Having a swimming pool at your property is a big plus. It gives you and your family instant access to fun pool days—a source of entertainment and exercise. However, as exciting as it is to have a pool, it’s also a big responsibility. Your pool requires maintenance, and it’s not always easy to figure out what this maintenance should include. We recommend scheduling a pool inspection once per year to search for potential issues, but what is a pool inspection anyway?
Discover the answer with Epic Home Pro. We are Riverview, FL’s first choice for pool inspection and maintenance services, and we’ll show you how we can help with keeping your pool in the best possible condition for years to come.
Pool Inspections: An Introduction
So, what is a pool inspection? As the name implies, this is when the pool is inspected, typically to identify any potential problems or maintenance needs. Once these problems have been discovered, they can be quickly solved, resulting in a better swimming experience for you and your family.
At Epic Home Pro, we highly recommend having your pool inspected once per year. A lot can happen to your pool in a year, and that’s why regular inspections are necessary. While inspections aren’t free, they do resolve problems before they result in damage or the need for expensive repairs. So, annual inspections are a great investment, helping you save money in the long run.
Checking Pool Equipment and Components
One of the most important parts of pool inspection is ensuring pool equipment and components are working properly. All it takes is one piece of malfunctioning equipment to completely ruin your swimming experience. However, it can be difficult for DIYers to tell when pool components aren’t working properly. This is where Epic Home Pro steps in!
During your pool inspection appointment, expect us to check the following equipment/components and ensure they are in working order:
- Pumps and Pipes: Necessary for the proper flow of water in your pool.
- Heaters: Keeps water at an appropriate temperature, especially in hot tubs.
- Filtration Systems: Keeps debris out of pool water for cleanliness.
If we discover any parts of your pool that need replacement, we will immediately take steps to resolve the problem for you. At Epic Home Pro, we have many pool parts on hand, and we are prepared to order parts as needed, too. That way, your pool can be back in perfect working order sooner rather than later.
Surface Inspections
What is a pool inspection going to help you with beyond equipment/component maintenance? There’s much more to pool inspection than keeping components in check. For example, at Epic Home Pro, we also keep a close eye on your pool’s surfaces. Pool walls, the pool floor, and even the pool deck surrounding the area… all of them are at risk of becoming damaged over time. Particles of debris grind against these surfaces and erode them, and let’s not forget that pool water can slowly cause moisture damage, too.
By not addressing surface damage, it increases the risk of further damage to your property. Don’t let this happen. Schedule a pool inspection with us and let us track down these problems for you. We’ll also help with repairs.
Pool Water Chemistry Testing
We also check your pool water’s chemistry during your pool inspection. Maintaining proper water chemistry is important to your pool’s well-being, and for a number of reasons, too. For example, not having enough chlorine could lead to an algae bloom. On the other hand, too much chlorine will irritate your eyes and skin anytime you go for a swim.
Rely on Epic Home Pro to maintain pool water parameters such as:
- Chlorination
- pH
- Alkalinity
- Calcium Hardness
Ideally, your pool’s water should be balanced multiple times per month. Don’t wait for an annual inspection to see how pool water is doing. Learn more about water chemistry balancing in this blog, or consider scheduling regular maintenance services with Epic Home Pro.
When to Consider More Frequent Pool Inspections
Some pools are perfectly suited for one inspection per year. However, others may need to be checked on more regularly. In our experience, larger pools that receive more frequent use require multiple inspections per year. For example:
- Swimming pools at hotels, especially in busy tourist areas
- Pools at water parks, gymnasiums, and fitness centers
- Public swimming pools in outdoor areas
Consider quarterly inspections if your swimming pool is part of a commercial property. This ensures your pool is in the best possible condition so it can handle a constant flow of visitors.
How Professional Pool Inspection Beats the DIY Alternative
If you have been searching up questions like, “What is a pool inspection?”, you might not be prepared for DIY inspections. However, even if you are confident in your ability to do this work, there are clear benefits to professional inspections. A professional team such as Epic Home Pro is familiar with the work, as well as the symptoms of a malfunctioning pool. We have the experience needed to identify problems quickly—and solve them just as fast.
Plus, by having experts do this work for you, you’ll save time and energy. That way, you can focus on your other priorities. Run errands, do housework, or take some time to sit down and read a book. You can do anything when Epic Home Pro is on the job.
Schedule a Pool Inspection Today
If your pool hasn’t been inspected in a long time, it’s time to do something about it. Reach out to Epic Home Pro, and we will happily inspect your swimming pool! Leave it to us—we’ll ensure it is in perfect working order and that all components are functioning properly. Any problems we discover will be promptly addressed.
Contact us online to get started! We’ll provide you with a free cost estimate for our services. Then, choose a time and date for your appointment, and we will be there to serve you in the near future. Let’s make your pool the best it can possibly be!