Los Angeles County · Detection
Find pool shell, plumbing, and equipment leaks before water loss becomes structural damage.
Gideon H., who lives in Highland Park, Los Angeles, reached out after noticing rising water bills during pool season. Los Angeles has one of the highest densities of backyard pools of any major California city, especially across Encino, Sherman Oaks, Tarzana, and the hillside estates above Sunset, many of them older gunite pools built during the same 1960s-80s boom as the homes around them. Aging plaster, original 1970s-80s equipment pads, and decades-old plumbing runs under the surrounding decking mean pool leaks here are rarely a single, obvious source. What looked like it might mean tearing out a whole room turned into a same-day, targeted fix once the exact spot was confirmed.
— Gideon H., Highland Park, Los Angeles
Los Angeles has one of the highest densities of backyard pools of any major California city, especially across Encino, Sherman Oaks, Tarzana, and the hillside estates above Sunset, many of them older gunite pools built during the same 1960s-80s boom as the homes around them. Aging plaster, original 1970s-80s equipment pads, and decades-old plumbing runs under the surrounding decking mean pool leaks here are rarely a single, obvious source. We run the same bucket test, dye test, and pressure test on every LA pool call, but the age of the plaster and plumbing is usually the first thing that tells us where to expect the leak.
Water service in Los Angeles is provided by LADWP, 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 Downtown LA, Hollywood, Silver Lake to Van Nuys, Woodland Hills, West LA, we handle pool & spa leak detection calls across Los Angeles, 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.
“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.”
“Called about a gas smell near our meter and they were incredibly clear about safety steps over the phone before even arriving. Found the leak point and coordinated next steps with the utility.”
“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.”
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