It’s a call we get often from Lakewood Ranch: “My pool is only a year old, it can’t have a leak.” Pool leak detection isn’t just for aging backyard pools — new-construction communities like Waterside, Sapphire Point, and Bridgewater see their own share of early leaks, just for different reasons.
New Construction Doesn’t Mean Leak-Proof
A newly poured pool shell sits in freshly graded soil that continues to settle for months after construction wraps. As that ground shifts, it can put just enough stress on a fitting or plumbing joint that wasn’t fully cured to start a slow leak — one that’s nearly impossible to spot by looking at the water.
Builder-Grade Plumbing Under Real-World Use
Production-built pools are often plumbed to a schedule, not a leisurely pace, and small workmanship issues at a glue joint or skimmer throat don’t always show up until the pool has been through a full season of heat, chemicals, and daily use. In our experience, Lakewood Ranch’s newer developments see this more than most areas we serve.
Why an Independent Inspection Matters Here
If your pool is still under a builder or contractor warranty, getting an independent leak detection report matters more than you’d think. A documented pressure test, dye test, and acoustic inspection gives you factual proof of where the water is going — something you can hand a builder instead of a phone call describing the problem.
What We Look At First
On a newer Lakewood Ranch pool, we focus on skimmer throats, return fittings, main drain connections, and any plumbing run through recently disturbed ground — the exact spots most likely to show early stress.
If your “brand-new” Lakewood Ranch pool is using more water than expected, don’t take the builder’s word that it’s normal. Learn more about our Lakewood Ranch leak detection service, or call (941) 599-3921.
