Common pool repairs
Leaks
Leaks show up at skimmers, light niches, return fittings, underground plumbing and cracks in the shell. Signs include a water level that keeps dropping, wet spots in the yard, loose tiles or air in the pump basket. Leak detection uses pressure testing and dye to find the source first, so nothing gets dug up or drained that doesn’t need to be.
Cracks and tile
Hairline cracks in plaster are often cosmetic. Wider cracks, or cracks that grow, can point to structural movement, which matters on clay soil that shifts with the seasons. Loose or missing waterline tile lets water get behind the surface and should be reset.
Equipment
Pumps, filters, heaters, salt cells and automation systems wear out. Typical signs:
- Loud grinding or screeching from the pump
- Weak flow at the returns
- Pressure gauge readings that won’t come down after cleaning
- A heater that won’t fire or trips the breaker
- Cloudy water that doesn’t clear with normal chemistry
What to tell the contractor
The more they know, the faster the fix. On the form, note the pool type, its rough age, what you’ve noticed and when it started. Photos of the equipment pad help too, and the contractor may ask for them when they call.
If the surface itself is worn rather than broken, resurfacing may be the better fix.