Pool & Spa Inspection Services
Know the condition of every system before you close.
A residential swimming pool or spa represents a significant investment — and a significant liability. From structural integrity and equipment function to safety compliance and water chemistry, FPI pool and spa inspections give buyers a complete condition picture so there are no expensive surprises after closing.
Complete Pool Assessment
Structure, decking, equipment, fencing, and safety features all evaluated.
Same Appointment
Bundled with your home inspection — no second visit, no second invoice.
Documented Findings
Pool and spa findings included in your same-day inspection report.
What a Pool & Spa Inspection Covers
FPI pool and spa inspections evaluate: pool shell or liner condition for cracks, staining, or delamination; coping, tile, and decking for structural integrity and tripping hazards; equipment including pump, filter, heater, and automation systems; electrical components including bonding, GFCI protection, and underwater lighting; plumbing including visible supply and return lines, skimmers, and drains; safety features including fencing, self-closing gates, drain covers, and anti-entrapment compliance; and spa shell, jets, blower, and heating equipment where applicable.
Water chemistry is noted but not laboratory-tested as part of a standard inspection. Inspectors operate pool equipment during the evaluation where accessible and safe to do so, documenting system function or noting equipment failures.
Why Pool Inspections Matter at Closing
Pool and spa repairs are expensive. Replacing a pump or heater can run $800 to $3,000. Resurfacing a plaster pool costs $5,000 to $15,000 or more. A cracked shell or failing liner is a major expense that a buyer should know about before — not after — they sign closing documents.
Beyond cost, pool safety is a serious concern. Deficient fencing, missing or non-compliant drain covers, and improperly bonded electrical systems represent liability and safety risks. FPI inspectors are trained to identify safety deficiencies that need to be addressed regardless of transaction outcome.
How It Works
Add to Your Home Inspection
Request pool and spa inspection when scheduling. Available as a same-appointment add-on service.
Equipment and Structure Evaluated
Inspector assesses all accessible pool and spa components, operating equipment where safe to do so.
Safety Assessment
Fencing, electrical bonding, drain compliance, and other safety features are documented.
Report Delivered
Pool and spa findings are integrated into your same-day home inspection report.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is not universally required, but it is strongly advisable. Pool repairs and safety deficiencies discovered after closing become the buyer’s responsibility and expense. Documenting them before closing creates options.
Standard pool inspection does not include laboratory water chemistry testing. Inspectors note water clarity and visible conditions. If laboratory water analysis is needed, ask about adding it to your inspection order.
An unmaintained pool is a reason to be more thorough, not less. Green water, equipment that has not run in months, and deteriorated surfaces are all findings that affect value and negotiation. We document what we find.
Yes. Standalone above-ground spas and integrated spa features on pools are evaluated as part of a pool and spa inspection.
Schedule Your Pool & Spa Inspection
Add a professional pool and spa inspection to your home inspection order. FPI documents condition, equipment function, and safety issues — delivered same day.