Pool Service vs. Leak Detection: Why Hiring a Specialist Matters

When it comes to your pool, not all service providers are created equal. While many long-established pool service companies are experts in maintenance, water chemistry, pumps, filters, cleaning, and even equipment installation, leak detection is a completely different game—and one that requires a specialized skill set.

As leak detection specialists, we’re trained in most of the same areas as a general pool service company—but we go several steps further. Unlike a pool service technician who might deal with a handful of leaks per season, we’re performing multiple leak inspections every single day. In one week, we may see more leak cases than some pool professionals will encounter in their entire careers.

This volume of hands-on experience matters. It means we’ve seen it all: from hidden plumbing failures and structural cracks to elusive equipment leaks and liner issues that evade the average technician.

Specialized Equipment, Proven Methods

We don’t show up with just a snorkel and goggles and start swimming around hoping to spot the problem. Our process is systematic, diagnostic, and backed by industry-leading technology. We use specialized equipment—acoustic listening devices, pressure testing tools, dye tests, underwater microphones, cameras, and more—to isolate and identify the exact location of a leak.

Our inspections follow a patterned approach. We methodically rule out one area at a time, ensuring nothing is missed. And once we locate the source, we aim to explain not just where the leak is, but why it’s happening. In many cases, we can address the issue on the spot.

The Bottom Line

Pool companies are great at what they do—but leak detection requires a whole different level of focus, equipment, and experience. If your pool is losing water, don’t rely on guesswork. Hire a specialist whose sole job is to find and fix leaks, accurately and efficiently.

Need expert leak detection in Massachusetts, Southern New Hampshire, or Maine?

Contact Seacoast Water Services today to schedule a diagnostic inspection.