Enjoy It Without The Surprises.
A pool is one of the most expensive systems on a property — and one of the least understood by buyers. FTGU evaluates the full pool and spa system so you know exactly what you're getting before closing.
- Pool shell, deck & coping condition
- Pump, motor & filter equipment
- Heater condition & operation
- Circulation & return system
- Electrical bonding & GFCI protection
- Lights, timers & automation controls
- Safety features — fencing, gates, drains
- Spa jets, blower & equipment
- Visible plumbing & valves
- Full photo-documented Spectora report
Every Component. Every System.
Southeast Texas pools face unique demands — intense UV, heat cycles, chemical demands, and high humidity that accelerate equipment wear. Troy evaluates each system with SETX conditions in mind.
Shell & Structural
Pool shell cracks, delamination, surface deterioration, deck condition, coping integrity, and tile work evaluated for current condition and deferred maintenance indicators.
Mechanical Equipment
Pump, motor, filter, and heater condition and operation. Equipment age, serviceability, and signs of deferred maintenance or imminent failure documented clearly.
Electrical & Bonding
Pool electrical is one of the most safety-critical components of any property. GFCI protection, bonding, panel sub-feeds, and light fixtures evaluated for safety compliance.
Safety Features
Anti-entrapment drain covers, perimeter fencing, self-latching gates, and barrier compliance evaluated — especially important for homes with young children.
Spa & Water Features
Attached spa jets, blowers, controls, and water features evaluated as part of the overall pool system inspection at no additional cost.
Documented Report
All findings delivered in a clear Spectora report with photos — organized to share with your agent, pool contractor, or seller for repair negotiation.
Pool Inspection in Practice
Pool Equipment Failures Are Expensive.
A pool pump replacement runs $600–$1,200. A heater is $1,500–$3,500. A full equipment pad replacement can exceed $5,000. Knowing the condition before closing gives you negotiating power — or a reason to walk away.
Negotiate Repair Costs
Document failing equipment before closing and negotiate credits or repairs with the seller. Pool issues are commonly missed in standard home inspections.
Safety for Your Family
Pool electrical hazards and missing safety barriers are serious risks. Know what's present and what's missing before your family moves in.
Plan for Maintenance
Even a well-maintained pool has equipment approaching end of life. Troy documents age and condition so you can budget accurately for the first 1–3 years of ownership.
Pool & Spa Inspection FAQ
A basic visual observation of the pool may be noted in a standard home inspection, but a full pool and equipment inspection requires a dedicated add-on service with additional time and expertise. FTGU performs pool inspections as standalone services or add-ons to buyer inspections.
Yes — where systems are accessible and conditions permit, Troy operates the pump, filter, heater, and spa equipment to evaluate function, not just visual condition.
Equipment age is documented and factored into the evaluation. An older but functional system may simply need proactive maintenance budgeting. Severely aged or non-functional equipment is documented as a deficiency.
Yes. Above-ground pools are inspected for structural integrity, equipment condition, electrical safety, and filtration function using the same evaluation approach as in-ground pools.
The inspection evaluates observable safety features and conditions. Troy is not a pool contractor or code enforcement official, but he will identify conditions that appear inconsistent with common safety standards such as missing anti-entrapment covers or inadequate fencing.
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