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Pool Inspector

Our Pool Inspection services offer a thorough evaluation of swimming pools and spas, providing property owners or prospective buyers with essential information about the pool’s overall condition. This inspection includes an assessment of the primary components, such as the pool structure, visible surfaces, decking, and accessible mechanical systems like pumps, heaters, and filtration equipment. We also review safety elements, such as railings, ladders, and covers, to verify that they are secure and in good working order.

During the inspection, we conduct a visual examination of the pool shell, looking for any signs of cracking, staining, or potential leaks, as well as assessing the surrounding decking for tripping hazards or drainage concerns. Our evaluation of the mechanical systems focuses on the equipment’s visible and accessible parts to confirm that they are functioning as expected. This inspection process provides property owners or buyers with a clear understanding of any current issues or maintenance needs, supporting informed decision-making and helping to ensure the pool remains safe and enjoyable for future use.

A pool inspection is a visual examination of the pool system and the surrounding areas for defects or damage. A sample of the different components includes the following:

Safety Features

Adequate fencing, gates, barriers, alarms, and/or other protective devices are installed.
The pool is covered when not in use.
Steps, treads, ramps, ledges, and any other protrusions into the pool are marked with a contrasting color coating or tile on both the top and vertical rise.
Grates are visible from the deck, with no damage apparent.
Drain covers are installed.
Safety devices are installed on the heater.
Check valves between the heater and filter are installed.
Bonding and grounding are visible.
GFCIs are installed.
Electrical wiring is not passing directly over the pool or spa.
Air pressure-relief valves are installed on all pressure filter tanks.
The emergency shut-off switch for the spa is installed and clearly labeled.

Pool Deck and Surrounding Areas

Adequate storage space is provided for equipment.
Decks around the pool are not cluttered.
Surfaces leading to the pool, including the deck and steps, are slip-resistant.
Decks on all sides of the pool meet minimum safety standards.
The deck is separated from the pool wall perimeter.
There are no standing puddles on the deck.
All ladders, stanchions, chairs, rails, treads, plates, and other deck equipment are tightly secured in place.
An adequate means of egress from the pool is provided.
Coping stones and tiles are not chipped, cracked, or loose.
The pool shell appears smooth, without readily visible defects.
There is no visible surface staining.

Water Quality and Maintenance

The pool is vacuumed daily.
No debris is visible. The water is clean.
There’s no discoloration of the water.
Algae growth is not visible.
The pool water is tested at the frequency required or desired.
All water quality and chemical levels are within acceptable ranges during the most current test.
Bacteriological water analysis is performed on a regular basis.
Water temperature is maintained within acceptable levels and is appropriate for the primary activities being conducted in the pool.
The water temperature has been measured and recorded.
The water level appears to be maintained to allow for the removal of floating debris.
The water level appears at the proper height to allow continuous overflow of water into the gutters or skimmers.
Skimmer weirs, skimmer baskets, deck covers, and flow-adjustment devices are installed.

Equipment and Mechanical Systems

Main drain grates are bolted securely to the pool’s bottom.
Water return inlets are installed.
The type of heater is identified.
Efficiency and BTU ratings of the heater are identified.
The heater is installed on a level, non-combustible base.
The thermostat is identified and located.
The heater is installed downstream of the pump and filter.
Pool chemicals are stored a safe distance away from the heater.
Adequate clearances around the heater are maintained.
Lights are installed and are operational.
The type, number, and wattage of deck lighting are identified.
The number of underwater lights is noted.
Hose bibs are installed near the pool.
The centrifugal pump is secured to its base and is operating quietly.
The hair and lint strainer basket is clean of debris.
The type of pipe has been identified.
Pipes and fittings are not leaking.
Pipes are supported adequately.
Pipes are not showing signs of calcification, corrosion, or deterioration.
Filter tanks are accessible.
The filter’s brand is identified.
A clean sight glass or visual outfall of at least 3 feet has been provided.
The pressurized filter tanks and hair and lint traps are not leaking and are properly sealed.
All piping, filters, and components that are part of the system are labeled, tagged, color-coded, or otherwise identified.

Diving Board

No apparent defects or signs of repair are observed at the diving board.
The manufacturer of the diving board is visible on the board itself.

Spa

A spa is installed.
The spa is operational.
A spa cover is installed.
No physical damage is apparent at the spa.
A spa timer is installed and not reachable by a spa user.
The spa appears clean and adequately maintained.

A Pool Inspection requires a signature on the Pool Inspection Agreement. An example of the agreement may be viewed below.

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Pool Inspection Agreement

This is an Agreement between {{CLIENT_NAME}}, the undersigned Client, and us, Kore Home Inspections LLC, pertaining to our inspection of your swimming pool at the following address: {{ADDRESS}}

The terms below govern this Agreement.

You will pay us ${{PRICE}} for our inspection.
We will inspect the pool in accordance with the InterNACHI Pool and Spa Inspection Checklist. You understand that InterNACHI is not a party to this Agreement, has no control over us, and does not supervise us.
We will provide you with a written report summarizing our inspection. Our inspection and report are for your use only. You give us permission to discuss observations with real estate agents, owners, repair persons, or other interested parties. You will be the sole owner of the report and all rights to it. We are not responsible for use or misinterpretation by third parties, and third parties who rely on it in any way do so at their own risk and release us (including employees and business entities) from any liability whatsoever. If you or any person acting on your behalf provide the report to a third party who then sues you and/or us, you release us for any liability agree to pay our costs and legal fees in defending any action naming us. Our report is in no way a guarantee or warranty, express or implied, regarding the pool. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, to the fullest extent the law allows.
You agree that in all cases our liability shall be limited to liquidated damages in an amount not greater than the fee you paid us. You waive any claim for consequential, exemplary, special or incidental damages. You acknowledge that the liquidated damages are not a penalty, but that we intend them to (i) reflect the fact that actual damages may be difficult and impractical to ascertain; (ii) allocate risk between us; and (iii) enable us to perform the inspection for the agreed upon fee.
If you believe you have a claim against us, you agree to provide us with the following: (1) written notification of the basis for your claim within seven days of discovery; and (2) immediate access to the pool. Failure to comply with these conditions releases us from liability.
You agree that any litigation arising out of this Agreement shall be filed only in the Court having jurisdiction in the County where we have our principal place of business. If you fail to prove any claim against us, you agree to pay all our legal costs, expenses and fees incurred in defending that claim. You agree that any legal action against InterNACHI itself, allegedly arising out of this Agreement or our membership in InterNACHI, must be brought only in the District Court of Boulder County, Colorado. Before bringing any such action, you must provide InterNACHI with 30 days’ written notice of the nature of the claim. In any action against us or InterNACHI, you waive trial by jury.
If a court declares any provision of this Agreement invalid, the remaining provisions remain in effect. This Agreement represents our entire agreement; there are no terms or promises other than those set forth herein. No statement or promise by us shall be binding unless reduced to writing and signed by one of our authorized officers. Any modification of this Agreement must be in writing and signed by you and by one of our authorized officers. This Agreement shall be binding upon and enforceable by the parties and those that acquire their interests in this Agreement. You will have no cause of action against us after one year from the date of the inspection.
You will pay the inspection fee when we complete the inspection. You agree to pay all costs and attorney’s fees incurred in collecting the fee owed to us. If the Client is a corporation, LLC, or similar entity, you personally guarantee payment of the fee.
If a court finds any term of this Agreement ambiguous or that it otherwise requires judicial interpretation, the court shall not construe that term against us by reason of the rule that any ambiguity in a document is construed against the party drafting it. You had the opportunity to consult qualified counsel before signing this Agreement.
If there is more than one Client, you are signing on behalf of all of them, and you represent that you are authorized to do so.