Pool Leak Detection & Repair Services in Montgomery & Auburn, AL

Name: American Leak Detection of Southern Alabama
Address: 2487 Lee Road 266, Suite #4, Cusseta, AL, 36852
Telephone: (334) 384-8221

Licensed Pool Leak Detection Professionals Serving Montgomery & Auburn

A pool leak doesn’t stay a small problem for long. Underground water loss erodes the soil beneath your deck, strains your pump and filtration equipment, disrupts water chemistry, and drives up both water and energy bills. By the time the damage is visible, it’s often already extensive. Our licensed leak detection team at American Leak Detection of Southern Alabama serves Montgomery and Auburn using non-invasive methods that locate the leak without draining your pool or tearing up your decking.

Pool leak detection starts at $650, with the final price depending on pool type and size. Every visit includes air pressure testing on plumbing lines, electronic acoustic listening equipment, dye testing, and a diver inspection of in-pool leak points. When the appointment is complete, you receive a full inspection report detailing findings and recommended next steps. If your insurer is covering the service, they can set up the job directly with us. See what Montgomery pool owners say in our reviews.

To schedule pool leak detection in Montgomery, call us at (334) 384-8221 or contact us online.

How to Prepare for Your Pool Leak Detection Appointment

A few simple steps before we arrive can help support accurate results and keep the visit on schedule. Pool conditions directly affect what our technician can test and how thoroughly.

Fill the pool to its normal water level. Testing can’t be completed accurately if the pool is low. Top it off before the appointment.
Vacuum and clean the pool. The pool should be free of debris so our diver can inspect leak points clearly.
Confirm the water is clear. Green or algae-affected water makes leak testing impossible and requires separate remediation before a leak test can proceed.

Once those conditions are met, our technician will test pool plumbing and equipment and conduct a diver inspection of in-pool leak points. Minor patches may be performed during the visit for certain pool types.

Questions about preparing for your appointment? Call American Leak Detection of Southern Alabama at (334) 384-8221, and we’ll walk you through it.

Pool Leak or Normal Evaporation? How to Tell the Difference

Alabama summers bring heat, wind, and humidity that make it genuinely difficult to distinguish normal evaporation from active water loss. The bucket test is a useful starting point: Fill a bucket with pool water, set it on a pool step, mark both the bucket level and the pool level, and check back after 24 hours. If the pool has dropped more than the bucket, you likely have a leak.

Other indicators worth taking seriously include:

Losing noticeably more than one quarter inch of water per day
Refilling the pool more than once a week
Soggy or wet patches in the grass or soil around the pool
Cracks in the pool decking, or a deck that is sinking or heaving
An automatic fill device that runs constantly

These signs don’t always mean the worst, but they do mean the pool deserves a professional inspection. Subsurface leaks in plumbing or the pool shell often aren’t visible until soil erosion has already begun.

Contact us online or call (334) 384-8221 to schedule pool leak detection in Montgomery.

What Our Pool Leak Detection Service Includes

Pool leaks most commonly originate in plumbing fittings, return lines, skimmer connections, pool lights, and the shell itself. Our detection visit tests all of these locations in a single appointment, without opening the deck or draining the pool.

Here’s what happens during the visit:

Pressure testing. Air pressure is introduced to plumbing lines to isolate a leak without excavation, pinpointing the problem underground.
Electronic listening equipment. Equipment listens for the sound signature of water escaping through pipe walls or fittings.
Dye testing. Pool-safe dye is introduced near suspected leak locations in the shell, skimmer, fittings, or returns to confirm exact points of water loss.
Diver inspection. A diver inspects in-pool leak points directly, covering areas that surface inspection can’t reach.
Full inspection report. Every service call concludes with a written report documenting findings and recommended next steps.

Our non-invasive methods place leak location accuracy within approximately three feet, and detection is generally completed in a single visit. American Leak Detection of Southern Alabama brings 50+ years of national experience in non-invasive leak detection to every appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Does Pool Leak Detection Cost?

Pool leak detection with American Leak Detection of Southern Alabama starts at $650. The final price depends on your pool type and size. Payment is accepted by check or credit card on-site after the service is completed, and there’s no fee to reschedule.

How Does Insurance Work for Pool Leak Detection?

If your insurance company is covering the service, they should contact us directly to set up the appointment. If you pay out of pocket first, you can seek reimbursement from your insurer afterward. We don’t manage insurance claims on your behalf, but we can provide the documentation your insurer may need.

Will Detecting the Leak Require Digging Up My Deck?

In most cases, no. Our non-invasive methods are designed to locate leaks without deck excavation. If a repair ultimately requires access to buried plumbing, our technician can discuss that with you after the detection visit is complete.

What Are the Most Common Causes of Pool Leaks?

The most frequent sources are damaged or corroded pipes and fittings, cracks in the pool shell, failing skimmer or return line connections, deteriorated pool light seals, and tree root intrusion into underground plumbing. Any of these can be present without visible surface damage, which is why pressure testing and acoustic detection are more reliable than a visual inspection alone.

Schedule Pool Leak Detection in Montgomery

With 20+ years of experience serving Montgomery and Auburn pool owners, American Leak Detection of Southern Alabama has the equipment and training to find leaks that visual inspection misses. Getting started is simple: Call or submit a request online, and we can confirm your appointment and send your Work Authorization before we arrive.

Ready to stop guessing about your pool? Call us at (334) 384-8221 or request an appointment online.