If you need swimming pool leak detection near you, Trademen Pools can help. We handle a pool losing water, where the leak needs to be found before it can be fixed for homes and businesses across the whole of Gauteng — including Johannesburg, the East and West Rand, Centurion and Pretoria, where we work across a wide range of Gauteng ground conditions, from dolomitic West Rand soil to established East Rand suburbs.
Leak detection is detective work — bucket tests, pressure tests and dye tests isolate whether water is escaping through the shell, plumbing, skimmer, lights or fittings.
From homes and businesses across the whole of Gauteng — including Johannesburg, the East and West Rand, Centurion and Pretoria, we’ve worked on pools like yours all over the province, so the advice you get is grounded in local experience.
Signs your pool is leaking
- Water dropping faster than normal evaporation
- Damp patches, soggy ground or movement around the pool
- Air in the pump or a drop in circulation
- Constantly having to top up and re-dose chemicals
- Pressure and dye testing to pinpoint the exact leak source
Other pool services we offer
While we’re at your pool, we can also help with:
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How swimming pool leak detection works with us
- Run a bucket test to confirm it’s a leak, not evaporation
- Pressure-test the plumbing lines for underground leaks
- Dye-test the shell, fittings, lights and skimmer for surface leaks
- Pinpoint the source and repair it at the cause
- Re-test to confirm the pool now holds water
Leak detection is detective work — water loss can come from the shell, the plumbing, the skimmer, the lights or the fittings. We isolate the exact source instead of guessing and patching.
Pricing & how long it takes
Leak detection is priced as a diagnostic, with the repair quoted once we know the source. Finding it properly saves money on water, chemicals and wasted patch jobs. Either way, you get a clear, fair price for the work in your area — no surprises.
Swimming Pool Leak Detection FAQs
How do I know if it’s a leak or just evaporation?
A simple bucket test shows the difference, and we confirm it on site before doing anything else.
Can you find a leak without digging up the whole yard?
Yes. Pressure and dye testing pinpoints the source so any excavation is targeted, not guesswork.
Can you find a leak without digging up the yard?
Yes — testing pinpoints the source so any digging is targeted, not guesswork.
How much water loss is normal?
A little daily loss to evaporation is normal, especially in summer. Persistent or rapid loss usually points to a leak.
Want the full picture? Read more about our pool renovation work, or see every town we cover on our pool service areas page.
Get a free swimming pool leak detection quote Near Me
Send us a few photos of your pool and we’ll give you honest guidance and a fair quote.
Call: 081 537 0757
Email: sales@trademen.co.za
Serving the whole of Gauteng — including Johannesburg, the East & West Rand, Centurion, Pretoria and surrounds.
Stop the water loss. Get it diagnosed properly.
Leak detection is detective work — we'll pressure-test and dye-test to find the exact source instead of guessing, then quote you a fair price for the repair. Call us or send photos and we'll give you honest guidance straight away.