Certified Real Leak Detection Network
Join the national directory for real pool leak detection professionals — not divers.
Earn certification, get listed on Ditch The Diver, and help homeowners find accurate, non-invasive
leak detection that relies on equipment, testing, and proven standards.
- Be recognized as a verified, equipment-based leak detection expert.
- Get referral traffic from homeowners seeking verified methods.
- Stand apart from diver-only services that miss underground and plumbing leaks.
What “Real Leak Detection” Means
Certification focuses on objective testing and instrumentation — not free-swim guesses. Qualified companies routinely use:
Isolates suction/return/skimmer lines to confirm pressure integrity.
Geophones, hydrophones, and tracer tones to pinpoint underground leaks.
Used alongside isolation testing for surface confirmation.
Cameras and sondes for visual pipe verification.
Who Should Apply
- Leak detection companies (residential or commercial) using advanced tools.
- Pool repair firms with dedicated detection teams.
- Licensed plumbers specializing in pool leak testing and diagnostics.
Certification Standards (Checklist)
- Own and routinely use pressure testing gear and line isolation tools.
- Use electronic/acoustic locating (geophone/hydrophone, tracer tone).
- Provide written inspection reports with results and recommendations.
- Maintain insurance and applicable licenses.
- Agree to the Code of Conduct below.
Code of Conduct
- Use proper instrumentation and documentation — never rely on diver-only assumptions.
- Provide transparent communication and honest results.
- Offer clear, itemized pricing with no hidden fees.
- Deliver written findings with clear recommendations.
- Uphold safety and respect for property at every job site.
How Certification Works
Fill out the form below and upload your documentation.
We review your tools, insurance, and sample reports.
Receive your certification badge and be listed publicly.
Annual re-verification ensures continued accuracy and integrity.
Apply to Become Certified
Use the form below to submit your company for certification review.
Directory of Certified Companies
Once verified, approved companies will be displayed here with service areas and contact details.
Your Company Name
Service Area: Example Counties
Certified for: Pressure Testing, Acoustic Locating, Video Inspection
Next Steps
Ready to join? Complete the application above. Once approved, you’ll receive your certification badge, listing access, and digital materials to promote your verified status.
Questions? Email ditchthediver@gmail.com.