Pool losing water in Stellenbosch or Franschhoek? Before anything else, find out whether it is a leak or just Boland summer heat. Our team does pool leak detection across Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and the surrounding winelands, then repairs the pipe, fitting or crack that is costing you water.
We work on family pools, estate pools and guesthouse pools, in marbelite, gunite and fibreglass.
Pool Leak Detection in Stellenbosch: Leak or Evaporation?
Stellenbosch summers are hot and dry, and a pool can lose a surprising amount of water to evaporation alone. That is why we always start by separating evaporation from a real leak.
You can do the first check yourself with a bucket test:
- Fill a bucket with pool water and place it on the pool step.
- Mark the level inside the bucket and on the pool wall.
- Check both marks after 24 hours.
If the pool drops clearly more than the bucket, the extra loss is a leak. That is the point to call for pool leak detection.
Pool Leak or Household Leak? A Quick Check for Stellenbosch Homes
Switch off the pool pump and every tap in the house, then watch your water meter. If the meter keeps turning while the pool level holds steady, the leak is more likely in the household plumbing, and a plumber is the right call. If the pool level drops with the meter still, the leak is in the pool.
How We Find Pool Leaks in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek
Our pool leak detection follows a set order, from the cheapest test to the most precise.
- Visual inspection. Skimmers, light niches, return jets, steps and the pump room. Many leaks show up here.
- Dye testing. Pool-safe dye placed next to cracks and fittings. If the water is escaping, the dye gets pulled towards the gap.
- Pressure testing. Each suction and return line is sealed and pressurised on its own. If a line will not hold pressure, that is where the leak is.
- Electronic listening. Listening equipment over buried pipes picks up escaping water, so we only open the ground at the leak.
On estate and guesthouse pools with long pipe runs to a separate pump room, pressure testing saves the most time and the most paving.
Pool Leak Repairs in Stellenbosch
Finding the leak is only half the job. These are the pool leak repairs we do most often in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek:
- Underground pipe leaks. We open the paving over the leak only, replace the damaged section and pressure test again before closing up.
- Skimmer and fitting leaks. Skimmers that have pulled away from the shell, and loose return jets or light niches, are resealed or replaced.
- Shell cracks. Cracks in marbelite, gunite and fibreglass are opened up, filled and sealed so they stay watertight.
Pool Leak Repair on Older Marbelite Pools in Stellenbosch
Many Stellenbosch pools have marbelite that has been in the water for decades. Once the surface goes porous or crazed, it can leak through many small points instead of one. Patching single spots will not hold.
In that case our team will tell you that resurfacing or a fibreglass lining is the honest fix. See our pool renovations in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek for the options.
Pool Leak Detection in Franschhoek and the Winelands
Our team covers Stellenbosch, including Paradyskloof, Jamestown, Welgevonden and De Zalze, plus Pniel, Banhoek, Kylemore and Helshoogte. In Franschhoek we work across the town, La Motte, Chamonix and the Bordeaux Valley.
Guesthouse and estate pools need the job done between bookings. Tell us your dates when you book, and we will plan the pool leak detection and repair around them.
Pool Pump and Equipment Repairs in Stellenbosch
Some water loss starts in the pump room, not the pool. Drips at the pump lid, the shaft seal or the multiport valve can add up to real losses and wet the area around your equipment.
We repair and replace pool pumps, motors, seals, filters and valves. If a pump keeps losing prime, it is often pulling air through a suction-side leak, and fixing that leak solves both problems.
Read more on pool pump repairs and costs.
Pool Leak Repair Costs in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek
Every leak is different, so the exact price comes after detection. As a guide:
- Pool leak detection: about R2,500 to R8,000 for a full inspection and repair of a straightforward leak.
- Pool crack repairs: from about R3,500 to R15,000 or more.
- Pool pump repairs: from about R1,200 for seals to R4,500 for a motor.
Travel to outlying farms, paving to lift and pipe depth all affect the final number. You get the quote before work starts.
Pool Leak Detection Questions from Stellenbosch Pool Owners
How quickly should I book pool leak detection?
As soon as the bucket test shows a leak. Water escaping under paving washes out the base and can damage the pool shell over time.
Can you find a pool leak in a pipe under paving?
Yes. Pressure testing shows which pipe leaks and listening equipment narrows down where. We only lift the paving over that spot.
Do I need to drain the pool for a pool leak repair?
Not for most fittings and pipe leaks. Larger shell cracks and resurfacing are done with the pool drained so the repair cures properly.
Do you do pool leak detection in Franschhoek as well?
Yes. Our team covers Franschhoek and the surrounding winelands, including estate and guesthouse pools.
Are your pool leak repairs guaranteed?
Yes. All our pool leak repairs come with a workmanship guarantee.
Book Pool Leak Detection in Stellenbosch or Franschhoek
Send us how much the pool drops in a day, whether the pump was running, and a photo of the pump room if you can. Our team will plan the visit and give you a clear quote.
Call or WhatsApp 074 378 6623, email info@poolsreno.co.za or send us your details.
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