5 Signs your pool is leaking.

Water loss of more than 1 cm a day should be investigated.

If your Pool is not in use and is tucked up under a pool cover and you discover the water level is dropping 1cm or more a day, it is time to book a pool leak detection appointment.

Here are some other signs your pool might be leaking.

Cracks in your pool

Large and small cracks are a sign that your pool is leaking or is about to start.

Why have cracks started to appear? Unfortunately, ground movement can occur over time which can lead to visible cracks. In most circumstances hairline cracks are nothing to worry about, they are inevitable as the surrounding ground will experience fluctuations in moisture which leads to swelling or shrinking. However, if there haven’t been any recent changes in the weather it could be a sign that there is a leak somewhere and the surrounding ground is being affected by the increase in water leaking from your pool.

Large, deep cracks in a concrete or tiled pool and more obvious signs as you have probably noticed the pool water lowering.

Falling Tiles

Falling or cracked tiles are also another key indicator that could indicate that your pool shell has been damaged or that a pipe has broken causing ground changes.

Liner Issues

Water may be collecting behind your liner which could indicate a leak from one of your pool pipes or fixings. You may also see a visible tear in the liner which means the liner may have been pulled or torn away from the liner lock.

Water Patches

If you discover wet patches in your plant room or garden, these are very obvious signs that water is leaking out of your pool and into its surrounding areas. If you discover wet patches close to the structure of the pool it’s important to get this fixed as soon as possible to stop any further and more severe damage to your pool.

Increased water usage

Your pool requires more regular top-ups of water. This is one of the most common signs your pool has a leak. Naturally during warm weather or increased usage during the summer you will need to top up the pool. But if your pool isn’t being used much, it’s undercover and you still have to top up your water levels this could be a sign you have a leak.

If you have an automatic top-up system you may see an increase in your water bill due to the system topping up more than usual.

Think you have a pool leak? Contact us today to see how our leak detection service can help.