Pool Leak Detection in Mallorca
Topping up more than usual? Vetted leak detection specialists find the exact spot, in the shell or the pipes, without digging up your garden on a guess.
How much water loss is normal
In a Mallorcan summer an uncovered pool can evaporate up to five centimetres a week. Losing clearly more than that, or losing water in winter, points to a leak. The bucket test on a step gives you a first answer in 48 hours, then it is time to measure properly.
How specialists find leaks
Pressure testing isolates each pipe run, dye tracing shows movement at suspect points in the shell, and electronic listening equipment pinpoints underground leaks through the terrace without breaking anything. The result is a marked spot and a written plan, not an excavated garden.
Repairs without draining
Many finds, skimmer joints, return fittings, local shell cracks, can be repaired underwater or with a partial lowering only. Pipe sections under terraces can often be relined or bypassed locally. If the shell itself is tired, see pool waterproofing or a full renovation at 8,000 to 20,000 EUR.
Across Mallorca
Palma, Calvia, Andratx, Pollensa, Manacor and everywhere between. All ranges in the 2026 pool cost guide.
Frequently asked questions about pool leak detection
How do I do the bucket test?
Fill a bucket, place it on a pool step, mark the water level inside and outside, switch the pump off and compare after 48 hours. If the pool drops clearly more than the bucket, you have a leak rather than evaporation.
Can you find leaks under a terrace?
Yes. Electronic listening equipment and pressure testing locate pipe leaks under terraces and decks without opening them on a guess. Only the marked spot is opened.
What does leak detection cost?
The diagnosis visit is quoted as a fixed price up front. The repair is then quoted in writing once the leak is located and depends on where it is.
Do I need to drain the pool?
Usually not for the detection itself, and many repairs are done underwater or with a partial lowering only.
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