A hot tub that needs topping off every few days, or a damp cabinet under a portable spa, usually means a leaking union, jet body or heater fitting. We test built-in spas and portable hot tubs alike, isolate each component and find the leak so you can soak without refilling.
Why does my hot tub keep losing water?
Steady water loss in a spa or hot tub usually comes from leaking pump or heater unions, worn jet gaskets, a cracked heater manifold or a drain valve that does not seal. Testing the equipment, shell and plumbing separately shows which part is leaking.
Spas run hotter and at higher pressure than pools, which is hard on gaskets, unions and jet fittings. In a Las Vegas backyard, sun and heat speed up that wear. Our spa leak detection covers both in-ground spas attached to pools and portable hot tubs with internal plumbing, using thermal imaging to spot warm water escaping around heater lines.
For built-in spas, we test the shell, spillover, jets and the plumbing shared with the pool, often alongside pool leak detection so both bodies of water are covered in one visit. Portable tubs get a component-by-component check of pumps, heaters and unions. If the water loss is also showing up on your bill, our high water bill investigation can confirm whether the spa is the only source.
Backyard spasMost spa leaks come from a short list of parts that take the most heat and pressure.
Loose or cracked unions drip inside the cabinet or at the equipment pad, sometimes near an underground line leak.
Worn gaskets let water seep behind the shell.
Heat cycling can crack heater fittings over time.
Built-in spas can leak where they connect to the pool plumbing.
Drain plugs and valves that do not seal fully.
Hairline cracks in acrylic or plaster from heat and settling.
Tell us how fast the water drops and what type of spa you have, and we will explain the visit.
We compare loss with jets on and off to narrow the search.
Pumps, heaters and unions are checked for drips.
Dye testing around jets, lights and fittings.
Buried or internal plumbing is isolated and tested, using acoustic equipment for underground lines.
A leaking spa wastes heated water and chemicals. We focus on the parts most likely to fail so the visit is efficient and the answer is clear.
Built-in and portable hot tubs.
Each part checked, not just the obvious.
Clear findings before any repair.
Appointments across the valley.
Evaporation accounts for some loss, but steady drops usually come from leaking unions, jets, heater fittings or drain valves.
Yes. We open the cabinet and test pumps, heaters, unions and internal plumbing.
Yes. Built-in spas are tested together with the pool, including the spillover and shared lines.
Many spa leaks are simple fixes such as unions or gaskets. Finding the exact source keeps the repair small. Check your water loss first with our leak calculator.
If the water level drops faster with the jets off and the cover on, it is very likely a leak.

Dye, pressure and electronic testing for pool shells, lights, skimmers and plumbing.
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Trace leaks in buried lines between the meter, house, yard and pool equipment.
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Track down the cause of a sudden jump in your water bill, from toilets to buried pipes.
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Ground microphones and listening gear that hear pressurized water escaping.
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Pinpoint hidden supply-line leaks inside walls, floors and ceilings without guesswork.
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Find wasted water in drip lines, valves and sprinkler laterals in desert landscaping.
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24/7 leak response when water is actively spreading in your home or business.
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Leak detection for offices, restaurants, HOAs, apartments and retail spaces.
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Fix leaking copper, PEX and supply lines once the exact spot is confirmed.
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