Pre-Purchase Pool Inspections
A proper look at a pool before you buy the house it comes with, with a written report and photos.
Buying a house with a pool means taking on whatever condition that pool is actually in, not what it looks like on a listing photo. A pre-purchase inspection gives a buyer a proper, independent look at the pool and its equipment before they commit, so there are no surprises once the sale's gone through.
What Gets Checked
The inspection covers
- ✓A water test and chemistry check
- ✓The condition of the pump, filter, and chlorinator
- ✓The pool surface, including cracks and signs of leaks
- ✓The heat pump, pool lights, and spa, if there are any
- ✓Plumbing and valves
- ✓The rough age of the equipment and what may need replacing soon
- ✓Running costs and upkeep advice
What You Get
A written report with photos, covering everything checked and flagging anything that needs attention or is likely to need replacing before too long. It's meant to give a buyer a realistic picture of what they're taking on, not just a pass or fail.
What This Inspection Doesn't Cover
This isn't a pool fence or barrier compliance inspection. Fencing and barrier compliance is handled by the council, not as part of this service. Electrical items like pool lights are checked visually only as part of the inspection, not tested by a licensed electrician.
Photo: an inspection in progress
Photo: a sample page from a written inspection report
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a pre-purchase inspection cover pool fence compliance?
No. Pool fence and barrier compliance is handled by the council, not part of this inspection.
Are pool lights and electrical items tested during the inspection?
Electrical items like pool lights are checked visually only. A full electrical test isn't part of this inspection.
What do I actually receive after the inspection?
A written report with photos, covering water chemistry, equipment condition, the pool surface, plumbing, the rough age of equipment, and running cost and upkeep advice.
Can this pick up a leak before I buy the house?
The inspection checks the pool surface for cracks and signs of leaks as part of the report, though a full leak diagnosis, if one's suspected, is a separate, more involved job.
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