Leak Detection in Cedar Park, TX
When a Cedar Park pool starts dropping water, builder-grade construction is often part of the story. Many pools in the 78613 and 78681 zip codes — Twin Creeks, Buttercup Creek, Cypress Canyon — went in with minimum-spec equipment and plumbing during the area's fast-growth years, and undersized fittings, thin pump seals, and rushed equipment-pad work tend to fail early. The Pool Police starts every leak search with a bucket test, because Cedar Park's alkaline municipal water and high summer heat can fake a leak through evaporation alone. From there we pressure-test the supply and return lines, hit the equipment pad for the drips that early-failure builder pumps and filter unions are notorious for, and run dye injection at the light niche, skimmer, and returns. On tighter subdivision lots where shared fence lines bury the plumbing close to the property edge, electronic listening lets us pin the spot without tearing up the yard. Keith Mallette has found hundreds of leaks since 2000 and gives you a written report with the source and the fix — and if it turns out to be evaporation or a loose backwash valve, we tell you straight.
What We Do
Why The Pool Police?
Local Conditions We Account For in Cedar Park
Every leak detection visit in Cedar Park is calibrated to the conditions that make pools here different — not a generic checklist:
Neighborhoods We Serve in Cedar Park
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my Cedar Park pool's pH always high?
Cedar Park's municipal water supply runs naturally high in alkalinity, which constantly pushes pH upward. Left unchecked, high pH reduces chlorine effectiveness and causes cloudy water. We add muriatic acid in controlled doses each visit to keep pH in the ideal 7.4 to 7.6 range.
My pool was built with the house — is the equipment good enough?
Often, no. Many Cedar Park builders install the minimum-spec equipment to hit a price point. Undersized pumps, single-speed motors, and thin cartridge filters are common. We'll evaluate your setup and let you know if anything should be upgraded — especially if you're spending more on energy than you need to.
How do I know if my pool is leaking or just evaporating?
In Austin's summer heat, pools can lose up to a quarter-inch per day to evaporation alone. The simplest test is the bucket method: fill a bucket to match your pool level, set it on the step, and compare levels after 24 hours. If the pool drops more than the bucket, you likely have a leak.
Can you find leaks without digging up my yard?
Yes. We use pressure testing, dye injection, and electronic listening to pinpoint leaks before any excavation. In most cases we can identify the exact location without touching your deck or landscaping. Digging only happens at the confirmed leak point.
How long does a leak detection visit take?
A typical leak search takes two to four hours, depending on pool size and plumbing complexity. We aim to identify the source in a single visit so you can make a repair decision right away.
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No contracts, no hidden fees. Just reliable, professional pool service from a family that's been doing it for 25+ years.
(512) 300-4136