Pool Safety Inspection Checklist – Sherlock Building & Pest Inspectors

Fences

Do I have a fence separating my pool from my neighbours?
Is the outside of my pool fence at least 1.2 metres high all the way around the pool?
Does my fence have restricting access from my house to my pool?
All near vertical or vertical fence uprights are no more than 100mm apart – you should not be able to squeeze the vertical bars together to enable the bars to be less than a100mm gap.
Are all fence panels secure and no have no loose fittings?
Is the bottom of my pool fence no more than 100 mm above my horizontal fence rails?
Are all near horizontal and horizontal fence rails no less than 900 mm apart?
Is my pool fence no less than 900 mm away from any objects that could potentially allow a child to climb over the fence? Must not be compromised by any objects that offer hand or footholds ie: downpipe
brackets, pot plants, kids toys, tree, furniture, rocks etc?
Where a pool fence intersects another fence is there an additional 900mm clear zone?
Is my pool fence well maintained? Are there holes or broken posts?

Gates

Does my pool gate close by itself from any position on the first attempt?
Are the hinges less than 900mm apart?
Is there a maximum of 10mm between the gate and the gate posts?
Does my pool gate open away from the pool?
Is the gap between the bottom of the gate and the ground level less than 100mm?
Do I have a latch release which is no less than 1.5 metres above the ground level? Or is it covered ie: glass gate with the latch 150mm below the top of the gate or access hole?
Is there a CPR Chart on display within visual distance from 3 points in the pool area?

Windows

Install fixed security screens on windows that open into the pool enclosure.

This checklist is for your personal use only and is in no way a substitute for an Inspection by a licensed Pool Safety Inspector.

Thank you very much for the prompt sending of my report.
I have found it very thorough and would like to thank yourself and Mark for being so professional and easy to deal with.
It makes life and the momentous decision of buying a home a pleasant thing to do 🙂

Dawn Smith
As a real estate agent I often get asked who I would recommend for a thorough building and pest pre purchase inspection, I have no hesitation in telling them that Mark Ellis is the one I would use. He is very down to earth, thorough and pleasant to deal with. He explains things in a way in which everyone can understand and seems to have a very thorough knowledge of the whole industry. As a female agent, I sometimes get treated as if I would know nothing when it comes to building and some of my female buyers suffer the same treatment from some inspectors however Mark treats everyone with the same level of respect and understanding. He is also extremely punctual which counts for a lot in my business. I have no hesitation in recommending Mark for inspections.

Jess – Real Estate Sales Consultant
Thank you to Mark and yourself for offering and providing a friendly and honest professional service. As a Buyer we are going through a lot of emotions when purchasing our home, but to have this inspection service provided in such a way that the booking process is simple, and Susan you efficiently book it within time, and Mark so professionally and thoroughly goes through everything with us as he does his inspection and suggests who to contact to what you need to do. Then you provide the Report that night and it is written well, and easy to understand.

Thank you both for your assistance with inspecting our new home. I would highly recommend you to anyone wanting to arrange an inspection on the Sunshine Coast.

Sue-Ellen and Kevin Goldfinch, Mountain Creek
Sherlock Building and Pest were incredibly helpful right from the start. They fully informed me of the procedures they would carry out and the options they had available. Mark arrived promptly and took the time necessary to thoroughly inspect the property. He reassured me about issues I was concerned about, and showed me aspects of the property I was unaware of that needed repairing. From a minor tap leak, to major water leaking issues in the bathrooms; Mark went over the property ‘leaving no stone unturned’. I then received an excellent report with photographs of all the issues raised during the inspection. I am very grateful that I chose Sherlock Building and Pest. I highly recommend their service and expertise.

Judy Loudon
We recently bought a home in Scarborough and were referred to Sherlock Building and Pest Inspectors. The service we received was excellent and we would recommend other home buyers to use Sherlock’s services to inspect the homes they are buying to ensure that they have full information about the construction and other matters to do with the home itself as well as signs of infestation by pests.

Best regards

Theo and Pat de Jager

Theo & Pat de Jager – Scarborough
Can I just say a big thanks to you and Mark for going above and beyond to help me out.

I can’t wait to hear what Mark thinks about the inspection tomorrow.

Melinda Thompson
Thank you again for helping me understand the process in doing a building and pest inspection. It was my first home and all a bit new to me but you made the process easy and in a way that I could understand so I will definitely be recommending your services.

Anna Reid
I have been a property agent on the Sunshine Coast for 13 years and in that time I have come across many Building and Pest Inspectors !! I met Mark some 6 years ago and to this day I continue to use Marks services for all my clients as I know with Mark the job is done right and he has the ability to be able to communicate well with the client to ensure they fully understand the process that is taking place. I highly recommend Mark as he takes pride in his work and ensures the client is fully informed and satisfied..

Leigh Roberts
thanks susan

yes alls good was just what we needed to make sense of our furniture

now the task of getting rid of belongings from a large home and keeping best fit stuff for our new home

we both appreciate yours and marks help we a loved the way nothing was too hard and fast delivery as well

what more could we have asked for

congratulations on 2 jobs well done

regards graehm n joanie

Graehm & Joanie – Hinterland
Susan and Mark have taken the stress and worry out of buying our forever home. Mark was happy to meet with my Mum at the property, and have her follow him around asking questions. He was extremely thorough, showed and explained everything to her, took lots of photos, and the thermal imaging of the internal walls was amazing. The report that came back (overnight) was very detailed with lots of pictures and recommendations, yet easy to read and understand. The communication with Susan was an absolute pleasure, and everything was so much easier than I thought it would be. I can highly recommend Sherlock Pest and Building Inspections for putting your mind at ease.

Erin Sullivan – Rosemount
SHERLOCK… You have to use these guys!

I had them do a house inspection, good firm quote, turned up ON TIME! quick efficient survey, and the report was in my hand within 24 hours.

I won’t use anyone else other than SHERLOCK for this type of work in the future.

H.W.Harrington
Mark, thank you for today. You made a potentially anxious inspection, for the property owner that is, an enjoyable experience. Last one we did was 21 years ago and the world of inspections has changed substantially.

Cheers Scott
Our house was over-run with ants, and we had Sherlock come and carry out an inspection, happily it was not termites, just extremely annoying little black ants. After a very efficient inspection and a spray programme that didn’t break the bank, the ants have gone. We would certainly recommend Sherlock to anyone.

C Conroy
Hi Mark,

I just wanted to thank you for the inspection you did on the purchase of our new home. As you had done previous work for me, i knew when i couldn’t make the inspection i could fully trust my home was in great hands thanks again ….

See you next time we buy !

Kelly