Santa Clara County · Detection
Find pool shell, plumbing, and equipment leaks before water loss becomes structural damage.
The Lachance Family in Willow Glen, San Jose noticed water level dropping noticeably faster than normal evaporation would explain and wasn't sure how serious it was. Pools in San Jose's more established neighborhoods like Almaden Valley and Willow Glen tend to be older gunite construction from the 1970s-80s, and consistent inland Santa Clara Valley heat means these pools run often enough that even a slow leak shows up in the water bill within a billing cycle or two. The water bill stopped climbing the same week the leak was found and fixed.
— The Lachance Family, Willow Glen, San Jose
Pools in San Jose's more established neighborhoods like Almaden Valley and Willow Glen tend to be older gunite construction from the 1970s-80s, and consistent inland Santa Clara Valley heat means these pools run often enough that even a slow leak shows up in the water bill within a billing cycle or two.
Water service in San Jose is provided by San Jose Water Company, 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 Willow Glen, Almaden Valley, Rose Garden to Berryessa, Cambrian Park, Evergreen, we handle pool & spa leak detection calls across San Jose, 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.
“We had slow drains for weeks and figured it was just old pipes. Camera inspection showed root intrusion about 30 feet out. Clear video, clear explanation, no surprises.”
“Solid, professional service. Arrived within the scheduled window and walked me through the sewer camera footage on the spot so I understood exactly what was going on.”
“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.”
“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.”
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