Pool and spa water loss review
The visit starts with water level behavior, recent weather, splash out, backwash use, fill habits, equipment run time, and whether loss changes when the system runs or sits off.
Pool & Spa Leak Detection
Pool & Spa Leak Detection in Reno & Sparks
Leak troubleshooting for water loss, attached-spa draining, equipment-pad drips, and visible water movement.
Include your city, the main symptom, and a photo when available.
What's Included
What this service covers
We inspect visible plumbing, equipment-pad leaks, fittings, valves, spillovers, and water-movement symptoms. Dye testing may be used around accessible suspected leak points. Underground pressure testing, structural repair, excavation, and certain plumbing repairs require an appropriate specialist.
Dye testing where appropriate
Dye testing can be used where appropriate around likely leak points such as fittings, skimmers, returns, lights or light niches, tile line concerns, spa spillovers, and visible crack concerns.
Visible equipment, fitting, and water movement checks
Accessible pumps, filters, heaters, valves, unions, drain plugs, plumbing/equipment areas, actuators, and spillover behavior are checked for visible drips, moisture, air symptoms, or water movement clues.
Findings, photos, notes, and next step planning
Photos and written notes help develop a practical plan for the client, including whether the next step is service, equipment diagnostics, monitoring, urgent support, or an appropriate specialist/trade.
Our Process
How the service visit works
Review water loss patterns and photos
Start with how fast the water drops, bucket test results if available, equipment pad moisture, and spa level changes.
Inspect visible plumbing and pool features
The visit checks skimmers, returns, valves, fittings, equipment connections, and other accessible areas where leaks often show symptoms first.
Use dye testing where appropriate
Field leak detection focuses on visible symptoms and practical dye testing, not underground repair promises beyond diagnosis and next step planning.
Explain findings and escalation path
You get clear notes on what was found, whether equipment diagnostics or urgent service is needed, and what specialist follow up may make sense.
Who This Is For
- Pool or spa owners noticing dropping water levels
- Homeowners seeing visible equipment pad leaks, wet areas, or suspicious fittings
- Attached spa owners whose spa drains into the pool or changes level unexpectedly
Service Areas
Areas we serve for pool & spa leak detection
Serving Reno, Sparks, Spanish Springs, South Reno, Somersett, ArrowCreek, Galena, Verdi, Washoe County, and nearby Northern Nevada areas based on availability.
FAQ
Questions about pool & spa leak detection
How do I know if my pool or spa is leaking or just losing water from evaporation?
Evaporation changes with heat, wind, humidity, splash out, and use. A leak detection visit can review water loss patterns, visible equipment, fill habits, fittings, valves, spa behavior, and operating clues. Some leak concerns may still need advanced testing or an appropriate specialist.
Can you help if my spa drains into the pool?
Yes. SoN's Pool & Spa can check common visible causes such as valve position, actuator behavior, check valve symptoms, spillover settings, equipment operation, and water movement clues before recommending next steps.
Do you perform dye testing for pool or spa leaks?
Yes, dye testing can be performed where appropriate around likely leak points such as fittings, skimmers, returns, lights or light niches, tile line areas, visible cracks, and spa/pool water movement concerns.
Do you check equipment pad leaks?
Yes. Visible pump, filter, heater, valve, union, drain plug, plumbing, and equipment pad leak symptoms can be reviewed and documented so the right service is clearer.
Do you perform underground leak detection?
SoN's Pool & Spa can help with pool and spa leak detection, visible symptoms, dye testing where appropriate, equipment area leaks, and common water loss concerns. Underground leaks, pressure testing, structural leaks, and certain plumbing repairs may require advanced testing, a specialized leak detection company, or another appropriate trade.
Can you repair every pool leak?
No. Some visible equipment or fitting symptoms may have a practical service solution, but underground plumbing, structural leaks, pressure testing, plaster issues, and certain repairs may need advanced testing, a specialized leak detection company, or another appropriate trade.
Should I send photos before scheduling?
Yes. Photos of the water level, equipment pad, visible drips, damp areas, valves, fittings, skimmers, returns, spa level, and any error messages can help decide whether leak detection, equipment diagnostics, inspections, or urgent service is the best starting point.
When should I call urgently about water loss?
Call or text promptly if water is dropping quickly, equipment is running dry, a pump is making new noise, a heater is involved, a managed property is affected, or visible water is escaping near equipment or structures.