Answer: No Explanation: The inspection of pools is outside the scope of a home inspection. |
WIN Home Inspection |
Answer: No Explanation: Most people don’t realize the home inspector is generally not qualified to inspect the pool. I have over 40 year of swimming pool service experience. I will inspect the pool structure and equipment and give you a written inspection with photos attached the day of the inspection. |
Pool Inspections by Howard |
Answer: No Explanation: This is an extra service |
S&B Property Inspections LLC |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: A pool inspection requires a small additional charge because it requires an additional insurance coverage to do so and it adds time and effort to the inspection. |
Inspect Pro 360, PLLC |
Answer: No Explanation: Not included but we do for an additional charge. |
1st Choice Inspection |
Answer: No Explanation: Pools and spas are a specialty service. |
Pinkerton Inspection Agency LLC |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: Yes Explanation: If a pool is on property, documentation and photographs of all fences and gates are provided. |
Harris Business Professionals |
Answer: No Explanation: This is typically done by separate contractor. |
HouseMaster Home Inspections |
Answer: No Explanation: Pool and spa inspections are additional. |
Mountain View Inspection Services |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: Our experts specialize only in Pools and hot tubs. |
Duck's Pools & Spas |
Answer: No Explanation: Pool inspections are always an additional charge since the majority of homes, especially in Montana, do not have pools. |
Shedhorn Inspection Services, LLC |
Answer: Yes Explanation: Pool inspections are part of my standard inspections. |
Aspire Inspection Services |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: The decking, handrails and safety items should be inspected. The operation of the filter and pump system and the water condition should have a more technical inspection performed. |
Reality Property Inspections |
Answer: No Explanation: Normally there is a extra charge |
Corpus Christi Home Inspections |
Answer: No Explanation: Pool inspections require additional certification, and are typically an additional fee. |
Safeguard Home Inspection, LLC |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: Typically it’s an extra charge |
TnT Home Inspections |
Answer: No Explanation: No. Home inspectors do not have the experience in most cases to inspect swimming pools. With 27 years of swimming pool construction and service I have seen and delt with literally thousands of situations and can guide a homebuyer through this process. |
Leviathan Pool Service |
Answer: No Explanation: The pool deck will be inspected but the pool itself will not. |
Moran Property Inspections |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: Some inspectors include pool inspections but most use it as an add on service as the majority of homes do not have pools to be inspected. |
InFocus Inspection |
Answer: No Explanation: I do not do home inspection I do not know houses as well as I do swimming pools, like wise a home inspector does not know pools like he does a house |
WaterBender Pools |
Answer: No Explanation: Only in requested. I most turn it on and check for obvious problems. A good inspection requires testing of electrical and water and equipment. Just a quick check... unlees customer asks and is agreed upon. |
North State Inspections |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: No, it is additional due to the extra time involved in the inspection. |
Royalty Home Solutions, Inc |
Answer: Yes Explanation: Inspecting pool equipment for leaks and the operational condition of the pool is a curtesy for the customer. The customer needs to know what they are buying. |
Scheidt Home Inspection |
Answer: Yes Explanation: only the plumbing and condition, no lab work included |
Huskey Home Inspection, LLC |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: Pools are not required in the standards of practice and the state law in Pennsylvania. |
Contractors Corp. |
Answer: No Explanation: There is an additional cost for pools and spas |
Gilded Leaf Home Inspections LLC |
Answer: No Explanation: Pool insepctions are an additional fee. While I do personaly inspect pools and spas I still recommend that my clients do not pay me the additional fee for the pool inspection. I advise them that if they are going to have a local pool company service their equiptment that during the buying phase it is a great time to find a local qualified comapany and create an ongoing relationship. |
Morrow Inspection Services, PLLC |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: Pool inspections are an added service. I do have the knowledge to conduct a pool inspection but some clients prefer a pool specialist to conduct that part of the inspection. Please take note that pool inspection are incomplete if the pool is not open. |
Best Choice Inspections |
Answer: No Explanation: No pool inspections are extra |
At Ease Home Inspection |
Answer: No Explanation: Pools require special training for inspection. They will be an extra charge. |
Look First Homes, LLC |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: In Wisconsin pools are a specialty item. We outsource our pool inspections to a company who often takes as much time to inspect the pool as we do for an inspection. They are great! |
Honest Home Inspections & Milwaukee Mold Inspector |
Answer: No Explanation: This is an additional fee. |
Master Building Inspectors |
Answer: No Explanation: Additional charge. |
House and Home Inspection Services |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: Pool inspection is a separate specialty service & requires a certificate in pool & spa inspection. |
Home Inspection Solutions |
Answer: No Explanation: Pool inspections are very specialized and should only be conducted by a certified pool inspector. |
J. Michael Simon, LLC |
Answer: No Explanation: Most homes do not have pools so they generally are not factored into the estimate of cost for a regular home inspection. All inspectors are not trained nor qualified to inspect a pool/spa and your inspector should be asked specifically about their training to perform an inspection on a pool/spa. |
Rightway Residential Home Inspections |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: This is an additional cost as not every property has a pool. |
ABC Home Inspections LLC |
Answer: No Explanation: A home inspection should cover the functionality of the working parts. You should have a certified pool operator inspect a pool if the home inspector is not certified. |
Your Home Property Consultants |
Answer: No Explanation: I do pool and spa inspections for an additional cost. I'm a certified pool and spa I operator. |
Henson Home Inspections |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: We do offer pool inspections at an additional charge. |
A Balance Home Inspection |
Answer: No Explanation: separate |
American Home & Environmental |
Answer: Yes Explanation: Its Free for us to do a pool inspection for the first time, we give you and estimate on the spot. |
Affordable Pool Pro |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: No its an addtinal cost |
A & H PROPERTIES |
Answer: No Explanation: It is up to the inspector. It depends on their training and comfort level. |
Corley Home Inspections, LLC |
Answer: No Explanation: Pool and spa inspection extra |
OnSite Home Inspection, LLC |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: It is an extra charge |
MJL Home Inspectors |
Answer: No Explanation: Pools and Spas should be inspected by service professionals |
Hancock Consulting & Inspections, PLLC |
Answer: No Explanation: $75-100 additional |
ATM Home Inspection |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: Pool inspections should be done by licensed professionals, IE installers and pool maintenance companies. |
AHI Residential & Commercial Inspections |
Answer: No Explanation: I include it in my typical inspection. |
iInspect |
Answer: No Explanation: No- usually a separate charge unless the pool is built inside the house |
JKM Home Inspections |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: Not sure Explanation: depends on individual situations |
Phoenix Home Inspections LLC |
Answer: No Explanation: A pool is not part of a standard inspection fee for my company. I charge additional for the service. |
Legacy Home Inspection & Appraisal LLC |
Answer: No Explanation: A home inspector might be able to point out some obvious issues with the pool, but a pool inspector should be brought in to inspect all of the accessible pool systems (plumbing, electrical, etc.). |
MJ Services |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: No pool/spa inspections are ancillary inspections not in the general scope of a home inspection. |
Higher Standards Property Solutions LLC |
Answer: No Explanation: Beyond the scope of a home inspection |
MC2 Home Inspections |
Answer: Yes Explanation: Pools and sprinkler systems are included in a typical inspection. |
Wilson Property Inspection, LLC |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: This is a ancillary item and for an extra fee it will be done. |
Straight Street Home & Structural Pest Inspections |
Answer: No Explanation: additional cost to this service |
Valley Home Inspectors LLC |
Answer: No Explanation: Our company does exclusively pool and spa inspections. Because there is an unbelievable amount of information to know about a swimming pool and how it functions, it is not recommended to have a home inspector do the pool and spa inspection. It is highly recommended to have a pool expert do the inspection. |
ALWAYS SPARKLING POOL & SPA INSPECTIONS & SERVICES |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: Yes Explanation: Limited visual inspection and verification the pump is working would be standard pool inspection protocol. |
Inspections by Randall LLC |
Answer: No Explanation: Pool |
SDPOOLMASTER |
Answer: No Explanation: Swimming pools are sometimes included in home inspections. For some great information about pool safety, go to: http://www.uchomeinspection.com/pro-tips/swimming-pool-safety/ |
Up Close Home Inspection |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: No. Pool inspections require additional endorsements for the inspector, and therefore will not be part of a standard inspection. |
Thill Home Inspections, LLC |
Answer: Yes Explanation: The electrical to the pool light |
Team Texas Construction, LLC |
Answer: No Explanation: Pool inspections are not typically included, but most pools should be drained to be properly inspected for cracks and necessary repairs. |
Home Fax Inspections |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: A pool inspection is an add-on fee. |
1st Choice Home Inspections |
Answer: No Explanation: Pool inspections are an additional charge. |
Carolina Regional Inspection Services |
Answer: No Explanation: Additional fee for pool and spas. |
Emerald Inspection Service, LLC |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: This also requires a specific certification and can be provided as additional service. |
Professional Home Inspection Services LLC |
Answer: No Explanation: Additional charge. |
Commonwealth Inspections |
Answer: No Explanation: I do a quick overview of the pool area, but not a thorough inspection. |
Middleton Home Inspection |
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ProMatcher |
Answer: No Explanation: A Pool is generally not part of a Home Inspection. |
Landry Professional Home Services |
Answer: No Explanation: Not in our market. However, it may be the "standard" in other areas (e.g., Florida). |
Metrolina Inspection Services, LLC |
Answer: Yes Explanation: Some inspectors shy away from pool inspections.
However, I am certified for pools.
I also own a pools and am always happy to share advice. |
KJ Wood Home Inspections |
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ProMatcher |