Chicagoland & Suburbs • Cook, Lake, DuPage, McHenry, Will, Kane
2,400+ 5-Star Reviews
Specialty Service
Pool & Spa Inspection ($350)
We evaluate the pool's structure, equipment, and all safety features including perimeter fencing, gates, latches, door alarms, GFCIs, deck, coping, bond beam, equal-potential bonding, and pool surface.
Is Pool & Spa Inspection Worth It for You?
An honest breakdown of the pros, cons, and when the risk justifies the cost.
Pros
- Pool repairs — including structural cracks, equipment failures, and bonding deficiencies — can be significant and unexpected costs
- Safety features are code requirements and carry real liability exposure, particularly with children
- Leaks and equipment failures can produce dramatically inflated water bills that are difficult to detect without a camera or pressure test
Cons
- A pool with recent service documentation and new equipment carries relatively low risk of significant findings
- If equipment is under warranty, repair costs may be covered regardless of inspection outcome
When the Risk Is High
- The pool is older with no recent service records or equipment documentation
- There are visible signs of surface cracking, staining, or equipment wear
- Safety features appear incomplete, damaged, or non-compliant
- Children will be using the pool
When the Risk Is Low
- The pool is relatively new with documented recent service and current equipment
- All safety features are intact, visible, and operational