Pinpoint Hidden Leaks Without Tearing Up the Deck
Not every pool leak is visible. Leaks in underground plumbing, behind the shell, or under the deck give few surface clues — and the old approach of digging until you find them is expensive and destructive. Electronic leak detection changes that.
Closer Look Inspections uses electronic methods — acoustic leak detection and pressure testing of the plumbing — to locate hidden leaks with precision. By listening for the sound of escaping water and isolating pressure loss line by line, we can pinpoint a leak's location before anyone picks up a shovel.
In Central Florida, where pools run year-round and underground plumbing is common, non-invasive detection saves you from unnecessary demolition. Find it precisely, fix it surgically, and leave the rest of your deck intact.
What Electronic Leak Detection Covers
Technology-driven methods to locate hidden pool and spa leaks precisely, without unnecessary excavation.
Acoustic Leak Detection
Escaping water makes a distinct sound. Using sensitive acoustic equipment, we listen for the signature of a leak to locate its position — even when it's underground or behind the shell.
Pressure Testing the Plumbing
We pressurize the pool's plumbing lines and isolate them to identify which line is losing pressure and where. This pinpoints plumbing leaks that never show at the surface.
Shell & Structural Leaks
For leaks in the pool shell itself, we use targeted methods to locate the failure point in the surface or structure so the repair can be precise.
Spa & Equipment Lines
Attached spas, spillways, and equipment plumbing add more places for hidden leaks. We extend detection to these components so the whole system is covered.
Detection Coverage
- Acoustic methods
- Acoustic leak listening
- Underground line detection
- Behind-shell leak location
- Pressure testing
- Line-by-line pressure isolation
- Suction & return lines
- Pinpointed plumbing leaks
- Structural
- Shell & surface leaks
- Fittings & penetrations
- Light niche & seals
- Spa & equipment
- Spa & spillway lines
- Equipment plumbing
- Precise location report
Three Reasons to Use Electronic Detection
When a leak is hidden, precision detection saves both your deck and your budget.
Pinpoint Precision
Acoustic and pressure methods locate a leak's exact position — so the repair goes straight to the problem instead of exploratory digging across your deck.
Save Your Deck
Non-invasive detection means you don't tear up an entire deck or patio chasing a hidden leak. Find it precisely, then open only what's necessary to fix it.
Avoid Wasted Repairs
Without precise detection, repairs become guesswork — replacing parts that may be fine. Electronic detection ensures you spend money fixing the actual leak.
Why Central Florida Pool Owners Trust Closer Look
Electronic leak detection takes the right equipment and the experience to interpret it. Here's what sets Closer Look apart:
- Certified Master InspectorKeith Wilson holds the Certified Master Inspector designation — the highest credential in the home inspection industry, requiring thousands of completed inspections, continuing education, and a verified track record. Most inspectors never reach this level.
- Licensed Florida Mold AssessorFlorida's humidity makes mold a real risk. Keith is a Florida Licensed Mold Assessor, so any suspected moisture or mold issue found during your service can be properly evaluated without bringing in a separate vendor.
- FAA-Licensed Drone Roof Inspection — IncludedSteep, multi-story, or tile roofs that can't be safely walked still get full aerial documentation as part of every full inspection. No additional charge, no skipped roof areas, no guesswork.
- Insurance Reports Included at No ChargeWind mitigation and 4-point insurance reports are included with every full home inspection — saving you the $150 to $300 other inspectors charge for these reports separately.
- Same-Day Digital ReportsYour full Scribeware report is delivered the same day via email, with color-coded priority labels and a built-in repair request builder you can send directly to the other party's agent.
- Live Answered Calls 24/7Real estate moves fast and questions don't wait. Carol Wilson and the Closer Look team answer calls live, around the clock. Scheduling typically happens within 48 hours.
The Inspection Process
From first call to delivered report, here's exactly what to expect when you book with Closer Look.
Schedule
Call 407-319-4608 or book online. Live answered 24/7. Scheduling typically within 48 hours to fit your timeline.
On-Site Detection
Your inspector uses acoustic and pressure methods to isolate and pinpoint the leak's location — a focused, non-destructive process.
Walkthrough
You're welcome on-site. Your inspector walks you through key findings, answers questions, and shows you what matters most.
Same-Day Report
Your full digital report — with photos, color-coded priorities, and repair request builder — is delivered the same day via Scribeware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything Central Florida property owners want to know before scheduling.
How does electronic leak detection actually work?
Two main methods: acoustic detection listens for the distinct sound of water escaping under pressure, and pressure testing isolates each plumbing line to find which one is losing pressure and where. Together they pinpoint hidden leaks without digging.
Is it really non-invasive?
The detection itself is non-destructive — we locate the leak before any digging. That means when a repair is needed, only the specific area around the leak has to be opened, rather than exploratory demolition across your deck.
How is this different from general pool leak location?
Pool leak location is the overall service of finding where water is being lost. Electronic detection is the precise, technology-driven method for pinpointing leaks that are hidden underground or behind the shell. They work hand in hand.
Can you detect leaks in the spa and spillway too?
Yes. Attached spas, spillways, and their plumbing are included. These features add connections and lines that are common hidden-leak sources.
What happens after you find the leak?
You get a clear report of the leak's location. Depending on the repair, the actual work may be performed by a pool contractor — but they'll know exactly where to go, saving time and cost.
Do you serve my city in Central Florida?
Yes — we serve the entire greater Orlando metro, including Orlando, Winter Garden, Horizon West, Lake Nona, Windermere, Clermont, Winter Park, Saint Cloud, Ocoee, Davenport, and all communities across Orange, Osceola, Lake, Polk, Seminole, Volusia, and Sumter counties.
Ready to Pinpoint Your Hidden Pool Leak?
Scheduling within 48 hours • Same-day digital reports • Live answered calls 24/7