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Notes from the field.

Advanced Leak Detection East Coast writes on recent jobs, repair technique, seasonal Florida pool considerations, and the patterns that emerge from three and a half decades of specialist work.

Why this blog exists.

After 35+ years and 100,000 pool diagnostics, our team has accumulated views on what works, what doesn't, and what pool owners should know before signing repair quotes. This blog is where we share those views plainly. No corporate comms polish. No generic SEO pool content. Just specialist perspective on real situations.

Posts are updated and expanded as new engagements surface new patterns. If there's a topic you'd like to see covered, reach out — we take content suggestions seriously.

Advanced Leak Detection
State Certified Pool Contractor · CPC#1461444 · 35+ years · 100,000+ repairs

Latest posts.

Recent Jobs

What a $180K/yr HOA Leak Taught Us About Second Opinions

Recent case: $82K resurface quote turned out to need a $3,800 repair. Here's what went right.

April 10, 2026 · 6 min read
Technique

Why I Stopped Recommending Drain-and-Replaster in Most Cases

The incentive problem with default drain-and-replaster recommendations, and what specialist diagnostics actually find.

March 22, 2026 · 8 min read
Seasonal

Florida Hurricane Season and Pool Leaks: What to Watch For

Pre-storm prep, post-storm assessment, and the hurricane-specific leak patterns that develop weeks after the storm.

May 28, 2026 · 7 min read
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