Pool and Spa Leak Detection in Salmon Arm, BC

Swimming pools, hot tubs, and ornamental water features represent a significant investment for BC property owners, and a leak can lead to hundreds of dollars in increased water bills, structural damage to the pool shell or deck, and expensive water loss. Pool leaks are notoriously difficult to diagnose because water loss can result from evaporation, splash-out, filter backwashing, or an actual structural or plumbing leak. At LeakInspection.ca, we use specialized pool leak detection techniques that differentiate between normal water loss and genuine leaks, then pinpoint the exact location of any breach.

Our pool leak detection process begins with a bucket test — a simple but essential diagnostic that compares water loss in the pool to water loss in a bucket placed on a pool step, accounting for evaporation. If the pool is losing water faster than evaporation can explain, we proceed with leak location testing. For structural leaks in the pool shell, we use dye testing: injecting a concentrated dye near suspected crack or fitting locations and observing the dye flow to confirm and trace the leak path. For plumbing leaks in the circulation, filtration, heating, or feature systems, we perform pressure testing of individual lines to identify which circuit is compromised, followed by acoustic or tracer gas methods to locate the specific breach.

We also conduct leak detection for spa jets, waterfalls, slide plumbing, vanishing edges, and pool heaters. In-ground pool leaks in BC are often caused by ground movement (particularly in areas with expansive clay soils), improper winterization leading to freeze damage, ageing of vinyl liner pools, or deterioration of pool fittings and light niches. Our pool leak detection services cover residential pools, condominium and hotel pools, municipal aquatic centres, and private spa facilities throughout British Columbia. We provide detailed reports with leak locations, estimated flow rates, and prioritized repair recommendations.