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Pool Inspections for Home Buyers and Sellers in Clearwater, FL

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You are under contract on a house with a pool, and the home inspector's report gives it one line. Or you're about to list, and you'd rather know what a buyer's inspector will find before they do. Either way, the question is the same: what shape is this pool really in?

Book an Inspectionnorth_east callCall (727) 205-0566
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Dog Days looks at the pool the way someone who has maintained and repaired pools around Clearwater since 1995 would: the pump, filter, heater, salt system, timer, and plumbing at the pad, and the water itself. You find out what works, what's tired, and what's likely to need money soon.

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Inspection deadlines are short. Call call(727) 205-0566 as soon as you have a date.

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Who a pool inspection is for

A general home inspection covers a lot of ground, and the pool is only part of it. A pool contractor looks at the pool on its own terms.

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You're buying: know before the inspection period ends

A pump near the end of its life, a heater that doesn't fire, a cracked filter tank, or a salt cell that's worn out are all things you'd rather know about while you can still negotiate. We tell you what we found in plain language, so you can decide what to ask for.

  • check_circleEquipment condition and age, piece by piece
  • check_circleWhat's working, what's tired, and what's failing
  • check_circleCall early so there's time before your deadline
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What turns up on resale pools

Some things that can turn up on a resale pool: an undersized, off-brand pump, the kind Larry says fails early. A timer reset to run at night, or run times cut back to save power. A water level left low enough to strain the pump. None of these kills a sale, but a buyer should know about them.

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You're selling: fix it before a buyer finds it

A buyer's inspector will run the equipment. If something's going to come up, it's easier to find it first and decide whether to repair it or price it in. Your agent can advise on what to disclose.

  • check_circlePool checked before you list
  • check_circleRepairs quoted if you want them done
  • check_circleA one-time cleaning or green clean-up if it's been neglected
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You're the agent: one call for a straight answer

Real estate agents need a straight answer about the pool. Tell us the deadline when you call, and we'll tell you what's possible.

  • check_circleTell us the deadline up front
  • check_circleA written report the next day, if you need one
  • check_circleRepairs quoted separately, never pushed
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How a pool inspection works

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1. Call with the address and the deadline

Tell us when the inspection period ends and how we'll get into the backyard.

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2. We run the equipment

The pump, filter, heater, salt system, timer or automation, and valves, with the system running.

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3. We look at the water and the pool

Water clarity and balance, skimmers, lights, and anything visible that a buyer should know about.

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4. You hear what we found

What's in good shape, what's worn, and what's likely to need repair, in plain language.

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5. Repairs, if you want them

If something needs fixing, you'll get a separate quote. There's no obligation.

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What we check

ItemWhat we look for
check_circlePump and motorPriming, noise, leaks, heat, and signs of age
check_circleFilterTank condition, pressure, leaks, and the state of the cartridges or grids
check_circleHeater or heat pumpWhether it fires or runs, and heats
check_circleSalt systemWhether the cell is producing, and its condition
check_circleTimer or automationWhether it runs the equipment as it should
check_circleValves and plumbing at the padDrips, cracks, and stuck valves
check_circleSkimmers and lightsLids, baskets, and whether the lights come on
check_circleThe waterClarity and balance, and signs of algae
check_circleAnything visibleThings a buyer should know, pointed out for the right specialist
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What a pool inspection doesn't include:

  • remove_circleWe don't do leak detection. If the pool appears to be losing water, we'll say so and coordinate detection with a specialist we trust.
  • remove_circleWe don't inspect decks or screen enclosures, above-ground or vinyl pools, or freestanding hot tubs.
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How an inspection is priced

Unlike a repair estimate, an inspection is a paid visit. Call, and Larry will tell you the price for the property. The main thing that affects it is the equipment: a pool with a heater, salt system, spa, and automation has more to check. Repairs are quoted separately, only if you ask, and none is done without your OK. There are no hidden fees.

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What agents and homeowners say

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An agent's recommendation

“As a realtor, I work with many service providers and Larry and his staff are top notch. Larry takes the time to trouble shoot potential issues and make recommendations for cost saving solutions. He is honest, reliable and responsible.”

Angie S, Google review, July 2015
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A new home, a pool checked

“We just moved into our home in FL and called Larry to check out our pool.”

Brittany Harris, Google review, February 2025
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A new owner's system, explained

“He took the time to explain my system, he educated me on its needs and thoroughly answered my many questions. He is a very ethical businessman and very personable.”

Melissa Brown, Google review, September 2022
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Pool inspection questions

?Doesn't the home inspector check the pool?expand_more
It may, as one item among many. A general inspector covers the whole house; a pool contractor runs the equipment and inspects the pool as someone who repairs it would.
?How soon can you do it?expand_more
It depends on the routes. Call as soon as you're under contract and tell us your deadline.
?Do I need to be there?expand_more
It helps if you or your agent can be there to ask questions. We need access to the backyard and the equipment, and power to the pool.
?Can you tell me if the pool leaks?expand_more
We'll point out anything we can see on the equipment and any signs that the pool is losing water. To confirm a leak, we coordinate detection with a specialist we trust.
?What if you find problems?expand_more
You'll hear exactly what they are, and if you want, a separate quote to fix them. Whether to fix, negotiate, or walk away is your call.
?I'm selling. Should I fix everything first?expand_more
Not necessarily. Some fixes are worth doing before listing, and some are better priced in. We'll tell you which is which.
?Do I get a written report?expand_more
Yes, if you need one. Larry writes it up the next day rather than at the pool, so you hear the main findings on the spot and get the report after.
?Will you keep looking after the pool after closing?expand_more
If the new owner wants weekly service, yes. There is no contract. See New Pool Owner Help if they'd like a walk-through first.
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Call or request a quote

Tell us about your pool, and we'll get back to you. For anything urgent, like an overflowing pool or a pump that won't prime, call instead.

  • callPhone:(727) 205-0566
  • scheduleHours:Monday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • location_onBased in:Clearwater, FL 33761
  • verifiedLicense:Florida Certified Pool Contractor CPC1460480, licensed and insured
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Pool overflowing or a pump running dry? Call (727) 205-0566 instead of using the form.