Are pool inspections
really necessary?
There is a lot that goes into making sure that your pool is ready—and safe—to use.
Picture this: It’s the weekend, you already took care of the lawn and your ‘honey-do’ list, so you pour yourself a nice cold beverage, walk out back and start rolling up the pool cover. But wait… there’s a huge puddle near the filter, the water level is low and you hear a frog croak coming from the green, murky water on the shallow end.
While this may be a bit over exaggerated for effect, the truth about pools is that there is a lot that can go wrong, taking away from your “lounge by your pool on hot days” dream!
Why should I get a pool inspection?
What is inspected?
What types of issues could be found, and what do I do?
Why should I get a pool inspection?
→ If you are buying, and the home you are interested in has a pool or spa, an inspection will reveal a lot about not only the overall function of the filtration equipment, but could identify small leaks or other safety issues that you could negotiate to have repaired by the seller.
→ If you own a home with a pool, having an inspection before opening the pool for the season could alert you to maintenance items that will extend the pool’s overall life, or even prevent equipment failure.
→ If you own a home with a pool, having an inspection before opening the pool for the season could alert you to maintenance items that will extend the pool’s overall life, or even prevent equipment failure.
What is inspected?
Every home is different, and no pool or spa setups are the same. Depending on what applies to your homes pool and spas setup as well as your specific situation, our trusted vendor partner will visually inspect the following:
→ Pool structure
→ Decking, coping, tile
→ Pool/spa lights
→ Electrical equipment, GFCIs, timers
→ Visible above ground plumbing
→ Spa jets, fill valves
→ Filters, skimmer basket, valves, pumps
→ Gauges and safety features!
Even if the pool is closed for the season, many of the items above can still be inspected and provide you great information!
→ Pool structure
→ Decking, coping, tile
→ Pool/spa lights
→ Electrical equipment, GFCIs, timers
→ Visible above ground plumbing
→ Spa jets, fill valves
→ Filters, skimmer basket, valves, pumps
→ Gauges and safety features!
Even if the pool is closed for the season, many of the items above can still be inspected and provide you great information!
What types of issues could be found, and what do I do?
→ Don’t let go of our poolside dreams just yet…Depending on the findings, you may still be able to kick back and relax by the pool before the season’s end.
→ Buyers should always consult with their Realtor® first, regarding their contract terms.
→ Some things that we have seen on Pool inspections include failing filtration systems, leaking liners, faulty electrical systems for the lighting or power supplies, hazardous decking or tiles, and non-functional safety features like gate locks.
→ Buyers should always consult with their Realtor® first, regarding their contract terms.
→ Some things that we have seen on Pool inspections include failing filtration systems, leaking liners, faulty electrical systems for the lighting or power supplies, hazardous decking or tiles, and non-functional safety features like gate locks.
So, if you don’t want to find yourself swimming in green, murky water with frogs and other critters… go ahead and schedule that pool inspection!
