Pond Leak Repair & Detection Services
We have helped many customers just like you to find the leak by following our proven method below. It's a lot of information to read through, but by doing so it may save you thousands of dollars. You may also choose to have us come out for a paid leak troubleshooting service. We will need some of this information prior to use coming out to your home.
Four things to do to narrow down your pond leak:
1) Does the pond leak with the pump turned off? To determine this, unplug the pump and then fill the pond to the normal full pull level. Measure only once a day around the same time of day to determine water loss and at what point it stops for two days. Once it has stopped going down check around the pond at that new water level for a low edge or a hole in the liner.
If you have a lot of fish or expensive koi, you may want aerate the water with an air pump which will produce air bubbles in the pond to keep the fish happy for many days. They can be purchased here if you do not have one. Pond Air pumps
If you have a skimmer filter (a box on the edge of the pond where the pump and a net and filter pad is located) fill the pond water to the second bolt down from the top as your starting point with the pump off. If the water stops at the bottom of the skimmer opening, you may need our skimmer resealing service. Learn more about that service here Pond Skimmer Resealing.
2) Does the leak only happen when the pump is turned on? If so check your stream for low edges (areas where the water is coming up and over the liner), water flow blockages such as rocks, leaves or pond netting that has blocked water flow with leaves or algae. Make sure the water has a clear path down the center of the stream. Rocks in the middle of the stream or plant overgrowth will divert water to the edges of the stream causing the water to go up and over the liner edge. Remove just a few rocks that are in the middle of the stream to allow the water to flow freely without obstruction. The most common area for a pond leak is in the stream, almost 90% of the time! Really take a good look at the area looking for wet areas along the stream. The surrounding dirt and rocks may have settled taking the liner down with it creating a low edge.
If you have a waterfall box filter, check that area during your pump on test. Watch the video below to learn more about leaks coming from a waterfall filter box.
3) Is your pump on the bottom of the pond or inside a skimmer box on the edge of the pond? This is a question will we be asking you. Use the illustration to help you determine where your pump is located.
4) Has anything changed recently in your pond? Did you recently add some rocks to the stream or change/rinse the waterfall filter pads? Has a season worth of plant growth or fall leaves caused an area in the stream to get blocked? Leaks from plant growth are common mid to late summer.
Things not to do to find your pond leak.
1) Drain all the water and remove all the rocks.
2) Call a plumber
3) Have a pressure test done on the pond tubing in the ground.
4) Worry about the cost of a entire rubber pond liner replacement.
5) Use milk or colored dye to find the leak.
CONCRETE PONDS- Sorry we only fix leaks in rubber lined ponds. For concrete ponds we would suggest using a liquid rubber product called Pro Guard Liquid Rubber EPDM.
Finding a leak in a pond can be a daunting task for someone without a great deal of experience. We offer Professional pond leak troubleshooting and repairs in the Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Duluth, Hall and Gwinnett County areas of Georgia (GA) We know how to fix your pond leak, we are experts in this area! We use a straight forward approach and proven methodology along with the information you have gathered to narrow down the source of your leak as quickly as possible. We start with the most likely suspects such as low edges in the stream area, leaky plumbing connections, skimmer filter leaks and waterfall filter areas. Our trained eyes know right were to look to find and fix the leak that has been causing your frustration.
Your waterfall leak problem, once discovered, may be as simple as putting a liner patch over a hole in the liner or adjusting the liner. Before you entertain the thought about spending thousands of dollars replacing the entire pond liner, start with our paid leak troubleshooting service and see where that leads.
Watch the pond leak video below for more information in resolving your backyard pond leak.
We have helped many customers just like you to find the leak by following our proven method below. It's a lot of information to read through, but by doing so it may save you thousands of dollars. You may also choose to have us come out for a paid leak troubleshooting service. We will need some of this information prior to use coming out to your home.
Four things to do to narrow down your pond leak:
1) Does the pond leak with the pump turned off? To determine this, unplug the pump and then fill the pond to the normal full pull level. Measure only once a day around the same time of day to determine water loss and at what point it stops for two days. Once it has stopped going down check around the pond at that new water level for a low edge or a hole in the liner.
If you have a lot of fish or expensive koi, you may want aerate the water with an air pump which will produce air bubbles in the pond to keep the fish happy for many days. They can be purchased here if you do not have one. Pond Air pumps
If you have a skimmer filter (a box on the edge of the pond where the pump and a net and filter pad is located) fill the pond water to the second bolt down from the top as your starting point with the pump off. If the water stops at the bottom of the skimmer opening, you may need our skimmer resealing service. Learn more about that service here Pond Skimmer Resealing.
2) Does the leak only happen when the pump is turned on? If so check your stream for low edges (areas where the water is coming up and over the liner), water flow blockages such as rocks, leaves or pond netting that has blocked water flow with leaves or algae. Make sure the water has a clear path down the center of the stream. Rocks in the middle of the stream or plant overgrowth will divert water to the edges of the stream causing the water to go up and over the liner edge. Remove just a few rocks that are in the middle of the stream to allow the water to flow freely without obstruction. The most common area for a pond leak is in the stream, almost 90% of the time! Really take a good look at the area looking for wet areas along the stream. The surrounding dirt and rocks may have settled taking the liner down with it creating a low edge.
If you have a waterfall box filter, check that area during your pump on test. Watch the video below to learn more about leaks coming from a waterfall filter box.
3) Is your pump on the bottom of the pond or inside a skimmer box on the edge of the pond? This is a question will we be asking you. Use the illustration to help you determine where your pump is located.
4) Has anything changed recently in your pond? Did you recently add some rocks to the stream or change/rinse the waterfall filter pads? Has a season worth of plant growth or fall leaves caused an area in the stream to get blocked? Leaks from plant growth are common mid to late summer.
Things not to do to find your pond leak.
1) Drain all the water and remove all the rocks.
2) Call a plumber
3) Have a pressure test done on the pond tubing in the ground.
4) Worry about the cost of a entire rubber pond liner replacement.
5) Use milk or colored dye to find the leak.
CONCRETE PONDS- Sorry we only fix leaks in rubber lined ponds. For concrete ponds we would suggest using a liquid rubber product called Pro Guard Liquid Rubber EPDM.
Finding a leak in a pond can be a daunting task for someone without a great deal of experience. We offer Professional pond leak troubleshooting and repairs in the Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Duluth, Hall and Gwinnett County areas of Georgia (GA) We know how to fix your pond leak, we are experts in this area! We use a straight forward approach and proven methodology along with the information you have gathered to narrow down the source of your leak as quickly as possible. We start with the most likely suspects such as low edges in the stream area, leaky plumbing connections, skimmer filter leaks and waterfall filter areas. Our trained eyes know right were to look to find and fix the leak that has been causing your frustration.
Your waterfall leak problem, once discovered, may be as simple as putting a liner patch over a hole in the liner or adjusting the liner. Before you entertain the thought about spending thousands of dollars replacing the entire pond liner, start with our paid leak troubleshooting service and see where that leads.
Watch the pond leak video below for more information in resolving your backyard pond leak.
A loose faceplate on a skimmer filter.
How long do pond liners last?
Rubber pond liners typically last 20-25 years, so if you pond liner is not that old it would
better to find the leak and put a patch over that area then it would be to replace the entire rubber pond liner.
Float Valves/Auto Fill devices
We don't suggest using a water fill valve in your koi pond or pondless waterfall. This is because they almost alway just hide leaks by continuously running water into your pond. Float valves will always fail at some point, which will result in a surprise high water bill in the hundreds of dollars! Don't risk it, have us fix your pond leak today so you can turn off your auto fill device on your koi pond. We recommend just filling your koi pond or waterfall with a garden hose when it's low on water. Your backyard water feature should only need a small top off of water every two weeks.
Season for pond leaks
Yes, believe it or not there is actually a season for pond leaks. Most waterfall leaks tend to occur towards the end of the summer after pond plants have had a full growing season. This is because their roots and overgrowth can cause leaks. Another time for pond leaks is in the Fall after many leaves have made there way into your pond or stream. These leaves will dam up the water causing water to leak out the sides of the stream. To fix this problem, clear the water path in the stream of branches, leaves and debris to insure the water has a clear path downstream.
Rubber pond liners typically last 20-25 years, so if you pond liner is not that old it would
better to find the leak and put a patch over that area then it would be to replace the entire rubber pond liner.
Float Valves/Auto Fill devices
We don't suggest using a water fill valve in your koi pond or pondless waterfall. This is because they almost alway just hide leaks by continuously running water into your pond. Float valves will always fail at some point, which will result in a surprise high water bill in the hundreds of dollars! Don't risk it, have us fix your pond leak today so you can turn off your auto fill device on your koi pond. We recommend just filling your koi pond or waterfall with a garden hose when it's low on water. Your backyard water feature should only need a small top off of water every two weeks.
Season for pond leaks
Yes, believe it or not there is actually a season for pond leaks. Most waterfall leaks tend to occur towards the end of the summer after pond plants have had a full growing season. This is because their roots and overgrowth can cause leaks. Another time for pond leaks is in the Fall after many leaves have made there way into your pond or stream. These leaves will dam up the water causing water to leak out the sides of the stream. To fix this problem, clear the water path in the stream of branches, leaves and debris to insure the water has a clear path downstream.
A pond auto fill valve/float valve continually running water into a koi pond skimmer box because of a pond leak in Flowery Branch, GA
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A aquascape skimmer that has had the hardware replaced with new stainless steel parts to stop a pond leak in Dacula, GA 30019
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Koi pond leak caused by excessive plant root growth in stream redirecting out of stream liner area in Duluth, GA 30097
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Leak in external koi pond pump caused by freezing temperatures in Cumming, GA
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Gwinnett, Fulton, Hall Counties in Georgia
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We currently clean ponds in the following cities and surrounding areas: Duluth, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Flowery Branch, Dacula, Roswell, Norcross, Milton, East Cobb, Buford, Suwanee, Lawrenceville, Cumming, Gainesville and Braselton
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We currently clean ponds in the following cities and surrounding areas: Duluth, Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Flowery Branch, Dacula, Roswell, Norcross, Milton, East Cobb, Buford, Suwanee, Lawrenceville, Cumming, Gainesville and Braselton
