Ancillary Inspection Service

What’s under the
surface matters.

A pool can hide a lot behind clean water and a fresh deck. Our pool inspection covers the structure, equipment, and safety features so you know exactly what you’re buying, selling, or maintaining.

Bundle with your home inspection
Same-day report, photos included

On the inspection checklist

Pool shell, coping & decking

Fencing & barrier code compliance

Pump, filter & heater equipment

Electrical bonding & GFCI protection

Safety equipment & alarms

Visible leak & plumbing indicators

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What’s Included

A pool inspection that goes past the water line.

We evaluate the structure, the equipment that keeps it running, and the safety features that keep people in your family safe around it.

01

Structure & Surface

Pool shell, coping, decking, and surrounding hardscape checked for cracking, settling, and surface deterioration.

02

Barriers & Code

Fencing, gates, and self-latching hardware reviewed against applicable safety barrier requirements.

03

Pump & Filtration

Pump, filter, and circulation system checked for proper operation, age, and visible wear.

04

Heater & Equipment Pad

Heater function, gas or electric connections, and equipment pad layout evaluated where present.

05

Electrical & Bonding

GFCI protection, equipotential bonding, and lighting reviewed for safety around water.

06

Safety & Accessories

Alarms, covers, ladders, and diving equipment checked for condition and proper anchoring.

A pool changes what’s at stake in a home sale.

It’s one of the few features that adds real liability along with real value. Knowing its condition protects buyers, sellers, and everyone who swims in it.

1

Buyers avoid surprise repair costs

Resurfacing, equipment replacement, and structural repair can run into the thousands. Knowing now means negotiating now.

2

Sellers get ahead of objections

A documented inspection before listing means fewer surprises during the buyer’s due diligence period.

3

Safety barriers protect people, not just deals

Fencing and alarm gaps are a real drowning risk, not just a checklist item. We flag them clearly.

How It Works

Add it to your inspection in one call.

Most clients bundle a pool inspection with their home inspection. Same visit, same inspector, one report.

01

Schedule

Add pool inspection when you book online or by phone, alongside your home inspection.

02

On-Site Evaluation

Your inspector evaluates the structure, equipment, and safety features in person.

03

Walkthrough

We point out what we found on-site and explain what matters most.

04

Report

A clear, photo-backed report lands in your inbox within 24 hours.

Performed by the same Bent Nail inspectors already in your yard for the home inspection, no second appointment, no second company.
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Common Questions

Pool Inspection FAQ

Can this be added to my home inspection? +

Yes. Most clients add it at booking. If the pool comes up after you’ve already scheduled, call us and we’ll add it where the timeline allows.

Do you test water chemistry? +

We don’t test water chemistry. Chemical levels shift from day to day, so a single reading on inspection day wouldn’t give you a reliable picture. Our pool and hot tub inspection instead focuses on what doesn’t change day to day: structural condition, equipment and systems, electrical safety, and safety-related features.

What if the pool is winterized or covered? +

We can still evaluate the visible structure, equipment, and safety barriers. Anything we can’t access gets noted clearly in the report rather than guessed at.

Does this apply to hot tubs and spas too? +

Yes, the same evaluation applies to attached and freestanding spas. Let us know what’s on the property when you schedule.

Know what you’re getting before you close.