Swimming Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs and Equipment
Buying a home that has a swimming pool? You should always get pools inspected so you know their true condition.
This is a popular add-on service when getting a standard buyer’s home inspection.
The video shows a typical camera inspection.
What a Swimming Pool Inspection Covers
Below is a list of the full scope of our swimming pool inspection. It is fairly extensive and many clients consider it to be an excellent value.
- Type of pool construction is identified
- General condition of the interior surface will be noted, including approximate age and presence of algae
- Visible cracks in the pool liner are noted
- Comparative measurement to help determine whether the pool shell is level
- Presence (or lack) of: water supply back-flow prevention; drain back-flow prevention; back-wash holding tank; in-line chlorinator; salt sanitation system
- Drain covers are inspected if visible from the pool
- Deficiencies in skimmers, covers, baskets and weirs are noted
- Type of filter is identified, but not disassembled
- Filter pressure is recorded
- Pool service light is inspected
- Pool timer is inspected by manual operation; timer programming is not inspected
- Presence/absence of freeze protection for equipment is noted but not operated
- Abnormalities with pool motor, including its electrical bonding, is noted
- Pump piping and valve deficiencies are noted; individual valves are not operated
- Above ground pipe leakage is noted; below ground leakage is not checked
- General condition of pool heater is noted
- Presence of any automated pool cleaning equipment is noted, but not operated
- Safety barriers and entrapment issues are noted
- Pool interior lights and GFCI protection is inspected
- Surface conditions around the pool, such as pool apron drainage away from pool, mastic sealer and copping ties are noted
- General condition of ladders and stairs in pool are inspected
- Diving boards and slides are not inspected; they are considered a safety hazard and removal is recommended
Limitations
Above ground pools and “portable” or pre-manufactured hot tubs are not considered as real estate improvements and so are beyond the scope of a typical TREC inspection.
The pool inspection is largely a visual inspection based on what is present, visible, operable and accessible.
A home inspector has general knowledge and is not a specialist or an expert in a particular field. (The same applies to our inspection of any other system in a home, such as plumbing, HVAC, etc.)
Therefore, there are limitations on what a home inspector can check. However, I do have a good deal of experience in identifying potential problems with the pool and equipment.
If I see anything that deserves closer examination by an additional expert, the inspection report will clearly state this. You can rest assured when you hire one of the best home inspection services in Dallas.
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