A pool compliance inspection is about one thing: whether the barrier around your pool or spa keeps young children out. It isn't a check of your water, pump or pool shell.

Here's what happens at one of our inspections.

1. Booking

Call Garry on 0417 277 164 or send an enquiry. Have the property address handy, and tell him why you need the certificate (selling, leasing, or a council letter) and any deadline, such as an auction or settlement date. Same-day service is available whenever possible.

2. The barrier

We measure the fence height at several points, check ground levels, photograph every panel and post, and assess the strength and rigidity of the glass, aluminium or timber panels.

3. Gates

Each gate is tested to make sure it self-closes from any open position and latches properly, that the latch is at the right height, and that a child couldn't climb up or reach the latch from nearby steps or furniture.

4. Climbable zones

We look inside and outside the fence for anything a child could use to climb over: retaining walls, pool equipment, planter boxes, and plants near boundary fences.

5. Access from the house

Windows, doors, decks and stairs that open into the pool area are checked. This is common around compact plunge pools and spa combos.

6. The result

We explain every finding before we leave. Then you get either:

a certificate of compliance, recorded on the NSW Swimming Pool Register, or
a written list of what needs fixing, with priorities and practical solutions.

Once the fixes are done, a re-inspection gets you your certificate.

Want to get it right first time?

Read how to prepare for your pool inspection, or just call Garry and ask.

How a pool inspection works