5 Signs Your Greater Tampa Pool Has a Hidden Leak (And What to Do About It)

Owning a pool in Greater Tampa is one of the best perks of living in the Sunshine State. Whether you're in Palm Harbor, Wesley Chapel, Land O' Lakes, or anywhere across the Greater Tampa Bay area, your backyard pool is where memories are made. But what happens when something doesn't feel right  maybe the water level keeps dropping, or your water bill just doesn't add up?

Pool leaks are more common in Greater Tampa than most homeowners realize. Florida's shifting sandy soils, seasonal temperature swings, and heavy summer rains all take a toll on pool structures. The good news? Catching a leak early can save you thousands of dollars in water bills, structural damage, and costly repairs.

1. Your Water Level Drops More Than ¼ Inch Per Day

Some evaporation is normal especially during Tampa's hot, humid summers. But if your pool is losing more than a quarter-inch of water per day, that's a red flag. Try the bucket test: place a bucket of water on your pool step and mark both the pool water level and bucket water level. After 24 hours, compare the two. If the pool dropped significantly more, it's time to call a professional.

2. You're Constantly Adding Water

If you find yourself running the hose into the pool every few days, don't write it off as normal maintenance. Many Greater Tampa homeowners we serve in communities like Carrollwood, Lutz, and Odessa tell us they assumed their water loss was just evaporation until their water bill doubled. Constantly topping off your pool is one of the clearest indicators of a hidden leak.

3. Cracks in the Pool Deck or Surrounding Concrete

Water escaping from your pool doesn't just vanish it saturates the soil beneath and around your pool. Over time, this can cause the ground to shift, leading to visible cracks in your pool deck, patio, or surrounding hardscape. In Greater Tampa neighborhoods like New Tampa and Westchase, where many homes sit on Florida's characteristic sandy soil, this erosion can accelerate quickly.

4. Unusually Green or Soggy Spots in Your Yard

That mysteriously lush patch of grass near your pool equipment or along the pool edge? It might look like a landscaping win, but it's often a sign that water is leaking underground from your pool's plumbing lines. Homeowners across Wesley Chapel and Palm Harbor frequently notice these wet spots during Florida's drier months when the rest of the lawn is brown.

5. Your Pool Equipment Runs Constantly or Loses Prime

When a pool has a leak in the plumbing, your pump may struggle to maintain prime or run longer than usual. Air bubbles in the return jets are another telltale sign. If your equipment seems to be working overtime, the issue may not be the pump itself it could be a leak pulling air into the system.

What Should Greater Tampa Homeowners Do Next?

If any of these signs sound familiar, don't wait. Pool leaks only get worse — and more expensive — over time. At Level Up Leak Detection, we serve homeowners across Greater Tampa, Palm Harbor, Wesley Chapel, Land O' Lakes, Lutz, Odessa, Carrollwood, New Tampa, and Westchase with fast, non-invasive leak detection using advanced LeakTronics™ technology.

Our process requires no draining, no digging, and no guesswork. We pinpoint the exact location of your leak and provide a comprehensive report so you know exactly what needs to be fixed. With over 30 years of industry experience and transparent pricing, Level Up is Greater Tampa's trusted choice for pool leak detection and repair.

📞 Call Level Up Leak Detection today at (727) 513-2525 or visit www.levelupleakdetection.com/greater-tampa to schedule your inspection.

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