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#1

Originally Posted By: gbell
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An interesting topic was brought up during the pool and spa class yesterday.


What SOP do you use when inspecting a pool?

Do you charge an extra fee for pools?

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Greg Bell
Bell Inspection Service

#2

Originally Posted By: bkelly2
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Yes to extra fee.

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“I used to be disgusted, Now I try to Be amused”-Elvis Costello

#3

Originally Posted By: mzwerin
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My biz partner and I are working on creating a SOP regarding Pool Inspections. It might be a while till it actually gets written, but when it gets finished, I’ll post it for NACHI’s approval.


Anyone else interested in doing the same, please do so & we all will be able to make something out of nothing.


On the other hand, has NACHI approached this issue in the past?


Sometimes we charge extra, most times it just get padded into the fee.

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Michael Zwerin
Co-Owner: MTC Home Inspections
Palm Beach County Florida
SE FL NACHI Chapter - Director

#4

Originally Posted By: bkelly2
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I use the sections that came with my reporting software, I have tweaked it a little bit to add or delete areas where necessary. My next step will be to clarify what it is I consider a pool/spa inspection to limit my liability.


A side note I defect out 80% of pools for safety enclosures.

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"I used to be disgusted, Now I try to Be amused"-Elvis Costello

#5

Originally Posted By: mzwerin
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Brian, How’s 'bout sharing what you already have? Might be a big step in the right direction.

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Michael Zwerin


Co-Owner: MTC Home Inspections


Palm Beach County Florida


SE FL NACHI Chapter - Director

#6

Originally Posted By: mboyett
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Pool_Inspection_Guidelines.PDF )


( Download File: Pools.pdf )

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Mike Boyett


Capital City Inspections


Austin, Tx


www.capcityinspections.com

#7

Originally Posted By: bkelly2
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Nice Michael,


These are the headings I use
General comments and description
Enclosure
Overall observations
Interior finish
Deck and coping
expansion joint
skimmer
tiles
suction line covers
pool ilight
spa light
diving board
ladder & rails
pool-spa motors
spa blower
supply & return lines
filter heater
solar
overhead power lines
electrical
auto fill valve
areator
pop up cleaners

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"I used to be disgusted, Now I try to Be amused"-Elvis Costello

#8

Originally Posted By: Jay Moge
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up here in N.H. pool are usualy only used for about 4 months a year and not usualy in very good shape after seller decides to sell and “lets it go”. so for that reason i charge extra. if it’s an indoor pool, usualy the rest of the house is big enough to justify a higher price for the inspection anyway and they don’t complain. icon_cool.gif

#9

Originally Posted By: dandersen
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For anyone not considering charging extra for pool inspection, there is someone out there that will charge for this inspection. Why place yourself at increased risk without increased consideration?


In this area, pool inspectors do not do electrical inspections to the pool equipment or receptacles/fixtures associated with the pool. Normally, I do the electrical inspection to the pool as an extra fee and recommend a pool company evaluate the pool system. For clients that have never had a pool (which is a majority of them) they need some help with chemical schedules and operation which is highly valuable information that they can get from the pool contractor who will be providing these materials/services.