Pool leak repair
Pool skimmer leak repair
The skimmer is one of the most common places a pool leaks. Pro Pool Team dye tests the skimmer throat, checks where the skimmer meets the pool wall and the deck, and plumbing tests the skimmer line, then repairs the leak at its source.
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Signs your skimmer is leaking
- The water level drops and then stops at about the middle of the skimmer opening.
- There is a visible crack or gap where the skimmer throat meets the tile or pool wall.
- The deck around the skimmer has settled or cracked.
- The skimmer line fails a plumbing test during a leak detection.
Why skimmers leak
Skimmers are plastic boxes set into the concrete of the pool wall. As the deck and soil settle, the skimmer can pull away from the shell and open a gap behind the tile. The skimmer body itself can also crack, and the pipe connection under the skimmer can separate. In Southwest Florida's sandy soil, settling around the skimmer is very common.
How we repair skimmer leaks
- Sealing the gap between the skimmer throat and the pool shell with professional-grade materials.
- Repairing a cracked skimmer body or the pipe connection beneath it.
- Full skimmer replacement when the body is badly cracked. This means opening the deck and coping around the skimmer, setting a new skimmer, and patching the deck to match as closely as possible.
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 repair in Cape Coral
Our repair crew rebuilt a leaking skimmer throat on a Cape Coral pool. The pool only had to come down about 1,000 gallons, and it was ready to refill the next day.
October 13, 2026
Skimmer replacement under a paver deck in Fort Myers
Our repair crew replaced a leaking skimmer on a Fort Myers pool with a paver deck. The pavers came up, a new skimmer went in with new plumbing, and the pavers went back down.
October 12, 2026
New pool skimmer installed in Fort Myers
Our repair crew replaced the skimmer on a Fort Myers pool. They set the new skimmer level, tested the lines before closing it up, and patched the deck around the new lid.
October 12, 2026
Skimmer replacement in Rotonda West
Our repair crew replaced a leaking skimmer on a Rotonda West pool, re-plumbed it, set it level and patched the deck and skimmer throat.
October 10, 2026
Skimmer leak repair on Fort Myers Beach
A Fort Myers Beach pool had a leaking skimmer under a paver deck. When our repair crew took it out, they found out why: it had been forced into place when the pool was built.
October 8, 2026
Skimmer replacement in North Fort Myers
Our repair crew replaced a leaking skimmer on a paver-deck pool in North Fort Myers. Here is how the job went, step by step.
October 8, 2026
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 throat replacement in Cape Coral
A Cape Coral pool had a cracked skimmer that was leaking. Our repair crew replaced the skimmer and the throat at the pool wall over more than one visit.
October 5, 2026
Pool and spa leak detection in Cape Coral: no leak, but a few problems
Not every leak detection finds a leak. This Cape Coral pool and spa passed the plumbing test and the dye test, but we still found a few things the owners needed to know about.
September 25, 2026
Skimmer leak detection in North Fort Myers
A pool and spa in North Fort Myers was losing water. Our leak detection found two leaks, a cracked skimmer and a leaking salt cell, plus a few other problems worth fixing.
September 23, 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
Skimmer replacement in Cape Coral
Our repair crew replaced a leaking skimmer on a Cape Coral pool and re-plumbed the suction manifold at the equipment, where the old valves had gone brittle.
August 20, 2026
Fiberglass pool leak detection in Naples
A fiberglass pool in Naples was losing water. Our leak tech found two leaks: one in the skimmer throat and one around a return fitting.
April 14, 2026
Return fitting and skimmer leak detection in Punta Gorda
A Punta Gorda pool was losing water. The plumbing passed its test, but our dye test found the skimmer throat leaking and four of the five return fittings leaking around their edges.
March 24, 2026
Skimmer throat leak repair in Naples
A Naples pool kept dropping even with an autofill hooked up. Our leak tech traced it to the skimmer throat, and our repair crew came back to fill the gap behind the tile and refinish it.
December 2, 2025
Skimmer replacement on Fort Myers Beach
A Fort Myers Beach pool was leaking at the skimmer throat. Our leak detection found it, and we came back the next week to replace the skimmer under the travertine deck.
November 14, 2024
Skimmer throat leak detection in Punta Gorda
This Punta Gorda pool has two skimmers, and both were leaking at the throat. We also found an unused skimmer port leaking into a line full of mud.
September 5, 2024What customers say
178 five-star Google reviews from homeowners across Southwest Florida.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my skimmer is leaking?
A common sign is a water level that drops and then stops at about the middle of the skimmer opening. A dye test at the skimmer throat and a plumbing test of the skimmer line confirm it.
Can a leaking skimmer be repaired without replacing it?
Often yes. Many skimmer leaks are at the seam between the skimmer and the pool wall and can be sealed. A badly cracked skimmer body needs to be replaced.
How much does skimmer repair cost?
It depends on whether the skimmer can be sealed or needs to be replaced. We price the repair after a leak detection so you know the cost before work starts.
Pool leak detection and leak repair service areas
We serve Lee County, Collier County and Charlotte County in Southwest Florida.