Water that leaks always goes somewhere, and depending on where it escapes it can be quite dangerous. Quite apart from the extra cost that such uncontrolled water loss adds to the water bill, it can be a serious problem. First, once a problem with the filtration system, excessive evaporation or the skimmers has been ruled out, if the water is escaping from the pool shell you need to locate the crack through which it is leaking.
Liability for water loss in swimming pools
If there is a leak, the crack must be located. This is done by draining the pool through the drain pipe until the crack is visible, and checking that there are no further leaks below it. Failing to do so can be very dangerous: the damage does not stop there, since uncontrolled water can also reach neighbouring foundations, or your own, and damage them. We advise you to close the pool and have it thoroughly repaired by a specialist company.
Time limits for claiming damage such as water loss
A claim against the company that installed the pool or against the builder will be based on their contractual liability. The time limit is 15 years if the contract was made before October 2015, and 5 years if it was made afterwards, following the reform of the Civil Code. If the cause is a design defect or lack of supervision, a claim can be made against the site management team on the basis of their responsibilities under the LOE.
Reporting water leaks in swimming pools to the builder or architect
Within the legal time limits, and once the origin of the leak has been determined, a claim for the water loss in the swimming pool can be made against the builder, the developer or the construction company (or the architect, if it is a calculation or design defect). Get advice from lawyers who specialise in construction law.
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