Why do pools Leak?

Common Leaks

Pools leak for a number of reasons. Some new pools leak from the beginning, others develop leaks over time. There are dozens of places a pool can leak from.

New Pools:

• fittings not glued together properly
• bad grout lines on tiles
• too much stress on pipe causing cracked fittings
• skimmer set too low allowing water over the top
• structure not engineered properly

Existing Pools:

• structural cracks from stress on shell (most often in pools built on or near a slope)
• cracked fittings on pipes (usually when the plumbing is too small for the pump or when fittings are stressed)
• skimmer face pulling away from shell
• leaking valves in plumbing

The most common leaks are:

• damage to grout line around skimmer face
• 1" or smaller fittings in spa jets
• structural cracks in plaster and shell
• damaged skimmer

These are the most likely places for a swimming pool leak. We have experience with all of these, and make the repair as easy as possible for you.