Project Overview
This Fresno homeowner noticed their pool was losing water faster than normal evaporation could explain. After a pressure test confirmed a leak in the underground plumbing, we located the problem near tree roots that had cracked a pipe underneath the deck. We excavated the area, cut out a section of concrete, replaced the damaged pipe, installed a new access port for future maintenance, and patched the deck to match the existing finish.
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The Challenge
The leak was underground in a hard-to-reach spot between the pool equipment and the skimmer. Tree roots had grown around the pipes over the years and eventually cracked a PVC fitting. The homeowner was losing hundreds of gallons per day and their water bill was climbing. We needed to pinpoint the exact leak location without tearing up the entire yard, then make repairs that would last without tree roots causing the same problem again.
Our Solution
We ran a pressure test on the plumbing lines to isolate which pipe was leaking. Once we confirmed the return line near the skimmer, we used listening equipment to find the exact spot. We cut out a section of the concrete deck to access the pipe, removed the damaged PVC and root-damaged fittings, and installed new schedule 40 PVC with root-resistant joints. We also added a maintenance access port in the deck so future work would not require cutting concrete again. After backfilling and compacting, we poured new concrete to match the existing deck texture.
Project Features
- Pressure testing to locate underground leak
- Precision excavation to minimize yard damage
- Concrete deck cutting for plumbing access
- Removal of tree roots around pipe
- Replacement of cracked PVC pipe and fittings
- Installation of root-resistant pipe joints
- New deck access port for future maintenance
- Concrete patching with matching finish
- System pressure test after repair
- Water loss stopped immediately
- Same-day turnaround on most repairs
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