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Pool Leak Detection & Repair in Richardson, TX
Richardson has some of the oldest pools we work on, and plenty of them have been patched more than once. For pool leak detection in Richardson, TX, we test the whole system, old repairs included, and show you what’s failing now. You’ll have the price before any repair starts.
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Why Richardson Pools Leak
Canyon Creek, Arapaho Estates, and the streets around UT Dallas have pools going back to the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s. Many still have their original gunite shells, with years of repairs from different companies on top. Cottonwood and Spring Creek are a little newer, mostly from the ’80s and ’90s, but they’re old enough to crack and leak too.
The ground doesn’t give them a break. Richardson’s on heavy clay that swells when it’s wet and shrinks when it’s dry, and in the older neighborhoods it’s been pushing pools around for 40 or 50 years.
Pools near Breckinridge Park and the Spring Creek drainage have one more thing going on. In a wet year the water under them comes up, and that pressure from below can crack a floor or pull a main drain loose.
Services
Pool Leak Detection and Repair in Richardson
Testing comes first, especially on a pool with a few old repairs on it, since the leak you’ve got now might not be where the last one was. If you already know what’s wrong, our Richardson pool repair page goes into the repairs.
Leak Detection
We test every line and fitting, the old patches too, and you'll get a report showing where the water's going.
Skimmer Repair
On an older pool the skimmer's often been replaced once already. If it's pulled away from the shell again, we'll reseal it or put in a new one and seal it to the shell properly this time.
Crack Repair
Old gunite cracks when the ground under it moves. We check whether it's still moving before we patch anything, so the patch holds.
Underground Pipe Repair
Older pools here often have original pipe that's been rerouted in spots. We pressure test every line, fix the one that's broken, and only open up the ground over it.
Foundation Leveling
Some of the older pools in town have settled over the decades. A licensed Texas engineer looks at it, and we set steel piers to stop the movement.
Tile and Coping
Loose coping and cracked waterline tile are common on pools this age. We'll replace or reset them and tell you if they're a sign the pool's moving.
Pumps, Filters, Lights
We fix Pentair, Hayward, and Jandy equipment, and we'll check whether an old pump fitting or light niche is part of the leak.
Pool Demolition and Removal
Some owners of the oldest pools decide they're done with them. We'll take the pool out, haul it away, and leave the yard ready for something else.
How We Track Down Leaks
Initial Inspection
We walk the pool and equipment, look over any old patches, and ask how fast it's been dropping.
Dye Testing
Dye goes next to fittings, lights, drains, and cracks, and we watch whether the water carries it into a gap.
Pressure Testing
Every line gets capped and pressurized on its own, including any section somebody rerouted years ago.
Acoustic Detection
When a line won't hold pressure, we listen along it for the break before anybody digs.
Structural Evaluation and Report
If the floor or shell is moving, we'll show you where and bring in a licensed Texas engineer.
How It Works
Call or Book Online
Call (214) 206-4924 or fill out the form below.
We Find the Leak
We keep testing until every line and fitting has checked out or we've found the problem.
We Fix It & Guarantee It
Pier work carries a lifetime warranty, and pipe and seal repairs are covered for 3 years. You can read the full terms on our warranty page.
Why Choose Us
Why People Call Us
Older pools usually come with a history, and we’d rather know it. Tell us what’s been fixed before and we’ll take it from there.
We test the old repairs along with everything else
20,000+ leaks fixed across DFW
We bring in a licensed Texas engineer for structural work
You'll know the price before we start
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Signs Your Pool Is Losing Water
In a Texas summer a pool can lose about a quarter inch a day to evaporation. Past that, these are worth a call:
- Topping it off more than once a week
- A water bill that jumped for no reason
- Chemicals that won’t stay balanced, or algae that keeps coming back
- A soggy patch of yard near the pool or the equipment
- New cracks in the tile, coping, or deck
- Air in the pump basket, or bubbles from the returns
There’s a 24-hour tape test in the FAQ below if you want to check first.
What Our Customers Say
“We were concerned the issue might turn into something costly, but the team made the whole process straightforward.”
Andres S. from Plano, TX
“Smooth experience from start to finish, professional team and solid work.”
David M. from Plano, TX
“They were professional, showed up on time, and quickly identified the source of the leak without unnecessary guesswork.”
Iridian G. from Plano, TX
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What does pool leak detection cost in Richardson?
The price comes down to the size of the pool and how much plumbing we have to test. Older pools with more lines, or lines that are hard to reach, take longer. You’ll get the report, and you’ll know the price before any work starts. Repairs average about $2,500.
Can you work on a really old pool?
We do it all the time. Plenty of the pools we see in Richardson went in during the ’60s and ’70s. We test the original plumbing and every old repair, because on a pool that age the leak’s often in something another company already touched.
How do I tell a leak from evaporation?
Try the 24-hour tape test. Turn off the autofill, then stick a strip of tape on the pool wall at the water line and mark the level. Don’t add any water for 24 hours, and check it again. Summer heat can take about a quarter inch a day, so if the pool dropped more than that, it’s probably leaking somewhere.
How long does a repair take?
Skimmer and crack repairs usually take one visit. Pipe work and leveling take longer, and on an older pool it depends on what we find, so you’ll get a timeline with the estimate.
Why does my pool floor keep cracking?
If you’re near Breckinridge Park or Spring Creek, water coming up under the pool in a wet year can push on the floor and crack it, or pull the main drain loose. Patching the crack won’t stop that, so we look at what’s happening underneath first.
Areas We Serve
Where We Work Around Richardson
Which Richardson neighborhoods do you cover?
All of them, including Canyon Creek, Arapaho Estates, Cottonwood, Spring Creek, Heights Park, Greenwood Hills, Sherrill Park, Northrich, Yale, and the area around UT Dallas and CityLine.
Do you go to Plano and Garland?
What about Dallas?
Sure. North Dallas is right next door, and our Dallas page has the main line if that’s easier.
Get Your Richardson Pool Leak Fixed Today
Stop watching your water disappear. On an older pool a leak rarely gets smaller on its own, and the water soaking into the clay keeps the ground around it moving. The sooner we find it, the smaller the fix usually is.
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