When It's Not a Leak,
We Still Have You Covered
From clearing clogged lines to replacing pool lights and main drain covers, Aqua Leak Detection handles the full range of pool plumbing and fixture services, with the same precision and transparency we bring to every job.
Pool Line Clearing
When your pump won't prime. We find out why.
If you ever need a good story, ask us about the various items we have dislodged from pool plumbing. We have the proper equipment and experience to diagnose clogs and air in the pool system.
Due to the variety of ways pools are designed and built, there are even more possibilities as to why your pool pump may not be priming or you are having flow issues. Clogs can develop from debris, root intrusion, or even foreign objects that find their way into the plumbing. Sometimes in ways you would not believe.
We use air pressure and specialized equipment to locate and clear blockages throughout your pool's plumbing system. In cases where a standard air clearing is not sufficient, we have additional methods available to address more stubborn obstructions. Give us a call. We are the problem solvers for the job.
What We Do
- Diagnose pump priming and flow issues
- Clear debris, air, and foreign object blockages
- Air pressure line clearing
- Identify root intrusion or collapsed lines
- Document findings with photos
Common Questions
Cut & Cap, Pipe Elimination
When excavation isn't the answer. We have a smarter solution.
Due to the nature of plumbing repairs, a lot goes into the actual repair, often making them surprisingly expensive. Being that these breaks or leaks occur underground, we can rarely anticipate what the situation is.
If we encounter plumbing that is encased in rebar or concrete, completely consumed by a root system, or just too close to a foundational component (such as a deck footer or a stem wall), we may offer a cut and cap as an alternative to a costly excavation repair.
Our solution: We cut the plumbing to the water feature off at the equipment pad. This eliminates the feature from the system and prevents water from being circulated through the leaking plumbing. Then we cap the water feature off in the pool to prevent water from reaching the leaking plumbing from the pool side.
This type of repair can be performed on therapy jets, passive main drains, and nonessential plumbing components such as fountains and water features. It saves the homeowner money immediately and allows for a construction-level repair to be done at a later point, on the homeowner's timeline.
What We Do
- Eliminate leaking underground plumbing lines
- Cut at equipment pad and cap at pool side
- Applicable to therapy jets, passive main drains, fountains, water features
- Stops the leak without excavation
- Preserves the option for a full construction repair later
Common Questions
Pool Light Fixture Replacement
When a pool light burns out and it is time to replace the fixture, we can help.
Pool lights do more than add ambiance. They are a sealed electrical component submerged in chemically treated water. Over time, the fixture itself can fail beyond what a simple bulb swap can fix. When that happens, the entire fixture needs to be replaced.
Bulb and seal replacements are not always the right solution. When a fixture has aged to the point where the housing is cracked, the lens is fogged, the wiring is compromised, or water has repeatedly entered the unit, replacing the bulb alone is a short-term patch. A full fixture replacement is the correct repair, and the one that actually solves the problem.
Pool light fixture replacement involves removing the existing fixture from the light niche, running new wiring if needed, and installing a new unit with a fresh seal. The result is a properly functioning, watertight light that is safe to operate.
Note: Pool light fixture replacement is a separate service from light niche replacement. The niche is the housing embedded in the pool wall itself. If the niche is cracked or leaking, that is a structural repair handled under our Pool Leak Repair service. If the fixture inside the niche needs replacing, that is what this service covers.
What We Do
- Pool light fixture removal and replacement
- New fixture installation with proper seal
- Wiring inspection and replacement where needed
- Assessment of whether fixture replacement or niche repair is the correct solution
- Residential pool light fixture service
Common Questions
Main Drain Cover Installation & Replacement
Safety compliance and corrosion protection. Done right.
Water is naturally corrosive, and becomes even more corrosive when pool chemicals are added to the mix. Some pool components are submerged in water their entire life, and main drain covers are among the most vulnerable.
Over time, plastic main drain covers become brittle and weak as pool chemicals slowly eat at them. They chip, crack, and eventually break, creating both a safety hazard and a potential leak point. Main drain covers periodically need to be replaced or reattached.
For our standard dive fee, we will reattach and secure a loose main drain cover. We also carry a universal cover that can be purchased additionally if your current main drain cover is broken or no longer safe to use.
For commercial pools, main drain covers have a defined lifespan under VGB (Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act) standards. Commercial covers must be replaced on a set schedule to remain compliant. We install VGB-compliant covers for both residential and commercial pools.
What We Do
- Reattach and secure loose main drain covers
- Replace broken or deteriorated covers
- VGB-compliant cover installation for commercial pools
- Universal cover supply and installation
- Residential and commercial service
Common Questions
Pipe Camera Inspection
See exactly what's inside your pool plumbing, without guessing.
We offer pipe camera services to scope and trace pool plumbing. When pressure testing alone cannot tell the full story, a pipe camera can visually confirm what is happening inside the line.
Pipe camera inspections allow us to scope the interior of your pool's plumbing lines to locate clogs, trace the route of buried plumbing, and identify issues that cannot be detected by pressure testing alone. This is especially useful when a line is suspected to be damaged, collapsed, or obstructed in a way that pressure data alone cannot pinpoint.
Limitations do occur from time to time. Not every line configuration is accessible for a camera scope, and some plumbing layouts may restrict how far the camera can travel. Where a camera scope is possible, it provides a level of visual confirmation that no other diagnostic method can match.
If you are unsure whether your situation calls for a pipe camera inspection, give us a call. We will let you know whether it is the right tool for the job before you commit to the service.
What We Do
- Visual inspection of pool plumbing line interiors
- Locate clogs, debris, and obstructions
- Trace the route of buried or unknown plumbing lines
- Identify collapsed, cracked, or damaged pipe sections
- Supplement pressure testing with visual confirmation
Common Questions
Not Sure Which Service You Need?
Give us a call and describe what you are seeing. We will help you figure out the right service, and give you a straightforward answer about what it will cost.