That swimming pool glistening like a turquoise gem in the backyard may be one of the factors that tempt you to quickly close the deal on a new home…
…But before you do, it pays to know a good deal more about that pool than what you can see at a glance. The home inspector you’re paying for is there to inspect the house. Take a look at his inspection report and you’ll usually find a disclaimer that restricts the scope of pre/post home sale pool inspections to little more than a quick, visual once-over — as well as limiting his liability for anything he missed. It’s there for a good reason: Home inspectors know little about swimming pool equipment and technology.
Do yourself a favor. Let the home inspector look for termite damage in the crawl space and get a swimming pool inspection from the professionals at Caltech Pools. Potential home buyers in Los Angeles can arrange for a pre/post home sale pool inspection conducted by Caltech inspectors simply by calling (818) 436-2953 or completing the online request form on our website.
Caltech Pool’s twenty year’s experience focuses on the swimming pool inspection with both an up-close external appraisal of the integrity of the pool structure, tile and surface as well as an in-depth inspection of all swimming pool equipment. Pumps, filters, heaters and skimmers are tested in operation and verified. The lights and all pool electrical circuits are examined for function and shock hazard. Drain covers and drain configuration will be verified for operation as well as compliance with building codes and drain safety practices. If a spa is included in the pool, proper operation of spa functions are observed and documented.
The span of time involved in a home purchase may not provide sufficient opportunity to identify covert pool leaks through traditional methods such as monitoring pool water levels. This can lead to unpleasant and expensive surprises for the home buyer long after escrow closes.
For a nominal additional fee, Caltech’s LeakTronics pool leak detection inspection technology utilizes sensitive submersible microphones to instantly detect the audio signature of leaks and pinpoint the leak’s location.
Caltech pre/post home sale pool inspections benefit not only home buyers, but Los Angeles realtors may also profit from recommending Caltech’s two decades of expertise in swimming pool inspections. Defects or malfunctions documented in advance by Caltech’s professional swimming pool home inspections and remedied by the seller can increase the potential buyer’s peace of mind and enhance the likelihood of a successful sale.
