Pool Leak Detection in Fort Lauderdale and Miami
Pinpoint accuracy, advanced diagnostics, and repair by South Florida’s luxury pool specialists
A beautiful pool only delivers joy when it holds water perfectly. If your water level is dropping or your system is struggling to maintain chemistry, Somar Pools brings more than twenty years of technical expertise to diagnose and repair pool leaks in Fort Lauderdale and Miami with speed and precision. Our licensed team combines advanced automation knowledge, chemistry mastery, and elite leak detection tools to protect your investment and keep your pool performing flawlessly.
Why discerning homeowners choose Somar for leak detection
- Elite technical expertise, licensed Florida pool contractor with advanced training in Jandy iAqualink automation, TruSense chemistry monitoring, and AquaPure salinity control
- Award-winning credibility, Pinnacle Design Award for a suspended saline infinity pool, six consecutive Houzz Design Awards, featured in Luxury Pools + Outdoor Living
- Complex, automation-heavy environments, proven success on waterfront estates, rooftop builds, and custom spa, pool integrations where precision is critical
- Concierge process, uniformed, highly trained technicians, clear communication, and meticulous cleanup for a white-glove experience
- Problem solvers when others cannot, custom solutions for difficult access, delicate finishes, and high-performance systems
Signs you may have a pool leak
- Water loss that exceeds normal evaporation, especially with still conditions
- Air in the system, gurgling at returns, or visible bubbles from jets
- Difficulty maintaining water chemistry or unexpected salinity changes
- Damp areas near equipment, deck heaving or soft spots in landscaping
- Visible cracks around the tile line, at the skimmer throat, or at fittings
- Autofill running more than usual or the need to add water frequently
If you notice one or more of these, schedule a professional assessment before small issues become costly repairs.
Our leak detection process, built for accuracy and minimal disruption
- Baseline measurement
We begin with controlled water level and system checks to determine true loss and rule out evaporation or usage patterns. Our team understands automation, chemistry, and salinity interactions, which helps avoid false positives and speeds up diagnosis. - System isolation
We isolate the shell from the plumbing to determine whether loss is in the vessel or in the pressure, suction, spa, or feature lines, including raised spas, infinity edges, and water features. - Precision testing and locating
- Electronic listening and acoustic amplification, identifies leaks through concrete, soil, and decking with high accuracy
- Pressure testing, confirms line integrity, section by section
- Dye testing and visual inspection, targets fittings, light niches, skimmers, tile lines, and structural transitions
- Specialty methods for complex builds, suspended vessels, automation-heavy waterfront estates, and custom spa, pool combinations
- Transparent reporting and plan
You receive a clear explanation of findings, recommended repairs, and options to prevent recurrence, including automation or chemistry adjustments that protect finishes and equipment. - Expert repair and remediation
Our team executes the repair using best-in-class materials and techniques appropriate for your surface and system, then verifies the fix before returning your pool to service.
Common leak sources we repair
- Skimmer throats and bond lines, especially at plastic to concrete transitions
- Return fittings, main drains, light niches, and hydrostatic valves
- Expansion joints and tile line cracks
- Spa spillways and infinity edge troughs
- Underground plumbing for pressure, suction, and feature lines
- Autofill assemblies and overflow systems
- Structural cracking from settlement or improper construction
Automation, chemistry, and salinity advantages
Somar Pools has designed and built project-specific automation and water level control systems, including precision filling and controlled lowering functions. This expertise is particularly valuable during leak diagnostics and repair, since small changes in chemistry and salinity can mask or mimic loss. Our team calibrates systems so your pool returns to stable operation quickly, with crystal-clear water and efficient energy use.
Service areas
We proudly serve Fort Lauderdale and Miami, including:
- Fort Lauderdale, Las Olas Isles, Rio Vista, Harbor Beach, Coral Ridge, Seven Isles
- Miami, Miami Beach, North Bay Road, Golden Beach, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables
High-rise rooftops, oceanfront estates, and architecturally complex properties all receive the same precision, discretion, and white-glove care.
What to expect, timing and access
Most diagnostics are completed the same day, with repairs scheduled promptly depending on scope and finish selections. Our uniformed technicians protect surrounding areas, respect architectural finishes, and maintain discretion for high-profile clients. We coordinate with builders, designers, and property managers as needed.
FAQs
How can I tell evaporation from a leak in South Florida?
Evaporation varies with temperature, humidity, wind, and sunlight. If the water loss is noticeable day to day, or your autofill is running more than usual, schedule a professional test. We baseline water loss under controlled conditions to confirm or rule out a leak.
Do you have to drain the pool to find the leak?
Usually no. Most diagnostics are performed with the pool full. Certain structural repairs or light niche issues may require partial lowering, which we manage safely with automation and water level controls.
Can you find leaks under expensive decking or delicate finishes?
Yes. We use electronic listening and targeted pressure testing to minimize disruption. If access is needed, we plan small, precise openings and restore cleanly.
Will the repair be permanent?
Repairs are specified for your surface and system. Where settlement or design factors exist, we may recommend follow-up strategies, including expansion joint work, automation tuning, or water chemistry adjustments.
Do you service saline, automation-heavy, or rooftop pools?
Yes. Our team is trained in salinity management, advanced automation, and complex hydraulics, including infinity edges and elevated vessels.
Do you work with builders, designers, and property managers?
Yes. We regularly coordinate with leading firms and can integrate leak work into renovations or ongoing maintenance for a seamless experience.
Ready to Stop the Water Loss?
Protect your investment and restore peace of mind with expert pool leak detection and repair in Fort Lauderdale and Miami.
Request your consultation and a Somar Pools specialist will follow up to schedule diagnostics at your convenience.