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Meet Carlito

Carlos Hernandez — Owner & Pool Leak Detection Specialist · Miami-Dade & Broward County
Owner-Operated Since 2025 Leakalyzer® Certified Fully Insured ⭐ 5.0 · 59 Reviews
📞 Call (786) 382-3367 💬 Text Carlito Directly

You speak with Carlito personally — not a call center

59
5-Star Google Reviews
90
Day Warranty on Every Job
2
Counties Served Daily
$0
If No Leak Found

The Carlito's Way Story

"I started this business because I was tired of watching homeowners get taken advantage of — overcharged, upsold, and left with no real answers about their pool."

South Florida has no shortage of pool companies. But finding one that shows up on time, tells you the truth, and doesn't pressure you into repairs you're not ready for? That's harder than it should be.

Before starting Carlito's Way, I spent years in the pool industry and saw firsthand how commission-based companies operated — sending whatever tech was available, running up bills, and disappearing after the check cleared. I knew there was a better way to do this work.

So in 2025, I built Carlito's Way Pool Leak Detection around a simple idea: be the specialist you'd want to show up at your own home. Owner-operated. Accountable. Honest. Every job, every time — in Miami-Dade and Broward County.

When you call Carlito's Way, you get me. Not a dispatcher, not a trainee, not a rotating crew. I show up with the right equipment, find your leak, patch it on the spot when I can, and I don't leave until the Leakalyzer® confirms your pool is holding water. That's not a marketing slogan — that's just how I do the work.

Carlito's Promise to Every Customer
"Yes, this is how I feed my family — but I'm human first. Most leaks are simpler than homeowners expect. I'll always show you exactly what I find, explain every option honestly, and never pressure you into a repair you're not ready for. If you're not in a financial position to fix it today, I'll find a temporary solution to stop the water loss and buy you time. That's not how big companies operate. That's how I operate." — Carlos (Carlito) Hernandez, Owner
You work directly with me — every single time
Photo & video proof of every finding
Flat-rate price quoted before I arrive
Leakalyzer® confirms your pool holds water before I leave
No upsells, no commission pressure, no surprises
If I can't find your leak — you don't pay

What Makes Carlito's Way Different

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Owner Every Time
No dispatched techs, no rotating crews. When you call Carlito's Way, Carlito himself shows up. His reputation is on the line with every job — and he treats it that way.
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Radical Honesty
If your pool isn't leaking, Carlito will tell you — even if that means you don't need to pay for a repair. If a leak is minor and can wait, you'll hear that too. No fear tactics, no upsells.
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Precision Over Guessing
Most companies use basic dye tests and call it done. Carlito uses a full diagnostic stack — Leakalyzer®, XLT-30 hydrophone, pressure testing, and dye — so findings are confirmed, not estimated.
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90-Day Accountability
Most South Florida companies offer 30 days. Carlito backs every detection with 90 — because South Florida's shifting soil and rain season mean leaks need real time to verify. He stands behind his work long after the invoice is paid.
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Full Documentation
Photo and video proof of every leak, every patch, every finding — emailed to you same day. You always know exactly what was found and what was done. No mystery, no guesswork.
Fast & Flexible
Same-day and next-day appointments across Miami-Dade and Broward. Weekend availability. Carlito answers his own phone — no voicemail, no callback queue, no waiting days for an estimate.

The Equipment Carlito Brings to Every Job

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Leakalyzer® Rapid Water Loss Sensor
Measures water loss to 1/10,000th of an inch — confirms whether you have a real leak or just normal South Florida evaporation before any further testing begins.
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XLT-30 Ultrasonic Hydrophone
Listens for the acoustic signature of underground leaks in plumbing lines — detects what eyes and pressure testing alone cannot find.
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Full Pressure Test Kit
Isolates and pressurizes every line — skimmer, returns, main drain, spa, water features — to pinpoint exactly where underground water escapes.
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Big Foot Line Locator
Traces buried pool plumbing to map underground lines — critical for identifying the exact repair location before any digging or structural work begins.
Carlito's Way vs. Franchise & Big-Box Companies
What You Get Franchise / Large Company Carlito's Way
Who shows upRandom tech, varies job to jobCarlito — every single time
Warranty30 days or nothing90 days — in writing
Patches includedUsually charged extraAlways included in flat rate
Leakalyzer® usedRarely — if everEvery detection, every time
Pricing modelCommission-based — upsell pressureFlat-rate, quoted upfront
Photo/video proofBasic notes at bestFull documentation, emailed
If no leak foundYou still often payYou don't pay — guaranteed
Same-day availabilityDays to weeks typicallyOften same day · weekends too

What Homeowners Say About Carlito

★★★★★ Google Review

"From the moment I contacted him, Carlos was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly efficient. He didn't just check the pool — he investigated every detail until he found the exact source of the leak that other companies completely missed. What really stood out was his honesty and pride in his work. Carlos treats every pool like it's his own."

★★★★★ Google Review

"Carlos is the man for your leak detection needs. Answers the phone, shows up on time. I have worked with him in the pool industry for years. Give him a call to get a quote — you won't be disappointed."

★★★★★ Google Review

"Carlito arrived right on time, found a broken vacuum line, and sealed it at no extra charge to prevent leaks until I can have it properly repaired. Honest and professional service — exactly what you want."

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The 90-Day Warranty — Carlito's Personal Guarantee
While most South Florida companies walk away after 30 days, Carlito backs every detection with a full 90-day warranty. If your pool shows any water loss within 90 days of service, he returns free of charge — no questions, no fine print, no excuses. That's not a company policy. That's a personal promise. Read the full warranty →

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