home inspections

We offer two types of pool/spa inspections, basic and complete.

This covers the basics on your pool/spa equipment and does not involve any disassembly or extensive operation. See below for details:

  Identify type of construction;

Report as Deficient:

(i) the presence of a single blockable main drain (potential entrapment hazard);

(ii) a pump motor, blower, or other electrical equipment that lacks bonding;

(iii) the absence of or deficiencies in safety barriers;

(iv) water leaks in above-ground pipes and equipment;

(v) the absence or failure in performance of ground-fault circuit interrupter protection devices; and

(vi) deficiencies in:

(I) surfaces;

(II) tiles, coping, and decks;

(III) slides, steps, diving boards, handrails, and other equipment;

(IV) drains, skimmers, and valves;

(V) filters, gauges, pumps, motors, controls, and sweeps;

(VI) lighting fixtures; and

(VII) the pool heater that these standards of practice require to be reported for the heating system.

The inspector is not required to:

(A) disassemble filters or dismantle or otherwise open any components or lines;

(B) operate valves;

(C) uncover or excavate any lines or concealed components of the system;

(D) fill the pool, spa, or hot tub with water;

(E) inspect any system that has been winterized, shut down, or otherwise secured;

(F) determine the presence of sub-surface water tables;

(G) determine the effectiveness of entrapment covers;

(H) determine the presence of pool shell or sub-surface leaks; or

(I) inspect ancillary equipment such as computer controls, covers, chlorinators or other chemical dispensers, or water ionization devices or conditioners other than required by this section.  

This covers everything in the basic inspection plus thoroughly inspecting and testing ancillary components including necessary disassembly of some equipment.

**This inspection can be done independently without a home inspection.  Additional fee may apply.

Main circulation, booster and fountain/waterfall pumps

Pump/skimmer baskets

Filter(s)

Timers/Automated systems

Freeze protection (Yes, even in the summer)

In-ground cleaners (Polaris,Letro, KreepyKrawler)

Valves/actuators

Backwash valves and termination

Heaters

Return jets/proper circulation

Chlorinators

Lighting

Auto-fill water levelers

Spa air blowers

Salt systems

Ozone systems

Chemical analysis of: 

Free chlorine

Combined chlorine

Total chlorine

Ph

Total Alkalinity

Calcium Hardness

Cyanuric Acid

TDS

Saturation Index

Salt (if equipped) 

*Some components may not be inspected due to weather conditions, internet connection or inoperative control equipment.

*May not be able to verify if overflow drain or backwash drain line is operative/clear

 An Outbuilding is a structure subordinate to but not connected with the primary residence on a parcel of property. This may include a shed, garage, barn, cabana, pool house or cottage. 

*Prices depend on size of structure and services to the structure; electric, gas, plumbing, and HVAC.

 Outbuildings.

(1) The inspector shall report as Deficient the absence or failure in performance of ground-fault circuit interrupter protection devices in grade-level portions of unfinished accessory buildings used for storage or work areas, boathouses, and boat hoists; and

(2) The inspector shall report as Deficient deficiencies in the structural, electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and cooling systems that these standards of practice require to be reported for the principal building.