Pool & spa inspection
in Las Vegas.
A backyard pool is a full mechanical system living in desert sun and very hard water. Absher Home Inspections checks the shell, equipment, electrical safety, and barriers so you know what you’re buying before you close.
Why it matters here
The desert is hard on pools.
Plastic valve housings, pump lids, and filter tanks turn brittle after years of Nevada sun and can crack under pressure with little warning. Southern Nevada’s very hard water leaves scale on tile, heaters, and salt cells. Summer heat speeds up wear on the finish, and intense evaporation can hide a slow leak.
A pool is also one of the most expensive systems on a property to repair or resurface, and one of the most important to get right for safety. Knowing its condition before you close lets you negotiate with real information.
What’s covered
A visual and operational look at the whole backyard system.
- 01
Shell & finish
Plaster, pebble, or quartz finish: cracks, rough or etched areas, delamination, and rust stains from exposed rebar.
- 02
Waterline tile & coping
Hard-water calcium scale along the tile line, loose or cracked coping stones, and failed joints.
- 03
Deck
Cracks, heaving, trip hazards, and the expansion joint between deck and coping.
- 04
Equipment pad
Pump, motor, filter, heater, valves, and automation, run and checked for leaks, noise, corrosion, and sun-cracked fittings.
- 05
Electrical safety
GFCI protection where it can be tested, visible wiring and conduit, the pool light, and the equipment’s power supply.
- 06
Spa
Jets, blower, heater operation, and the spillway between spa and pool where there is one.
- 07
Barriers & gates
Self-closing, self-latching gates, fencing gaps, door alarms, and easy access for small children.
- 08
Drain covers
Missing, cracked, or outdated covers, an entrapment hazard that should be corrected right away.
What a pool inspection doesn’t do
A home inspector doesn’t pressure-test underground plumbing, dive to inspect the shell underwater, or evaluate the pool’s structural engineering. If the inspection turns up signs of a leak, significant cracking, or failing equipment, the next step is a licensed pool contractor or leak-detection company, ideally before your inspection contingency ends.
Want the full picture? Read Buying a Home with a Pool in Las Vegas for the problems we see most and the questions to ask the seller.
Owner-operated
One inspector, house and backyard.
Every inspection, pool and spa included, is performed by Kevin Absher himself, not handed off to a technician.
Kevin Absher, owner · Nevada Certified Inspector of Structures — IOS.2685
Common questions
Pool & spa inspection FAQ.
Can I add a pool and spa inspection to my home inspection?
Yes. Pool and spa inspection is offered alongside the home inspection, so the house and backyard are covered in one visit. Call (702) 666-5732 to schedule.
How much does a pool and spa inspection cost?
Every property is different, so pricing is a custom quote. Call (702) 666-5732 for a quote on your property.
Who performs the pool inspection?
Kevin Absher, owner of Absher Home Inspections and a Nevada Certified Inspector of Structures (license IOS.2685). Every inspection is performed by Kevin himself.
Will the inspection find pool leaks?
The inspection looks for signs of a leak, such as cracks in the shell, damp soil near equipment or plumbing, and equipment leaks. It doesn’t pressure-test underground plumbing. If there are signs of a leak, the next step is a licensed pool contractor or leak-detection company.
What areas do you serve?
All of Clark County, including Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Summerlin, Boulder City, Mesquite, and Laughlin, plus Pahrump.
Clark County & Pahrump
Add the pool to your inspection.
Call Absher Home Inspections to schedule a pool and spa inspection with your home inspection.
Call (702) 666-5732