More than a walk around the deck
Know the visible condition of the pool before it becomes your responsibility.
A pool and spa inspection documents accessible structure, equipment, operation, electrical concerns, and common safety features as part of a broader property decision.
An important additional system
Pools combine water, electricity, structure, and expensive equipment.
A general home inspection does not automatically provide a complete pool evaluation. Adding a pool and spa inspection puts pumps, filters, heaters, visible surfaces, circulation, and common safety features into the same decision-making process.
The inspection is visual and operational within safe, accessible conditions. It does not include destructive testing, underground leak location, or engineering analysis.
Findings are documented in the same clear report style used throughout the property inspection.
What the work covers
Visible components, operation, and safety observations.
Visible surfaces, coping, tile, deck conditions, and accessible signs of movement or damage.
Accessible equipment, apparent operation, leakage, and visible installation conditions.
Visible returns, skimmers, water movement, and accessible valves.
Accessible bonding, grounding, disconnects, GFCI protection, and wiring concerns.
Visible barriers, gates, latches, covers, alarms, and other installed features.
Accessible controls, heating equipment, jets, and visible components when conditions allow.
Independent guidance: The inspection does not certify code compliance, locate underground leaks, or replace evaluation by a pool contractor when specialized testing is needed.
“The pool should be part of the purchase decision, not an expensive surprise after closing.”
Boyce documents the conditions that matter and identifies when a pool specialist should investigate further.
Questions clients ask
Direct answers before you schedule.
Should I get a pool inspection with a home inspection?
Yes, when the property includes a pool or spa. These systems have specialized equipment, electrical considerations, safety features, and repair costs that deserve separate attention.
Does the inspection find underground leaks?
No. Underground leak detection requires specialized testing. The report can recommend that service when visible conditions or water loss raise concern.
Are pool safety features inspected?
Visible and accessible barriers, gates, latches, covers, alarms, and related features are observed, but the inspection is not a code-compliance certification.
Can the pool inspection be included in the same report?
Yes. Findings can be documented with the other property inspection results for a clearer overall decision.
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