A clear look at the pool before it becomes yours.
A visual and operational review of the pool or spa, its equipment, barriers and surrounding deck so you know what you are buying.
Pool & Spa Inspection
A pool is one of the most expensive features of a Florida home, and it is also one of the easiest to overlook during a purchase. Sellers clean the water and the deck. What matters is what is under the surface: the shell, the plumbing, the pump and filter, the heater and the safety barriers that Florida requires. Those are the items that cost real money when they fail.
Caleb Charbonneau reviews the pool or spa, runs the equipment, checks the visible plumbing and electrical connections and looks at the enclosure, fencing, gates and alarms. You get photos and plain language notes on what works, what is worn and what deserves a specialist's estimate before closing. Ask any question you like.
What the inspection includes.
- Pool and spa shell, tile and coping condition
- Deck, drains and surrounding surfaces
- Pump, filter and visible plumbing operation
- Heater and timer operation where present
- Lights, bonding and visible electrical connections
- Skimmers, returns and main drain covers
- Screen enclosure, fencing, gates and door alarms
- Written report with photos
The right time to call.
Three situations where this inspection earns its keep.
When buying a home with a pool
A standard home inspection does not cover the pool in detail. Adding a pool and spa inspection during your inspection period lets you negotiate repairs or budget for them before closing.
Before listing
Pool problems found by a buyer's inspector can stall a sale. Knowing the condition of the equipment and surfaces ahead of time lets you fix or disclose on your own terms.
On a home you already own
A periodic look at the equipment, barriers and deck can catch leaks, worn seals and failing safety features while they are still small repairs.
Good to know.
Is the pool included in a full home inspection?
Only in a limited way. The full home inspection notes the pool's presence and obvious hazards, but the equipment, shell and barriers need their own time and attention. Order the pool and spa inspection alongside the home inspection and both are done in one visit.
Do you do leak detection?
No. Leak detection uses pressure testing and specialized equipment and is done by a pool leak specialist. If the inspection finds water loss, staining or equipment that suggests a leak, the report says so, and you can bring in a specialist before closing.
Do you check the pool barrier requirements?
Yes. Florida requires a barrier such as a fence, screen enclosure, approved pool cover or door and window alarms on homes with pools. The report notes what is in place and anything that appears missing or not working, so you know where the home stands.
Often booked together.
A top to bottom visual review of a home's major systems and structure, explained in plain language.
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An inspection timed for homebuyers, so you understand a property's condition before your option period ends.
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- Full Home Inspection
- Pre-Purchase Inspection
- Pre-Listing Inspection
- 4-Point Inspection
- Wind Mitigation Inspection
- Pre-Pour Inspection
- Pre-Drywall Inspection
- New Construction Final Inspection
- Builder Warranty Inspection
- Move-Out Inspection
- Rental Inspection
- Indoor Air Quality Testing
- Mold Swab Testing
- Well Water Testing
- Pool & Spa Inspection