Aerial view of a residential swimming pool at golden hour showing deck, coping, and crystal blue water
Pool & Spa Inspection Service

What's
Beneath
the Surface?

A certified inspector walks your pool deck, reads the tile lines, and catches the hairline crack in the bond beam — before it becomes a five-figure repair.

1 in 8 pools
closed on inspection
$150–$600
inspection cost
$18,000+
avg bond beam repair
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Deck & Coping
Shell & Finish
Mechanical Equipment
Electrical & Bonding
Water Chemistry
Safety Barriers
GFCI Compliance
Main Drain Covers
Return Fittings
Skimmer Integrity
Deck & Coping
Shell & Finish
Mechanical Equipment
Electrical & Bonding
Water Chemistry
Safety Barriers
GFCI Compliance
Main Drain Covers
Return Fittings
Skimmer Integrity
Inspection Protocol

Five Zones.
Zero Guesswork.

Our inspection follows a systematic walkthrough — the same path every time, the same 120+ checkpoints, documented with photos and code references.

Close-up of pool coping stones at water level showing tile line and deck surface
01IBC §1804.4

Where water meets structure

Deck & Coping

Drainage pitch, expansion joints, coping stone integrity, surface cracks, and trip hazards. A 2% grade failure channels water toward the foundation — invisible until it isn't.

34%
of decks show active drainage failure
Underwater view of pool shell showing tile work and plaster finish at the waterline
02ANSI/APSP-5

The hidden cost beneath fresh plaster

Shell & Finish

Plaster delamination, hollow tile, stain patterns indicating active leaks, vinyl liner tears, fiberglass spider cracks. A resurface hides a lot.

$8,400
avg shell repair when caught late
Pool equipment pad showing pump, filter, and heater installation
03NEC §680.21

The pad tells the full story

Mechanical Equipment

Pump seals, filter pressure differentials, heater heat exchanger, valve operation, exposed plumbing leaks. Equipment failure compounds — one failing seal stresses every downstream component.

1 in 5
equipment pads have active leaks
Pool electrical panel and GFCI outlets near pool equipment showing bonding connections
04NEC §680.26

The fault that kills silently

Electrical & Bonding

GFCI protection, bonding grid continuity, underwater lighting, panel proximity, equipment grounding. The National Electrical Code requires complete bonding — gaps carry voltage into the water.

15.1%
of spas closed for electrical violations
05 // Water Chemistry & SafetyMAHC §6.5

Safety Barriers, Chemical Levels & Clarity

Free chlorine, pH, total alkalinity, cyanuric acid, and main drain visibility. A public pool with absent free chlorine triggers immediate closure. Residential pools with the same chemistry are just waiting for the right conditions.

11.8%
pools closed on routine inspection
Field Intelligence

The Numbers
Don't Lie.

Every stat below represents a real inspection outcome. The question isn't whether defects exist — it's whether you know about them before you sign.

CPSC Field Data
1 in 8 pools

fails routine public inspection — closed on the spot for health hazards

Insurance Claims Avg.Structural
$12,000–$40,000

typical bond beam structural repair when crack is caught after water infiltration begins

NEC §680.26Electrical
Bonding failure

is the leading cause of electrocution in residential pools — often invisible without a continuity test

APSP Industry Survey
63% of buyers

skip the pool inspection — and 28% of those report unexpected repair costs within 12 months

Vinyl Liner DataStructural
$3,500–$9,000

liner replacement cost — a tear missed at purchase becomes a negotiation point you no longer have

Health Dept. Records
15.1% of hot tubs

closed during routine commercial inspection — primarily for GFCI and bonding violations

Your inspection costs $150–$600.

A missed bond beam crack costs $12,000–$40,000. A missed bonding failure is a liability no dollar amount covers. The math is straightforward.

Who We Serve

Three Clients.
One Standard.

Young couple standing at the edge of a residential backyard pool reviewing documents
63%
of buyers skip pool inspection
For the purchase

Know what you're actually buying.

Standing at the edge of a backyard pool wondering what's hiding beneath that suspiciously fresh resurface? We give you the answer — in writing, with photos, before you close. 63% of buyers skip this step. The other 37% sleep better.

Real estate agent in professional attire reviewing pool inspection report beside residential pool
18 days
faster average close with pre-listing report
For the transaction

Protect the deal. Own the disclosure.

A current inspection report strengthens buyer confidence, eliminates last-minute negotiation surprises, and gives you documented evidence of due diligence. Agents who order pre-listing inspections close 18 days faster on average.

Commercial swimming pool facility with professional pool management equipment and safety signage
MAHC
Model Aquatic Health Code compliant
For compliance

Keep the facility open. Keep the license.

Commercial aquatic facilities operate under the Model Aquatic Health Code. A single GFCI violation or absent main drain cover triggers immediate closure. We assess Active Managerial Control and deliver a compliance roadmap, not a citation.

Risk Assessment

Check Your Pool's
Risk Score

Five questions. 90 seconds. A personalized risk profile that tells you exactly what to ask about before you sign.

Step 1 of 5

What type of pool?

Pool construction affects inspection complexity and common failure modes.

Licensed & Insured
ASHI Standards
120+ Checkpoints
24–48h Report