Hillsborough, NJ – Four Liner Holes Found After a Previous Diver Missed the Leak
Case Summary: Atlantic Pool Leak Detection located four holes in a Hillsborough, NJ vinyl liner pool that had been losing approximately 1 inch of water per day for two months. According to the homeowner, a previous company’s diver had been unable to find the leak. We electronically tested the liner and patched all four holes.
Actual Vinyl Liner Leak
The video below shows a liner leak from this Hillsborough job.
The Previous Diver Couldn’t Find the Leak
Before contacting Atlantic Pool Leak Detection, this Hillsborough homeowner had already paid another company to find the leak in his vinyl liner pool. The customer told us that company’s diver spent approximately 1½ hours in the pool and did not find any leaks.
The pool continued losing water. Three weeks after that visit, he called us. By the time we arrived, the leak had been going on for two months, with water loss of approximately 1 inch per day.
Electronic Liner Testing Located Four Holes
We electronically tested the vinyl liner and located four holes that the previous diver had not found. The problem was in the liner, even though the earlier visit had not identified it.
A hole in a patterned vinyl liner can be difficult to spot by visually checking the pool. Electronic testing helps locate liner leaks that can be missed during a strictly visual search. At this Hillsborough pool, it located the four holes that needed patching.
We Dove the Pool and Patched All Four Holes
Once we located the holes in the liner, we dove the pool and patched them to stop the water loss. Finding holes in a liner does not automatically mean the liner needs to be replaced. In this case, we patched all four. Learn more about our vinyl liner leak repairs.
Why Diving Experience Alone Was Not Enough
Pool leak detection takes more than putting on scuba gear. Experience and the right testing equipment matter. In this case, electronic liner testing helped us locate four holes the previous diver did not find.
Diving and electronic testing serve different purposes. Underwater access allows us to reach a leak and repair it, but first we need to locate it. An unsuccessful leak detection by a diver does not rule out holes in the liner when the pool continues losing water.
The Result
We electronically tested the vinyl liner and located four holes that were previously missed. We patched them and resolved the pool’s ongoing water loss.
The homeowner had already paid another company to find the leak, but that visit was unsuccessful. He then hired us to locate and repair the problem, paying a second time to get it resolved.
This case shows why choosing the right pool leak detection company matters from the start. Experience, proper testing equipment and effective testing methods are essential to finding the actual leak.
What This Hillsborough Case Shows
- A previous unsuccessful search does not rule out a liner leak. In this case, four holes remained undetected.
- Electronic liner testing helped locate the holes; diving provided access to patch them.
- The customer paid for two services before getting the leak located and repaired.
Need Pool Leak Detection in Hillsborough, NJ?
APLD provides professional swimming pool leak detection in Hillsborough and throughout Somerset County. We test in-ground vinyl liner, gunite and fiberglass pools for leaks.
Contact APLD or call 732-333-3304 to request an appointment in Hillsborough, NJ.
Learn more about our Hillsborough pool leak detection services, view our Somerset County service area, or review additional pool leak case studies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Diver Miss Holes in a Vinyl Pool Liner?
Yes. At this Hillsborough pool, the customer reported that a previous diver spent approximately 1½ hours without finding any leaks. We located four holes that were missed and patched them.
How Did You Find the Holes the Previous Diver Missed?
We electronically tested the vinyl liner. We have multiple tools that can locate holes in a vinyl liner without relying solely on a visual check.
If a Liner Has More Than One Hole, Does That Mean It Needs to Be Replaced?
No. We have worked on liners that needed multiple patches. Whether a liner needs replacement depends on its age, condition and the extent of the damage. At this Hillsborough pool, we patched all four holes and resolved the water loss.
What Information Should I Provide if Another Company Couldn’t Find My Leak?
Tell us how much water the pool is losing, how long it has been happening, what the earlier company tested and whether any repairs were attempted. That history helps us determine how to diagnose and find your pool leak.