Losing water does not automatically mean a leak. In Dubai, evaporation is high enough that many owners chase a leak that does not exist.
Normal evaporation in Dubai
The bucket test
Fill a bucket with pool water, set it on the top step so the water inside sits level with the pool water outside. Turn off auto top-up. Even loss means evaporation.
If the pool has dropped further than the bucket, you have a leak.
Then narrow it down
If the loss slows with the pump off, the leak is in the pressure side pipework or the returns. If it is the same either way, the leak is in the structure or the suction side.
- Dye testing at suspect points with the pump off, watching for the dye to draw into a crack
- Acoustic listening equipment on buried lines
- Isolating the skimmer and main drain to test the shell alone
- Check the surrounding plant and controls before replacing one part
Common leak points
Structural cracks are less common than people expect.
What matters in Dubai
A visible fault is often the last part of the problem. Pool repair should trace the issue back through the fitting, pipework, shell or plant. Replacing the obvious part without checking the cause can leave the same fault in place.
What to check before work starts
The existing pool or room should be inspected as a complete system. Visible damage may sit beside a separate problem in the pipework, controls, waterproofing or ventilation. A written scope should identify the affected parts and state which surrounding surfaces need protection or opening.
Repair work should protect the surrounding deck and garden while the fault is opened. The scope also needs to state whether the finish is being patched or removed back to a sound background.
Related pool services
The subject may connect with swimming pool construction and swimming pool maintenance. Swimming pool repair can be relevant as well. Swimming pool tiling applies where the shell or finish is opened. Sauna installation and steam room work are separate wet-area services.
- Swimming pool construction and renovation
- Swimming pool maintenance and water care
- Swimming pool repair and equipment work
- Swimming pool tiling and waterproofing
- Sauna and steam room installation or repair