How long does pool leak detection take?

Most leak detection visits take 1-3 hours depending on the complexity of your pool system and how many leaks are present. We locate the leak, explain what we have found, and can often carry out the repair on the same visit.

Do you fix the leak or just find it?

We do both. We locate the leak using non-invasive methods and then repair it. The repair method depends on the type and location of the leak — shell patch, pipe repair, or fitting replacement.

How much water loss is normal in Cyprus?

Evaporation in the Paphos summer can account for 3-5mm per day. If you are losing more than that, or the pool drops even with the pump off, you likely have a leak. A simple bucket test confirms it.

Will you need to dig up my garden?

In most cases, no. Our electronic detection equipment pinpoints underground leaks so we only excavate the exact spot that needs repair. We keep disruption to an absolute minimum.

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Repair & Diagnostics

Pool Leak Detection in Paphos

A pool that loses water faster than evaporation can explain almost certainly has a leak. Finding that leak without tearing up your garden or pool deck requires specialist equipment and experience. We use non-invasive detection methods to pinpoint the exact location, then repair it with minimal disruption.

Common Problems We Fix

Shell leaks

Cracks in the pool structure let water escape through the walls or floor. These can be hard to see but waste significant water.

Plumbing leaks

Underground pipes, return lines, or suction lines can develop leaks. Water escapes into the ground without any visible sign.

Fitting leaks

Skimmers, returns, lights, and main drains have seals and fittings that degrade over time, allowing water to escape.

High water bills

A pool leak can waste thousands of litres of water. Many owners first notice the problem through unusually high water bills.

Signs You Need This Service

Water level dropping more than 5mm per day

Having to top up the pool frequently

Wet or soggy patches in the garden near the pool

Cracks in the pool deck or surrounding paving

Air bubbles in the return jets (a suction-side leak)

High water bills with no other explanation

The pool loses water even with the pump off

Our Process

Bucket test

We confirm whether the water loss is a leak or evaporation using a simple bucket test.

Pressure testing

We pressure-test the plumbing lines to determine which pipes are leaking and which are sound.

Electronic detection

Using electronic leak detection equipment, we pinpoint the exact location of the leak — in the shell or underground.

Dye testing

For shell leaks, dye testing confirms the exact crack or fitting that is letting water escape.

Repair

Once located, we repair the leak using the appropriate method — whether that is a shell patch, pipe repair, or fitting replacement.

Paphos & Cyprus Considerations

In Cyprus, evaporation rates are high, so some water loss is normal — especially in July and August. A loss of more than 5mm per day, or having to top up more than once a week, usually indicates a leak. Ground movement during dry Paphos summers is a common cause of pipe and shell cracks.