Non-invasive pool leak detection using electronic listening, dye testing, and pressure testing — pinpoint leaks without tearing up your deck.
If your pool is losing more than a quarter inch of water per day beyond normal evaporation, you likely have a leak. Sawgrass Construction Solutions Leak Detection uses non-invasive electronic listening, pressure testing, and dye tracing to pinpoint pool leaks across Northeast Florida — no jackhammers, no guesswork, no unnecessary deck demolition.
The clearest signs of a pool leak are losing more than a quarter inch of water per day, wet spots around the deck or equipment pad, air bubbles in the return jets, or a constantly running auto-fill. If you're seeing any of these, call us before your water bill spikes or the pool shell suffers further damage.
Our pool leak detection process combines electronic listening (a sensitive microphone that hears water escaping under pressure), pressure testing of plumbing lines, and dye testing at suspected shell cracks. We isolate every component — skimmer, main drain, return lines, lights — until we have the exact leak source pinpointed to within inches.
Most pool leak detection jobs fall in the $350-$650 range depending on pool size, equipment complexity, and how many lines need to be isolated. We provide a flat-rate quote upfront before starting any work — no hourly billing surprises. If we can't find your leak, we don't charge for the inspection.
A typical pool leak detection takes 1.5 to 3 hours on site. We arrive with all equipment, run the full test sequence, and walk you through the findings before we leave. Most jobs are completed in a single visit — you don't need to take a full day off work.
Sawgrass Construction Solutions Leak Detection has served Northeast Florida pool owners for over 40 years. We know which neighborhoods have older PVC plumbing, which subdivisions sit on shifting limestone, and which builders used which pool shell systems. That local knowledge cuts diagnosis time in half compared to out-of-area contractors.
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Schedule a Leak DetectionOur disciplined process prevents unnecessary work and ensures clarity at every stage.
We start with a bucket test to confirm you actually have a leak versus normal evaporation, so you only pay for work you need.
Our technician walks the deck, equipment pad, and pool shell looking for visible leak indicators before any testing begins.
Each plumbing line — skimmer, main drain, return, vacuum — is isolated and pressure-tested individually to identify which line is leaking.
We use sensitive ground microphones to hear water escaping from pressurized lines, pinpointing the leak to within inches.
For shell and skimmer leaks we use food-grade dye to confirm and visualize the exact leak path before recommending repair.
How much water loss is normal for a Florida pool?
In Florida, normal evaporation is typically 1/8 to 1/4 inch per day depending on temperature, humidity, and whether the pool is screened. Anything consistently above 1/4 inch per day suggests a leak.
Can you detect leaks without draining the pool?
Yes — our entire process is non-invasive. We do not drain pools to find leaks. Pressure testing and electronic listening let us pinpoint plumbing leaks with the pool full.
Do you fix the leak after you find it?
Yes. Sawgrass handles both leak detection and repair, including pool shell crack repair, plumbing line replacement, and equipment pad rebuilds. You don't need to coordinate two contractors.
Contact us today for a free estimate. We serve Duval, St Johns, and Clay counties.