What kinds of pool repair do we handle?
Most repair calls fall into a few groups. Some are small and quick. Others reveal a bigger issue, and we say which is which before any work begins.
- Equipment: pumps, motors, filters, heaters, automation, salt cells and valves
- Leaks: skimmers, return lines, plumbing and cracks in the shell
- Finish damage: cracks, chips, stains, rough spots and bare patches
- Tile and coping: loose, cracked or missing pieces and failing grout
- Lights: LED replacement and fixture problems
- Skimmers and return lines: cracked housings, throat leaks and worn fittings
Pump, filter, heater and other equipment problems
Equipment is where most repairs start. A pump that screams, a motor that trips the breaker, a filter that no longer clears the water or a heater that will not fire all have different causes, and some are cheap to fix.
We look at the whole pad before we recommend anything. A pump that will not prime can be a bad motor, but it can also be an air leak on the suction side. A salt cell that stops producing may only need cleaning, or it may be at the end of its life. Valves, gauges and automation controls fail too, and we test them as part of the visit.
Leaks, cracks and finish damage
If your pool is losing more water than evaporation explains, it needs testing. We have a dedicated page on leak detection, and the same testing applies here: pressure tests on the lines, dye tests at suspect spots, and an inspection of the skimmers and finish. A repair is only as good as the diagnosis behind it.
Cracks in the finish are worth taking seriously. A hairline surface crack may be cosmetic, but one that goes through the shell can leak. Rough patches, stains and bare spots may be small enough to fix in place, or they may be a sign that the whole finish is near the end of its life. We explain which it is.
Tile, coping, lights, skimmers and return lines
Loose tile and coping let water behind the pool wall, and a rocking coping stone is a trip hazard. These are often repairs we can make without a full renovation, though if the problem runs along the entire edge, replacement may make more sense.
Pool lights are another common call. A light that flickers, trips the breaker or has a cloudy lens is telling you something. We replace LED fixtures and check the wiring and niche. Skimmers and return lines are the other usual suspects: cracked skimmer housings, throat leaks and worn fittings can all be repaired or replaced.
How does a repair visit work?
We start by diagnosing the problem, not by replacing parts. Then we explain your options in writing, including what each one costs and what it will and will not fix. You decide. After the repair, we test the work to confirm it holds.
Photos help. If you can text a picture of the pad, the crack or the fixture before we come, we can often tell you what to expect on the first call.
Repair or replace?
Repair makes sense when the problem is clear, contained and the rest of the part is sound. Replacement makes sense when the same part keeps failing, when repairs begin to cost close to a new unit, or when the part is old enough that the next failure is likely.
We try to be honest about this. If an old pump is worth one more repair, we say so. If it is not, we explain why, and we do not push an upgrade you do not need. Sometimes a string of small repairs points to a larger project, such as a resurfacing or a full renovation, and we will tell you that too.
What is different about pool repair in South Florida?
Summer storms bring lightning and power surges that damage pumps, controls and lights. Storm debris clogs skimmers and baskets, and heavy rain can overwhelm drainage and push equipment pads under water. Salt air near the coast corrodes fittings, covers and terminals over time.
During hurricane season, from June to November, it is worth checking the equipment pad, the drainage and the power connections before a storm, and inspecting the pool and equipment after it passes. If you are unsure whether anything was damaged, call us.
How a pool repair project runs
Call or text
Tell us what you are seeing. Photos give us a faster first look.
Diagnose
We inspect the equipment, plumbing, finish or fixture and test to find the real cause.
Options in writing
You get a clear explanation of the choices, including repair versus replace, before work begins.
Repair
The work is done, with draining only when it is needed and safe for the pool.
Test and review
We test the result, confirm it holds and tell you what to watch for.
Where we do this work
We handle pool repair across Palm Beach and Broward counties from our Boca Raton office, including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach, Parkland, Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale, Davie, West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach, Hollywood and Miami.
