Pool leak repair
Pool main drain leak repair
The main drain sits at the deepest point of the pool, so a leak there keeps draining the pool until it is fixed. Pro Pool Team dives the pool to dye test around the drain, plumbing tests the drain line, and repairs the drain or its line under our Florida contractor license.
★★★★★ 178 five-star Google reviews · License CPC1460553
Signs of a main drain leak
- The pool keeps losing water even when the water level is below the skimmer, lights and returns.
- The water loss continues with the pump off.
- Dye is pulled toward the drain cover or the edges of the drain sump during a dye test.
Why main drains leak
The drain body is set into the floor of the pool shell. Over time the seal around the drain can crack, the drain line under the pool can break, and old drain parts can fail. Ground movement under the pool shell can also stress the drain line.
How we repair main drain leaks
- Sealing around the drain sump from inside the pool.
- Repairing or isolating a broken main drain line.
- Replacing drain covers with compliant anti-entrapment covers when the work requires it.
In Florida, a contractor must hold a license that starts with CPC to remove or replace main drain covers. Pro Pool Team holds license CPC1460553.
Start with a leak detection
Every repair starts by confirming exactly where the water is going. Leak detection starts at $295, and the repair estimate includes a discount if we do the work. Already have a report from another company? Send it to us for a quote.
Other pool leak repairs
Recent jobs
Skimmer throat leak detection in Rotonda West
The plumbing in this Rotonda West pool passed every test. The leak was in the skimmer throat, and the dye test turned up several old epoxy patches that were warning signs.
October 6, 2026
Skimmer and main drain repair in Lehigh Acres
This Lehigh Acres pool had leaks at the skimmer and the main drain. Fixing the drain meant emptying the pool, so our repair crew first had to deal with the groundwater.
October 5, 2026
Skimmer and main drain leak detection in Lehigh Acres
A Lehigh Acres pool had two leaks that someone had already tried to patch: one in the skimmer throat and one around the main drain. We also found two valves at the equipment that weren't doing their job.
September 16, 2026
Main drain leak repair in Punta Gorda
A Punta Gorda pool with a long slot main drain was leaking around the drain. Our repair crew drained the pool, cut out around the drain and patched the surface.
July 30, 2026
Spa main drain leak repair in Fort Myers Beach
A Fort Myers Beach pool and spa was losing water. Our leak detection found leaks around both spa main drains, and a week later our repair crew sealed them and refinished around them.
March 4, 2026
Main drain leak detection in Punta Gorda
A Punta Gorda pool had two leaks. The plumbing passed, but the dye test found a light niche screw hole leaking and a large leak in the main drain that had already been patched at least twice.
February 12, 2025What customers say
178 five-star Google reviews from homeowners across Southwest Florida.
Frequently asked questions
Can you fix a main drain leak without draining the pool?
Many main drain leaks can be found and sealed underwater by a diver. Some line repairs need more work, and we explain the options after the leak detection.
Who can replace my main drain cover?
In Florida, removing or replacing a main drain cover requires a licensed contractor whose license starts with CPC. Ours is CPC1460553.
Why does my pool keep losing water below the skimmer?
If the water keeps dropping below the skimmer, lights and returns, the leak is lower in the pool, often at the main drain or its line.
Pool leak detection and leak repair service areas
We serve Lee County, Collier County and Charlotte County in Southwest Florida.