Inground Pool "Home Inspections" and Evaluation Services
Most home inspection agencies are not qualified to inspect inground
pools. A pool is a highly specialized and complex component of the real
estate on which it is located, complete with it's own structure, utilities,
and associated systems. According to the National Association of Realtors,
in a report that was published in December of 2003, a properly constructed
pool in good working order can add about 8% to the value of a home in
the geographic area in which AquaVision operates. That's great news for
all of us who own inground pools, but the key is that the pool must be
in good working order. That 8% can quickly evaporate if the pool requires
extensive repair.
The potential for thousands of dollars in pool repairs can make the most appealing property less appealing. The "unknown" swimming pool could be the determining factor in an otherwise "perfect" property being passed-up for another fully-disclosed property. A savvy buyer will not buy an unknown commodity. A thorough swimming pool inspection and written evaluation by a qualified pool inspector can eliminate the swimming pool question mark.
Perhaps your intent is not to buy or sell real estate with a pool, but simply to have your existing pool evaluated for its integrity, or the feasibility of renovation. An independent evaluation of the current condition of your pool to determine the practicality of modernization could save you many thousands of dollars in ill-advised repair attempts. Should you renovate or replace? Our evaluation can save you money and potential headaches.
There is no reason to fear buying a home with an existing inground swimming pool. Since 1976, we have been involved in every aspect of building, renovating, and designing magnificent inground swimming pools. With a comprehensive inspection, we can evaluate the pool and provide a written report (with recommendations) on the pool and its associated systems.
AquaVision Pools is an independent pool consulting company. We have no hidden agenda. Currently, we don't build, service or remodel inground pools. While we can estimate the costs of repair (if requested), the estimate is not a prelude to bid the repair. It is simply a "good faith" estimate of potential expenditures associated with current deficiencies.
The non-invasive, visual inspection of an inground pool will take from 1-1/2 to 2 hours, depending on the complexity of the project, and will encompass much more than just the pool. While the actual pool inspection is extensive and detailed, other pool related features like deck surrounds, grading, safety features and equipment, fencing, etc. are also inspected and evaluated.
A detailed report is written and sent to the customer (within 24 hours in most cases) with specific recommendations, if applicable. This report is not a checklist, but rather a multi-page written report on the integrity and condition of the pool and related features.
Of course, in this part of the country inground swimming pools are not open year round. In fact, some pools are covered for 5 months are more. We can still perform a non-invasive, visual inspection of the integrity of the inground pool if the pool cover is removed and the pool water is clear.
Don't let the unknown condition of a pool be the determining factor in your real estate transaction. Let AquaVision enlighten you.
Inspection Fees
Pool Inspection - includes written report.........$375.00
Winterized Pool Inspection - pool, deck and filtration equipment area must be free of snow and the pool cover must be removed. In addition, the pool water must be clear. This inspection is a general condition inspection only, as the operation of the pool and equipment cannot be observed.........................$375.00
Estimate for repairs (approx. estimate for extensive repairs)..............Included
