How We Test for Pool Leaks & Liner Damage
We diagnose before we patch. Before any repair, we pin down exactly why your vinyl pool is losing water — so you pay to fix the real problem instead of guessing or digging blindly. Here's a look at the tests we run, often together, to find the exact source of a leak.
The Tests We Use
Pressure Test
We pressurize the plumbing lines — skimmer, returns, main drain — and watch for a drop to find out if the leak is in the pipes, not the liner.
See how it worksLiner Leak Detection
Electronic liner leak detection, plus hands-on visual and tactile inspection, to pinpoint the exact hole where the vinyl itself is letting water through.
See how it worksDye Test
Leak-finder dye is drawn straight into the hole — a quick, precise confirmation of the exact spot before and after we patch.
See how it worksWhy We Test Before We Patch
- Pressure testing tells us whether water is escaping through the underground plumbing or the liner itself — so we're not chasing the wrong culprit.
- Liner leak detection pinpoints the exact hole in the vinyl — right down to a pinhole — rather than just the common failure points like seams, fittings, and steps.
- A dye test verifies the exact spot before we patch — and again afterward — so we can confirm the hole is found and fully sealed.
Losing water and not sure why?
We'll run the right tests, find the actual source, and repair it — often in a single visit.