Pre-purchase
Pre-purchase pool inspection
Buying a property with a pool or spa? An inspection before you commit tells you whether the barrier complies and what work may be needed.
Why it matters for buyers
If the seller attaches a certificate of non-compliance to the contract, the buyer must fix the listed defects and get a certificate of compliance within 90 days of settlement. Knowing the likely work up front helps you budget and negotiate. (Source: Building Commission NSW.)
How it works
We can liaise directly with the vendor or real estate agent to arrange access. We check the barrier, gates, climbable zones and access from the house, and explain what we find.
Related: selling a house with a pool · how to check a certifier is registered
Reviews
From buyers
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I bought a new house and was advised that the pool safety was not compliant and would need a larger panel of glass in one area. I engaged Georges River Pool Certifiers for a second opinion and was delighted to find that the glass panel in question was in fact compliant. Thank you for your expertise Garry, happy to recommend your services.
Garry replied
Thanks for the great review Lesley, it is very much appreciated
One of the nicest blokes you'll ever meet. Garry came to our property which we had recently bought and went through all our concerns with us regarding the certification of the pool. Garry went beyond the scope of works to ensure everything complied. Thanks very much.
Garry replied
Thank you Rinay -you are very kind
Areas
Sydney Metro and Greater Sydney
About 100 km around our Padstow office. Further out? Call us. See the coverage map
Guides
Related guides
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Selling a house with a pool in NSW
What you need in the contract when you sell a NSW property with a pool or spa, your three certificate options, and how to avoid a last-minute delay.
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How to check a pool certifier is registered
Only a council or a registered certifier can issue a NSW pool certificate. How to check a certifier's licence on the NSW public register in a minute.
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Pool certification services: what we inspect and what you get
What a pool certification service covers: gates, latches, barriers, boundary fences and landscaping, then a certificate or a clear plan to comply.
Need a pool certificate?
Call Garry for a quote and the next available inspection. Same-day service whenever possible.
Garry Scott, licensed E1 certifier, BPB2932