Optional inspection service
A visual, operational inspection of accessible pool or spa components can help you understand visible condition, basic function, maintenance concerns, and when a specialist should take a closer look.
Within the agreed scope and when the system is operating, I observe accessible pool or spa surfaces, surrounding areas, visible equipment, circulation components, and readily visible safety-related features. I document what is present and how accessible components respond at the time.
This is a visual, non-invasive inspection—not a code-compliance certification, leak detection service, engineering evaluation, or guarantee of watertightness or future performance. Underground piping, concealed bonding, and inaccessible components cannot be fully evaluated.
Pools and spas are systems: the vessel, surrounding surfaces, circulation equipment, heating, electrical components, and barriers all need to be considered together.
Accessible interior finish, coping, tile, and visible cracking, deterioration, or staining.
Surrounding walking surfaces, visible settlement or damage, and accessible drainage conditions.
Accessible pumps, filters, valves, piping, and visible leakage or operational concerns when equipment can be run.
Installed heaters, controls, and readily accessible components observed within operating and weather limitations.
Readily visible equipment, disconnects, wiring conditions, and bonding components where accessible—without dismantling or code certification.
Visible gates, latches, fencing, covers, steps, rails, and other safety-related features included in the agreed scope.
It may be useful whenever a property includes a pool or spa, especially before purchase, after long periods of limited use, or when equipment age, visible deterioration, renovations, or seasonal shutdowns make the system harder to understand.
You receive a photo-supported summary of visible conditions, what could and could not be operated, limitations caused by weather or seasonal closure, and recommendations for qualified pool, electrical, or other specialist evaluation when appropriate.
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No. Pools and spas are separate systems and require an additional agreed scope and fee.
The inspection may be substantially limited. I document what is accessible and visible, but covered, drained, winterized, or disconnected components may not be testable.
No. I report visible leakage or related signs when observed, but specialized leak detection is outside this inspection.
No. I document readily visible barrier and safety-related conditions within scope, but the service is not a municipal code-compliance certification.
No. Underground and concealed piping cannot be fully observed. Operation may reveal some concerns, but it cannot guarantee hidden piping condition.
I document the limitation and recommend evaluation by a qualified pool or spa professional when the system cannot be operated or a concern is visible.
Tell me what you are buying and what concerns you. I’ll explain whether this add-on fits the property and how it works with the standard inspection.
