Pool inspections for Las Vegas valley home buyers

What a buyer's pool inspection can look at

• The visible condition of the interior surface, tile and coping.
• Pump, filter, heater, automation and visible plumbing and electrical at the equipment pad.
• Signs of water loss you may want checked further. SNWA describes a simple bucket test for spotting a possible leak.
• Gates, fencing and door alarms that make up the pool's safety barrier.
• Mineral scale on tile and surfaces. The Las Vegas Valley Water District rates valley water as very hard.

Before you hire anyone

• In Nevada, people who perform paid home inspections are certified by the Nevada Real Estate Division under NAC Chapter 645D. Ask what credential the person holds and what the inspection covers in writing.
• If repairs are needed, Nevada contractors can be checked with the Nevada State Contractors Board license search.
• A pool inspection is one input to your decision. It is not a guarantee of condition.

Sources for these points are listed on the Las Vegas pool guide.