Columbia's pools range from decades-old gunite pools behind homes in Shandon, Heathwood and Rosewood to vinyl liner pools in Northeast Columbia and the newer neighborhoods off Clemson Road. I'm a lifetime Columbia resident, and The Leak Geeks finds and fixes pool leaks all across the city.
Older Pools, Hidden Problems
Many pools in Columbia's established neighborhoods have original plumbing, older skimmers and decks that have shifted over the years. Typical findings include:
- Cast-in skimmers cracking where the deck meets the shell
- Light niche and conduit leaks
- Aging return lines under decks and patios
- Pools that have been "resurfaced" without anyone finding the actual leak
Precise detection matters even more on older properties, where decks, brick coping and mature landscaping are expensive to replace.
Vinyl Liner Pools Across the City
In Northeast Columbia, Forest Acres and the Dutch Fork side of town, vinyl liner pools are common. We find liner tears and fitting leaks with the pool full, then patch the liner or replace the gaskets so you're not pushed into a full liner replacement before you need one. If a liner truly is at the end of its life, we coordinate the replacement through a trusted partner.
How We Work
- Measure and confirm the water loss
- Dye test the shell or liner and every fitting
- Pressure test each pool line
- Pinpoint underground leaks with Leaktronics electronic listening equipment
- Repair it: skimmer replacement, liner patch, fitting repair or trenchless pool plumbing repair
Commercial and HOA Pools in Columbia
Apartment communities, HOAs and other commercial properties in Columbia lose a lot of water when a large pool leaks. We provide clear written findings for property managers and boards. See commercial services.
Our Pool Services
- Pool leak detection
- Vinyl pool leak detection
- Vinyl pool liner repair
- Pool repair
- Trenchless pool plumbing repair
Call The Leak Geeks
Call 803-570-5283 or request a free estimate. Leaktronics-certified, 40+ years in construction, and based in West Columbia, SC. Find us on Google Maps.
What our customers say:
"The Leak Geeks were awesome! We had a large hole in our liner and called for service, they showed up on a Sunday without hesitation to help take care of our problem. Within thirty minutes a technician was at our door, they had the hole repaired in thirty minutes and we were able to start swimming again. My family would like to thank The Leak Geeks for saving our day and summer."
— Ronald Williams, Google review