Looking for Confidence In a Pool Inspector?

A swimming pool is one of the most valuable assets in a home. It can also be one of the most costly to deal with if something goes wrong. That’s why having someone you can trust is a key factor when hiring a pool inspector.

Done Right or Fly-by-Night?

Swimming Pool Inspection Services uses its nationwide network of licensed pool inspectors when conducting inspections. These inspectors have many years of experience in dealing with the ins and outs of swimming pools. Not only can they spot the exact situation with a pool, they can also recommend the industry standard and most efficient means of restoration.

In addition to pool inspectors who can handle spa inspections and waterscapes.  Swimming Pool Inspection Services has inspectors that specialize exclusively in spas.

These pool and spa inspectors are not “one-polers” [just a guy in a truck]. They are seasoned and well-versed contractors.

Why Not Use the Usual Pool Worker?

Though there are a lot of good and honest homeowners and pool workers out there, there are also a good number who are not so genuine. A leak in a liner can suddenly become “vandalism” and an eager pool man gets insurance money for a new liner. Faulty pool lights become “all electrical and pool liner damaged by lightning” and the pool worker gets insurance money for an extensive and expensive job. This is not meant to be a generalized statement against good relationships between homeowners and their help – it is just a caution when dealing with pool claims.

Using a Trusted Pool Inspector

In one case, a homeowner stated that her pool and steps had been damaged by ice from the previous harsh winter and had received a bid to replace the liner and over $3,000.00 of pool equipment. “The ice just tore up my pool” was repeated by the homeowner many times when explaining what happened to her swimming pool. However, the homeowner was not able to provide us with the age, builder, or brand name of the pool. In fact, the homeowner was unable to even provide an invoice or the names of any service people who had performed her pool closing.

The inspector observed the pool liner to be in fair condition and exhibiting signs that were typical of a liner pool that may have been drained and allowed to sit in the sun too long. No signs of “ice damage” were seen in the liner, only neglect and possible poor installation (the liner was too small and too tight). The equipment was found to be in fair condition and not in need of replacement. The cause of the pool trouble was isolated to be improper care by the homeowner over a long period of time and a possibly incorrect installation of the liner.

The best inspection for a pool claim is done by an objective, licensed contractor who doesn’t have a vested interest in the outcome.

For assistance in finding such an inspector, please contact Swimming Pool Inspection Services.

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