For Home Buyers
Pool Inspection for Home Buyers
A pool can be the most expensive system on the property to repair. Find out what you are buying before your option period ends.
What I Inspect
General home inspections often do not go deep on the pool. Mine covers the pool from end to end.
- Pool shell & surface condition
- Equipment age, condition & remaining life
- Plumbing pressure test
- Electrical safety & bonding check
- Drain covers, barriers & safety items
- Estimated repair costs
Common Red Flags
These are the kinds of issues a pool inspection is designed to catch before closing.
- Pump or motor that is loud, hot, or will not prime
- Heater that will not fire or shows corrosion
- Cracks, delamination or rough plaster
- Pressure loss that points to a plumbing leak
- Missing or out-of-date drain covers
- Missing bonding or electrical safety concerns
Your Report
- High-resolution photos of every component
- Equipment model numbers, age & condition ratings
- Pool surface condition with severity grading
- Water chemistry analysis & recommendations
- Safety compliance status
- Estimated repair costs for any issues found
- Priority ranking — what to fix now vs. later
- Maintenance recommendations going forward
Want to see one? View a sample report or grab the free pool inspection checklist.
Pricing
Standard
$400
PDF report within 24 hours
- Full inspection by a CPO-certified pro
- Shareable PDF with photos
- Repair cost estimates
- Report within 24 hours
Rush
$600
Same-day inspection
- Everything in Standard
- Same-day inspection
- Built for tight option periods
- Call to confirm same-day availability
All inspection prices are plus travel, quoted when you book based on the property address.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why get a separate pool inspection?
General home inspections often do not go deep on the pool. A pool inspection runs every piece of equipment, checks the surface, plumbing, bonding and safety items, and gives you repair cost estimates.
When should I book it?
Right after your contract is executed, so the report is back with time left in the option period to get quotes and negotiate.
Do I need to be there?
It is not required. Many buyers meet me at the end for a walkthrough, but the PDF report covers everything with photos.
What happens if you find problems?
The report ranks issues by priority and includes estimated repair costs, which buyers commonly use for repair requests or price negotiations.
Ready to Schedule?
Standard $400 with a PDF report in 24 hours, or Rush $600 for a same-day inspection.