So, you’ve noticed your water bill creeping up or the pool water dropping lower than it should. You want a fix, and you want it fast. We find and repair pool leaks in Oakton, VA, using proven methods so your pool stops losing water and your costs stop climbing. Our team acts quickly. We send experienced technicians with the right tools to locate leaks in shells, plumbing, and equipment.
Trust really matters when it comes to pool leaks. We explain your options clearly and take care of permits, repairs, and testing with real attention to detail.
Let us show you how we protect your pool investment and get you back to enjoying your pool safely, without the stress.
We spot leaks quickly, safeguard pool equipment, and help homeowners save money. Our team uses reliable tests and tools for everything from routine maintenance to pool opening inspections and bigger renovation projects.
Keep an eye out for steady water loss that’s more than just evaporation. If your pool drops over an inch a day, or you’re refilling way more than usual, you might have a leak.
Notice soggy or sunken ground near your pool deck? New cracks in the deck or coping? Or maybe some weird algae growth from poor circulation? Those are all red flags. High water bills and pumps running more often than they should can be clues, too.
You might even hear odd gurgling sounds or see air in the pump basket. We always tell folks—call a pro at the first sign. Early detection saves your heater, filters, and underground plumbing from worse damage. When you work with us at Dolphin Pool Services, you get an accurate diagnosis and a repair estimate you can trust.
We mix hands-on checks with technical tests to find leaks fast. Dye testing is great for spotting tiny cracks or leaks around fittings.
Pressure testing lets us isolate plumbing lines and find breaks underground. We also use electronic listening devices and acoustic sensors to catch subsurface leaks—no need for major digging.
Infrared scanning helps us find cool, wet spots under decks or in the ground. For vinyl pools, we run vacuum and soap-bubble tests to catch liner issues and return fitting leaks.
These methods cut out guesswork and speed up repairs. They also help you avoid unnecessary renovations. We’ll show you our findings with photos and test results, so you know exactly what’s going on.
First, we ask about your pool’s recent history—any repairs, notes from your last opening, or maintenance records. Then, we run basic tests: a bucket test for evaporation, a visual check, and equipment inspections.
After that, we get specific. We do pressure tests on plumbing, dye checks in suspicious spots, and acoustic scans for underground leaks. We stick with non-invasive methods first to protect your deck and landscaping.
If we find plumbing or structural issues, we lay out your repair options with timelines and costs. We coordinate with our pool maintenance and renovation teams if repairs need extra parts or bigger work.
When you choose Dolphin Pool Services, you get licensed technicians, documented repairs, and follow-up checks to make sure the leak is really gone.
We focus on hiring skilled technicians, keeping pricing clear, and making sure our work meets local codes. Picking the right team saves water and prevents expensive damage.
Look for certified technicians who have the right leak-detection tools—acoustic sensors, pressure testing gear, dye-testing kits, the whole deal. Ask us about our training and recent jobs in Oakton or nearby areas.
We carry liability insurance and provide written guarantees on our leak detection and repairs. We’re licensed in Virginia, and we’re happy to share customer references or reviews.
We always check every possible leak source: shell, plumbing, equipment pad, and skimmer lines. And we start with noninvasive methods to avoid tearing up your deck for no reason.
We give you itemized, written estimates that break down detection, parts, labor, and permits. You’ll see clear line items, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
We explain how we charge for testing time and if repair costs might change if we find more problems. Our warranty terms are clear—what’s covered, for how long, and any exceptions.
You’ll get a time estimate and a plan for how we’ll protect your site and clean up. We never pressure you into big repairs without showing you the real findings.
Local soil, freezing winters, and utility rules all affect how leaks happen and how we fix them. In Oakton, for example, clay soils and seasonal ground movement can stress pool plumbing and fittings.
We know the permit requirements and utility rules in Virginia, Maryland, and DC. Dolphin Pool Services operates across the region and follows every area’s rules to avoid rework or fines.
Especially during busy seasons, emergency availability matters. Since we’re local, we can get to you fast when you need us most.
We break down how to spot leak signs, which detection methods work, how sonar and structural tests operate, how we check outside-the-pool plumbing, and what to look for when hiring a leak-detection company. Our answers focus on what you can do and how we help at Dolphin Pool Services.
If your pool drops more than about 1 inch per week in cool weather, or over 1/4–1/2 inch per day when it’s hot and windy, you probably have a leak. Check for soggy spots or sinking soil near equipment, cracks in the decking, or really green water near skimmers or lights.
Listen for odd rushing or hissing near equipment and valves with the pump on. Check visible plumbing, skimmer seams, and lights. We use dye tests at trouble spots and monitor water loss with a bucket or marked-line test before we repair anything.
We use a mix of methods depending on the problem. Surface and visual inspections, bucket or marked-line tests, and dye tests help us find shell or skimmer leaks.
For pressurized plumbing and hidden lines, we use hydrophones, ultrasonic listening devices, and pressure testing. If leaks are really tough to find, we add camera inspections and targeted digging if it’s needed.
Sonar and ultrasonic gear pick up high-frequency sounds from pressurized water escaping pipes. Our technicians listen for those signals and track where the sound is loudest.
We combine sonar readings with ground and deck scans to pinpoint the area before we dig or open the deck. This way, we avoid unnecessary damage and get repairs done faster.
We start with a visual inspection of the shell, tile lines, coping, and decking. We use dye testing around cracks, light niches, and skimmers, while watching water levels to isolate the leak.
If we don’t spot obvious shell defects, we’ll do an underwater inspection or drain a section for direct access. We document everything and only recommend structural fixes when tests show it’s needed.
Choose a company with real leak-detection tools, licensed technicians, and local experience. Ask about the devices we use—hydrophones, ultrasonic gear, and our standard test pressures.
Get written estimates and a clear plan that limits deck cuts and explains your repair options. At Dolphin Pool Services, we focus on accurate detection first, then recommend the least-invasive repair that actually solves the problem.
Absolutely. Pressurized lines from your equipment, pop-up cleaning systems, or even irrigation connections sometimes leak outside the pool shell.
You might notice soggy spots, ground that sinks, or grass that looks a little too green near the equipment area.
We pressure-test and isolate exterior lines. Our team listens with specialized tools and traces line runs to track down the break.
When we locate an underground leak, we recommend targeted repairs. Our goal is always to restore your pool’s function with as little disruption as possible.
