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At Pool Patcher®, we know how frustrating it can be to deal with a swimming pool that’s losing water. Whether you’re seeing a sudden drop in water level, air bubbles in your jets, or soggy spots around your yard, our team is here to help. This FAQ section was created to give clear answers to the most common questions about pool leak repair, pool leak detection, and pressure testing.
With over a decade of experience, Pool Patcher® specializes in finding and fixing leaks accurately and efficiently. We use advanced electronic leak detection equipment and precision pressure testing methods to locate problems others miss. Our goal is to make sure every pool we inspect is properly diagnosed, saving you both time and money.
Since 2013, Pool Patcher® has been proudly serving Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex, and Mercer Counties — and nearly every town in between. We focus exclusively on residential pool leak detection and underground pipe locating services, offering guaranteed results you can trust. We stand behind every job we perform with a clear service guarantee and transparent pricing.
Below, you’ll find answers to questions about what causes pool leaks, how our detection process works, what to expect during a service visit, and how to prepare for testing. You’ll also learn about our pool pressure testing process and how it differs from a full inspection. Each answer is written to help you understand exactly what’s happening with your pool — before, during, and after detection.
Still have questions? Visit our contact page to reach out directly or schedule your inspection today. Our friendly team is always ready to assist with expert advice and guaranteed solutions for all your pool leak repair needs.
We offer set fee pricing depending on the type of service you need.
We do not charge by the hour or overtime rates.
Please call for more information so we can further discuss your needs.
Our timeline for scheduling is typically within a few days to a couple of weeks. However, during May and June, it could take longer, so it’s advisable to contact us as soon as possible.
We are constantly traveling around NJ, so sometimes we may add an emergency repair situation to our schedule for that day.
The faster you contact us, the faster we can assist you.
Pool Patcher locates pipe leaks underground with precision! But, we personally do not repair underground pipes.
We work with a great company that we will refer you to to have that location repaired once it is located. Like other TRUE leak detection companies we are devoted to locating underground pipe leaks and referring pipe repairs to a great company.
Do you suspect your swimming pool may be leaking?
We do have a test that you can perform, on your own free of charge, to see if in fact your pool is leaking or if its just evaporation.
This free test that you can run yourself can save you hundreds of dollars preventing a leak detection company from charging you unnecessary fees.
Generally speaking, average evaporation is between 1/8 inch to 1/4 inch per day (24 hours) but, this greatly varies per property and by season.
We highly encourage everyone to perform this test and ensure you have a leak before hiring us or any other company.
HONESTY FIRST!
Can you Patch Gunite and Fiberglass Pools? YES. but..:
Things other companies WONT tell you:
Patching Gunite or Fiberglass pools is not like patching liner pools. Why? Fiberglass and gunite pools require different materials. Materials used to patch these types of pools breaks down over time unlike liner repair materials, so the patch repair on your gunite pool will need to be redone sometime in the future, typically between 1-3 years.
Fiberglass pool patch material is almost the same at the gunite pool patch repair, except you run into other problems. When fiberglass pools settle they bend and crack. Even if you patch a crack in a fiberglass pool, the pool is still bending, stressing, and settling. This patch will alsol break down over time, but the problem still exists. The fiberglass pool will continue to settle, causing the crack to grow longer. This can happen within days or months, but will most likely happen and will need another repair.
Patch work on fiberglass and gunite pools is a great short term fix allowing you to let you enjoy a season or two, but the only real way to permanently fix the issue is to have the pool resurfaced.
If your pool water is green it makes it almost impossible to find all your leaks within your pool.
If we are coming out for pressure testing and locating of pipes, we can still perform this service while the pool is green.
YES! When we come out and locate a broken pipe underground, we GUARANTEE the pipe leak will be found under where marked.
Keep this in mind while choosing a leak detection company. Most other companies will not Guarantee their work, may be many feet away, and often times recommend a new line. This adds up to costly repairs and costly mistakes.
PoolPatcher, has invested in only the newest high tech equipment that allows us to GUARANTEE our work.
Typically leaks are found within inches of our markings but may extend up to 3ft away in some rare cases.
Yes! We have hundreds of reviews from prior customers that you can review.
Patching holes within pools is always a great alternative vs replacing a liner.
In most cases you don’t even have to drain your water!
Our materials last many years under normal conditions. We have successfully patched 1,000’s of liner leaks, leaving our customers happy with many more years of usage left of the liner.
