repairs, crack repairs and general pool repairs across Paarl, Wellington and the surrounding estates.
Pool Leak Detection in Paarl: Start with a Bucket Test
Paarl gets very hot in summer, and evaporation alone can take a few millimetres a day. Before you book pool leak detection, a simple bucket test shows whether you have a real leak.
- Fill a bucket with pool water and stand it on the first step.
- Mark the water level in the bucket and on the pool wall.
- Leave the pump on its normal timer for 24 hours, then compare.
If the pool drops clearly more than the bucket, the difference is a leak. Repeat the test with the pump off. A slower loss with the pump off usually points to the plumbing.
Pool Leak Signs in Paarl and Wellington Homes
- Topping up the pool every few days.
- Wet patches, sinking paving or green growth near the pool or the pump room.
- Cracks in the pool shell or loose tiles at the waterline.
- A pump that loses prime or blows air bubbles into the pool.
How Our Pool Leak Detection Works in Paarl and Wellington
- Dye testing around skimmers, lights, return jets and cracks shows where water is being pulled out of the pool.
- Pressure testing seals and pressurises each pipe on its own. If a line will not hold pressure, that is the leaking one.
- Sonic listening equipment follows the buried pipe and picks up the sound of escaping water, so we only open the ground at the leak.
You get a clear explanation of what is leaking and what the repair involves before any work starts.
Pool Leak Repair in Paarl: What We Fix
Our pool leak repair work in Paarl and Wellington covers:
- Underground pipe and plumbing leaks, including suction and return lines.
- Shell cracks, sealed with dye-tested epoxy injection.
- Waterproofing failures in older pools.
- Leaking skimmers, light niches and return jets.
- Full pipe replacements where the old pipework has failed in several places.
Once the repair is done, we pressure test again so you know the leak is fixed.
Pool Repairs in Wellington: Cracks, Surfaces and Pumps
Not every pool repair in Wellington is a leak. Our team also repairs:
- Pool cracks and surface damage in marbelite, gunite and fibreglass pools.
- Pool pumps and motors that hum, trip or will not prime.
- Filters and multiport valves that leak or lose pressure.
- Pool timers and the wiring between the timer and the pump.
If the surface of an older pool is failing everywhere, patching is a waste of money. In that case we will recommend pool renovations in Paarl and Wellington instead.
Pool Leak Repair Costs in Paarl and Wellington
The price depends on where the leak is and how much has to be opened up. As a guide:
- Pool leak detection and repair: about R2,500 to R8,000 for a straightforward leak.
- Pool crack repairs: from about R3,500 to R15,000 or more.
- Pool pump repairs: from about R1,200 for seals and O-rings, and R4,500 to R9,000 or more for a new pump.
You get a written quote after detection and before the repair starts.
Pool Leak Detection Questions from Paarl and Wellington
Can you fix underground pool leaks in Paarl?
Yes. We use pressure testing and sonic detection to find hidden pipe leaks, then repair only the section that has failed.
How long does pool leak detection take?
Most pool leak detection visits on a home pool take a few hours. Large estate pools with long pipe runs can take longer.
Will pool leak detection mean breaking up my paving?
Only over the leak itself. Finding the exact spot first is what keeps the damage to your paving small.
Can a pool leak repair be done without draining the pool?
Many fitting and pipe repairs can. Bigger shell cracks need the pool drained so the repair cures properly.
Do you do pool leak detection in Wellington as well as Paarl?
Yes. Our team covers Paarl, Wellington, Val de Vie, Boschenmeer and the surrounding farms and estates.
Book Pool Leak Detection in Paarl or Wellington
Let us know how much water the pool loses in a day and whether the pump was on. Our team will book the pool leak detection and send a clear quote for the repair.
Call or WhatsApp 074 378 6623, email info@poolsreno.co.za or send us your details.
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