Is Your Pool Leaking
or Just Evaporating?
Find out in seconds — then see exactly how much that leak is costing you every month.
💧 Pool Leak Cost Calculator
Enter your pool info — see your real monthly & annual water waste cost instantly
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🔍 Does Leak Detection Pay Off?
Your leak is costing real money every day. Let's find it and fix it.
📞 Call (786) 382-33675 Signs Your Pool Has a Leak
(Not Just Evaporation)
South Florida heat and humidity mean every pool evaporates — but not this fast.
Dropping More Than ½" Per Day
Normal evaporation here is ~¼"/day. If you're losing more — especially with the pump off — that's a leak, not evaporation.
⚠ Most Common SignSpiking Water Bill
Constantly refilling spikes both your water AND sewer charges. Many homeowners pay hundreds extra per month without realizing it.
⚠ Hidden CostWet Spots or Soggy Ground
Unexplained wet areas near the pool equipment, deck, or yard edge are a strong indicator of an underground or shell leak.
⚠ Structural RiskBurning Through Chemicals
If your chlorine and pH balance only last a day or two, leaking water is literally carrying your chemicals away with it.
⚠ Added CostPump Air Bubbles / Low Pressure
Air in the return lines, low pressure at jets, or a pump that won't prime can all point to a suction-side plumbing leak.
⚠ Equipment DamageStill Not Sure?
Do the free 24-hour Bucket Test below — it'll tell you definitively. Or just text us a photo or question right now.
Normal Evaporation vs. Leak Rates
Judge your water loss against these South Florida averages.
Think you have a leak? Don't wait — every day costs more money and risks more damage.
The Bucket Test
A simple 24-hour test that definitively tells you if your pool is leaking or just evaporating. All you need is a bucket.
Fill a bucket with pool water to 1" from the top
Use a 5-gallon bucket filled with actual pool water — not tap — so it matches your pool's temperature and chemistry.
Mark both water levels with tape
Mark the waterline inside the bucket. Also mark your pool's water level on the skimmer throat or tile line.
Place bucket on a pool step — turn off auto-fill
The bucket should sit partially submerged so it matches pool water temperature. Turn off your auto-fill before starting.
Wait 24 hours — don't use the pool
No swimming, no backwashing, no adding water. After 24 hours, compare both waterline drops.
Compare the drops — then text us your numbers
Both dropped equally = evaporation only. Pool dropped more than bucket = you have a leak. Text us your measurements for a free interpretation.
📊 How to Read Your Results
Not sure what your numbers mean? Text us — we'll interpret them for free, no obligation.
How It Works
We use pressure testing, electronic listening equipment, and dye testing to find leaks other companies miss — in walls, plumbing, shells, and equipment pads.
Book Your Visit
Call or text. Same-day and next-day slots across all of South Florida.
Full Diagnostic
Shell, plumbing, lights, returns, equipment — we test everything, not just the obvious spots.
Written Report
Exactly where the leak is, what caused it, and your repair options — clearly explained.
Problem Solved
We verify the fix. Water loss stops. Most repairs completed same day.
We Cover All of South Florida
Stop Guessing.
Start Saving.
Every day you wait, your pool leaks money and risks structural damage. Let's find it — fast.
Water cost estimates based on publicly available residential utility rates for South Florida municipalities (FY 2025–26), including combined water supply and sewer/wastewater charges. Rates vary by tier, meter size, and base charges — actual bills may differ. Evaporation norms sourced from South Florida Water Management District guidance. Pool volume calculated as L × W × avg depth × 7.5 gal/cu ft. All figures are estimates for informational purposes only. Carlito's Way Pool Leak Detection | Miami-Dade & Broward County | (786) 382-3367