Services

Make Your Pool Look New
Pool Remodeling

If you live in the Lehigh Valley, Aqua Ducks offers the area’s best pool remodeling services. Whether you’re looking for creative pool remodeling ideas or a complete transformation, our team can breathe new life into your backyard. From replacing rough, dingy plaster with a sleek new finish to enhancing the overall design and functionality, we specialize in delivering top-quality results.

For homeowners searching for a pool remodel near Bethlehem, our team provides expert guidance, modern materials, and customized solutions to fit your style and budget. Click the button to learn more about our high-tier pool remodeling services and discover how we can upgrade your outdoor space.

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Locating And Repairing
Pool Leak Detection

Over time, pools can wear out and deteriorate, causing cracks or leaks in the liner, plumbing, lights, and various other areas. If you suspect a leak, we provide professional pool leak detection services near the Lehigh Valley to pinpoint the problem and resolve it quickly. With the right resources, tools, and proven techniques, we can locate leaks accurately and repair them before they cause costly damage. Investing in expert leak detection is well worth it to protect your pool and maintain its long-term performance.

Through the use of specialized electronic equipment, SCUBA, and industry-leading trade techniques, we are able to locate and repair any type of leak. Whether it is in the skimmers, pipes, equipment, accessories, steps, liner, or pool shell, our team has the experience to find the source. We can also perform pressure tests and repair plumbing to ensure your pool leak detection issue has been fully resolved.

We usually recommend scheduling pool leak detection services if your pool is losing at least 1/2 inch of water per day. If the loss is less than that, the amount may be too small to detect. Before beginning leak detection, we recommend checking obvious sources such as leaking backwash valves. If you need dependable pool leak detection services near the Lehigh Valley, our team is ready to help.

Do I have a leak?

Do I have a leak?

Before you call for service, there are a few steps you can take to help determine if you have a leak in your pool.

Check Equipment

Check around your pool equipment area. There should not be water dripping or flowing from your equipment, it should be dry. If you see water flowing from the pump, valves, heater, or filter, you need to have it properly repaired.

Valves

If you have a sand filter or a DE filter, you have either a multiport valve or a push pull valve. Check this valve for leaks. If the backwash port of the valve is pre-piped, find the end of the pipe, and with the pool running in filter mode, check to see if any water is leaking from the end of the pipe. Water leaking from the pipe indicates that you need to have the valve repaired or replaced.

Pumping off the winter cover

Another common loss of pool water is pumping rain water off the winter cover. If there is a hole, or a series of small holes in the winter cover, they will allow the pool water trough the top of the winter cover. As you pump the water off the top, you are inadvertently pumping out the pool water as well. If you are the least bit suspicious that this might have occurred, just refill the pool, mark it and watch the level for a day or so after it is uncovered.

Evaporation

A common source of water loss is evaporation. Water evaporation occurs at different rates in different pools. Evaporation rate is contingent on water temperature, wind velocity, humidity, water movement, water features and other factors. A good test to determine water loss is the “bucket test”. The bucket test exposes water in a bucket to the same conditions as your pool. By comparing the water loss in the bucket and the pool, you can determine if the pool is leaking or if it is just normal evaporation.

Bucket Test

  • Make sure the pool is at its normal operating level.
  • Fill a clean bucket with pool water to about one inch from the top of bucket and place it on the 1st or 2nd step. You want the inside and outside water levels close.
  • Mark the water level inside the bucket.
  • Mark the water level of the pool on the outside of the bucket.
  • Run the pool for 24 hours as you normally do.
  • After 24 hours, compare the two levels. If the pool water (outside mark) goes down more than the inside water level, there is probably a leak.
If you do find you are losing water, don’t stop there. Do the same test with the PUMP OFF and compare the results of the two tests.
  • If you lose MORE pool water with the pump RUNNING… you may have a plumbing leak on the return side.
  • If you lose LESS pool water with the pump RUNNING… you may have a plumbing leak on the suction side.
  • If you lose the SAME amount of pool water… you may have a leak in the shell or liner.
There is one last step you can do yourself before shelling out your hard-earned money. Plug the pool returns and the skimmers with the winter plugs and close ALL valves and take the lid off the pump. This will isolate the plumbing from the pool. Wait a day and see if the water level dropped from the mark. If it didn’t, the remove 1 return plug and wait a day. If no water loss, then remove another, and so on. If your returns are all piped together, then move on to the skimmer after removing the 1st plug. If you remove one and the level drops, then that may be the bad line. There are still some variables with this test. Depending on how it is plumbed and there is a bottom drain, this test may not be accurate.

Custom-Fit And Made To Order
Pool Liner Replacement

Aqua Ducks has over 30 years of expertise in pool liner service including pool liner installation and replacements. Every one of our liners are custom fit and made to order. Your pool liner isn’t sitting on a stock shelf for a couple of seasons waiting to be sold. We measure your pools exact dimensions and our local suppliers use a combination of computer assisted technology and hand craftsmanship to assure an exceptional fit and a perfect pool liner installation. Click the button to learn more.

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Prepare For Everything
Request Forms

Service Request

For general service requests or information on a service, click on the button to fill out or service request form.
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Opening Request

Get ready to enjoy the summer in your pool! Click the button to fill out our pool opening request form.
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CLosing Request

Protect your pool from the cold months of winter! Click the button to fill out our pool closing request form.
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Pool Service faqs

Signs that your pool may have a leak include unexplained water loss, soggy areas around the pool, cracks in the pool surface or deck, and consistently low water levels despite regular refilling. If you notice any of these issues, it’s important to schedule a professional leak detection service as soon as possible. Early detection and repair can prevent further damage and costly repairs down the line.

Opening your pool typically involves removing the cover, cleaning out debris, inspecting equipment, balancing the water chemistry, and ensuring all systems like pumps and filters are functioning properly. Closing the pool at the end of the season involves thoroughly cleaning the pool, lowering the water level, adding winterizing chemicals, draining and storing equipment, and securely covering the pool to protect it during the off-season. Proper opening and closing help extend the life of your pool and keep it ready for swimming season.

Regular pool maintenance is essential for keeping your pool clean, safe, and in good working order. We recommend scheduling maintenance at least once a week during the swimming season. Weekly visits typically include cleaning, water testing, chemical balancing, and equipment checks. For pools that see heavy use or are in harsher environments, more frequent maintenance may be necessary to ensure optimal conditions.