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Pool Inspection Services for Home Purchases

Summers in Illinois call for serene days relaxing by your pool. In the competitive housing market in areas such as Rolling Meadows, a pool can be a major selling point. Consider whether the pool is a refreshing oasis or a potential money pit. Regardless, hidden pool problems can sink your deal!

While home inspectors often overlook pools, Lotus Pools provides specialized pool inspections for buyers and sellers. We dive deep to uncover hidden issues, ensuring you know exactly what you’re getting into. With years of experience and certified technicians, we deliver peace of mind, one crystal-clear inspection at a time.

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Benefits of Home Pool Inspections for Home Buyers

Conducting a professional pool inspection and understanding the true value of a home go hand in hand. Here are the major benefits of hiring a professional to conduct home pool inspections:

  • Follow all regulations: Every state and locality has specific regulations pool owners must follow. These regulations can impact the sale of the home. For instance, many towns could have a regulation demanding that all properties with a pool must also contain a fence. The fence must meet its own requirements like height, gate regulations, construction materials, and more. A professional pool inspection will ensure the property meets all pool-related regulations.
  • Know if the pool is in good shape: A bad pool can cost homeowners a lot of money in repairs, fixes and even replacements. A pool inspection will reveal whether the pool is an asset to the property or a huge money pit in the near future.
  • Understand the pool’s electric and plumbing needs: A pool inspector can discover if a property’s pool has any issues with its plumbing or electrical systems. Pools use a lot of electrical and plumbing components to work, and no homeowner wants to discover those issues after the sale.
  • Get information on the surrounding deck: Many properties have a deck around the pool. In-ground pool inspectors can inspect these pool decks to give further details on the property’s true value.
  • Discover if any equipment needs repair or replacement: Pools have many crucial parts, including the heater, filter system, pump and more. It’s a lot to keep track of, and a professional pool inspector will check it all so you can better know the actual condition of a property’s pool.

What We Inspect

Lotus Pools performs meticulous pool inspections to ensure you know all the necessary information about a property’s pool, whether you are buying or selling a home. Our inspections include two types of evaluations — the plumbing evaluation and the 14-point evaluation.

A good plumbing system is essential for a functioning pool. Lotus Pools performs a plumbing evaluation on every pool we inspect that includes the following checklist:

  • Main drain: Inspecting for proper function and safety
  • Pool returns: Ensuring proper water circulation back into the pool
  • Cleaner returns: Dedicated lines for automatic pool cleaners
  • Pool skimmers: Removing surface debris before it sinks
  • Booster returns: Enhancing water flow for specific features
  • Spa drain: Draining the spa efficiently
  • Spa returns: Circulating water within the spa
  • Spa blower: Powering the spa jets for massage action
  • Waterfalls: Assessing water flow and structural integrity
  • Fountains: Checking nozzles and water pressure
  • Other components: Looking over slides, diving boards and other features

Lotus Pools’ detailed plumbing evaluation checklist ensures we analyze every part of your pool, whatever its specifications.

The next part of our inspection process is the 14-point evaluation, which includes the following items where applicable:

  • Pump: Assessing the pump’s overall condition and performance
  • Second pump, when present: Evaluating the auxiliary pump’s functionality
  • Filter: Checking for proper filtration and backwashing capabilities
  • Heater: Confirming the heater’s ability to efficiently heat the pool water
  • Cleaner: Evaluating the automatic pool cleaner’s effectiveness
  • Blower: Ensuring the blower operates smoothly and quietly
  • Chemical feeder: Verifying the accurate and consistent dispensing of chemicals
  • Control system: Assessing the functionality of the pool’s automation system
  • Pool exterior: Inspecting the pool’s surface for cracks, stains or other damage
  • Deck: Checking the deck for safety hazards and structural issues
  • Auto cover: Evaluating the automatic cover’s operation and safety features
  • Lights: Ensuring proper underwater lighting for safety and aesthetics
  • Deck accessories: Inspecting ladders, handrails and other accessories
  • Booster 1 and Booster 2, where applicable: Assessing the performance of booster pumps

The Lotus Pools Difference

At Lotus Pools, we understand the importance of a proper pool inspection. A properly inspected pool helps real estate agents estimate a property’s value more accurately. It can also help homebuyers know more about what they could be getting into if they choose to buy a home with a pool.

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If you want to experience the peace of mind that comes with a professional pool inspection, Lotus Pools is the team to call. Here’s what sets us apart from the competition:

  • Professional staff: Our team consists of professionals who are experts in the pool industry. And if one of our team members doesn’t have the answer to one of your questions, they will always direct you to someone who can better serve you.
  • The latest technology: We use the best and latest technology to serve each of our clients’ needs. Staying at the cutting edge of the pool industry ensures we can achieve the best results possible.
  • Quality products: We use quality products for every pool inspection, repair and installation. We stay at the forefront of the industry to know when new products are available that can help us better serve you.
  • Savings: Our services, including our pool inspections, can help you avoid future issues that will cost you both time and money.
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If you want to know the true condition of your pool — or one on a property you’re thinking about buying — schedule an inspection with Lotus Pools. We help homeowners, buyers and realtors throughout the greater Chicagoland area make informed decisions with confidence. You can also contact our experts to learn more about our pool services, including weekly maintenance and repair services.

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