Pool Leak Detection and Repair Singapore
Pool Experts SG finds and repairs leaks in the pool shell, the pipework and the plant room, with an itemised quote before any repair starts.
- Free leak detection visit
- 12-month written warranty
- ITE and SEI certified technicians
Detection and Repair
One team finds the source and repairs it
Island-Wide Service
Landed homes, condos, clubs, hotels and commercial pools
Itemised Quote
The price for each item, before the work starts
How a Leak Job Works
Pool leak detection finds the source of the water loss before the repair starts. Pool Experts SG does the detection and the repair as one job.
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Contact
Send Pool Experts SG the pool type, the address and how fast the water level drops.
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Free Inspection
Pool Experts SG inspects the pool, its fittings, the pipework and the plant room to find the source of the leak, at no charge.
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Quote
Pool Experts SG explains where the leak is and sends an itemised quote for the repair.
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Repair
After the client accepts the quote, Pool Experts SG does the repair, then checks the water level to confirm the leak has stopped. Each leak repair has a 12-month written warranty.
Pool Leak or Evaporation?
Every outdoor pool in Singapore loses some water to evaporation, all year. In our experience, a Singapore pool normally loses 3 to 7 mm of water a day to evaporation. A pool leak is water loss above that amount.
These signs point to a leak, not only evaporation:
- The pool needs more top-up water than it did before
- Wet or soft ground near the pool, the pipework or the plant room
- Water at the pump, the filter or the valves in the plant room
- Cracks in the pool shell, or gaps at a skimmer, a return inlet or a light niche
How Pool Experts SG Finds the Leak
- Bucket test (compares the water loss of the pool with the loss from a bucket of pool water)
- Dye test (coloured dye shows where water flows out at a crack or a fitting)
- Pipe pressure test (each pipe line is sealed and pressurised to find the line that leaks)
- Acoustic listening (a listening device picks up the sound of water that escapes from a pipe)
- Thermal imaging (a thermal camera shows wet areas in the ground or the deck)
- Underwater inspection of the pool shell and its fittings
Where Pool Leaks Occur and What Pool Experts SG Repairs
A pool leak can be in the pool, under the ground or in the plant room. Pool Experts SG checks each part, then repairs the part that leaks.
Pool Shell and Fitting Leaks
The pool shell is the structure that holds the water, in concrete, fibreglass or a vinyl liner. Each fitting, such as a skimmer or a return inlet, passes through the shell, and the joint around it can leak.
- Cracks in the pool walls and floor
- Skimmers (the openings at the waterline that pull in floating debris)
- Return inlets (the outlets that send filtered water back to the pool)
- The main drain and light niches in the pool floor and walls
Pool Experts SG reseals or replaces a leaking fitting and injects a crack in the shell to seal it. Some repairs are done underwater, so the pool does not need to be drained.
When the finish must be replaced
A large area of failed tiles or plaster needs a new finish. See pool retiling and resurfacing.
Pool Pipework Leaks
Pipes carry water from the pool to the pump and filter, and back again. Most of this pipework is under the ground or the pool deck, so a pipe leak is often not visible.
- Suction lines (from the skimmers and the main drain to the pump)
- Return lines (from the filter back to the return inlets)
- Pipe joints, unions, flanges and valves
- Pipework in the pump pit and the plant room
To find a leak in buried pipework, Pool Experts SG pressure tests each buried line. When a buried pipe leaks, Pool Experts SG excavates the pipe and replaces the section that leaks.
Pump, Filter and Plant Room Leaks
Seals and gaskets in the plant room wear out with use. A worn seal lets water out each time the pump runs. Pool Experts SG replaces the seal, and repairs or replaces the pump if the leak has damaged it.
- The pump shaft seal (the seal between the pump and its motor)
- The filter lid seal and the valve seals
- Pump and filter housings, unions and connections
Overflow Pools and Balancing Tanks
Many condo, club and hotel pools are overflow pools. Water flows over the edge into a channel and then into a balancing tank, which holds the water level steady. On these pools, the inspection also covers the parts that control the water level.
- The balancing tank and its float valves
- Level sensors and solenoid valves (electric valves that open and close the water supply)
- Overflow pipes from the channel to the tank
Pool Leak Repair for Homes, Condos and Commercial Pools
The work is the same on each type of pool. Pool Experts SG repairs leaks in concrete, fibreglass and vinyl liner pools, and in rooftop pools.
Private Pools at Landed Homes
Pool Experts SG finds and repairs leaks in private pools at landed homes, in the pool shell, the pipework and the plant room. The homeowner decides when the pool closes for the repair.
Condos and MCSTs
Pool Experts SG finds and repairs leaks in condo pools, including the balancing tank and the plant room. Pool Experts SG gives the MCST the dates and the scope of the work before the pool closes.
Clubs, Hotels and Commercial Pools
Pool Experts SG finds and repairs leaks in club, hotel and commercial pools, including overflow pools with a balancing tank. Pool Experts SG plans the repair around the closure dates.
Pool Leak FAQs
Is my pool leaking, or is the water lost to evaporation?
Every outdoor pool in Singapore loses some water to evaporation, all year. In our experience, a Singapore pool normally loses 3 to 7 mm of water a day to evaporation. Pool Experts SG uses a bucket test to separate evaporation from a leak: a container of pool water stands on a pool step, both water levels are marked, and the drops are compared after 24 hours. A larger drop in the pool points to a leak.
Which parts of a pool can leak?
Water can leave a pool through the shell, through a fitting in the shell such as a skimmer, a return inlet, the main drain or a light niche, through the pipework, or at the equipment in the plant room, such as a pump shaft seal or a filter lid seal.
Do you repair the leak, or only find it?
Both. Pool Experts SG finds the source first, at no charge, because a repair needs the correct location. It then sends an itemised quote, and it starts the repair only after the quote is accepted. Each leak repair has a 12-month written warranty.
Does a condo pool have to close for a leak repair?
Some repairs need the pool to close. If a licensed pool, such as a condo pool, closes for a repair, the licence holder must tell NEA before the closure. Before it reopens, the pool must be cleaned, disinfected and pass all the regulated water tests.
Do you repair pool leaks near me?
Pool Experts SG repairs pool leaks island-wide in Singapore. To arrange a free leak detection visit, send Pool Experts SG the address and a short description of the water loss.
Get a Pool Leak Repair Quote
Send Pool Experts SG the pool type, the address and how fast the water level drops. Pool Experts SG will arrange a free leak detection visit and a quote.
- Free leak detection visit
- 12-month written warranty
- ITE and SEI certified technicians