A pool that looks fine on the surface can be hiding thousands of dollars in problems underneath. Cracked plumbing behind the equipment pad. A heater exchanger corroded by salt air. A filter running at half capacity. A slow leak draining 300 gallons a week. The only way to know the real condition of a pool—whether you’re buying a home, maintaining your own, or preparing to sell—is a professional inspection by someone who works on pools every day.
The PoolCare Pros provides comprehensive pool inspections and diagnostics across Charleston, Goose Creek, Summerville, Mount Pleasant, and the surrounding Lowcountry. We don’t check boxes on a clipboard. We test every piece of equipment, analyze your water chemistry, assess structural integrity, and give you a detailed report with clear findings and honest recommendations.
Schedule your inspection: Call (843) 345-2415 today.
A proper pool inspection is far more than a visual walkthrough. It’s a systematic evaluation of every system that keeps a pool safe, clean, and functional. Here’s what our inspections include:
We examine the pool shell for cracks, delamination, hollow spots, and settling. For plaster pools, we check for calcium nodules, surface roughness, and staining that indicates chemical imbalance or age. For vinyl-liner pools, we look for wrinkles, tears, and bead-track integrity. We also inspect the coping, tile line, and expansion joints around the perimeter—areas where Charleston’s clay-heavy soils and seasonal ground movement cause the most damage.
Every piece of equipment on the pad gets tested under operating conditions—not just visually checked. We measure pump amperage and flow rate, verify filter pressure differential (clean vs. operating), test heater ignition and temperature rise, check salt cell output with an independent meter, and cycle automation controls through their full range. If a component is underperforming, we’ll tell you exactly how and what it means for your pool.
We test free chlorine, combined chlorine, pH, total alkalinity, calcium hardness, cyanuric acid (stabilizer), and salt levels. Beyond the numbers, we calculate your Langelier Saturation Index (LSI)—a measurement that tells you whether your water is actively corroding your plaster and metal components, or scaling your heater and salt cell. Most homeowners have never heard of LSI. It’s one of the most important indicators of long-term pool health.
We verify that barrier fencing meets South Carolina residential pool code requirements: self-closing and self-latching gates, minimum height, no climbable features within the zone. We check drain covers for VGB (Virginia Graeme Baker Act) compliance—a federal anti-entrapment standard. We also inspect pool lighting for proper grounding and GFCI protection, and evaluate deck surfaces for trip hazards and drainage issues.
Home inspectors are generalists. They evaluate roofing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and structure. Most are not trained or equipped to test pool equipment under load, calculate water chemistry indices, or assess the remaining life of a pool surface. Many home inspection reports include a disclaimer that the pool evaluation is limited to “visual observation only” and recommend hiring a pool specialist.
The difference matters. A home inspector might note that “the pool pump is running.” A pool professional will tell you the pump is drawing 12 amps on a motor rated for 9, the bearings are failing, and you’re looking at a $400–$800 repair within six months. That’s the kind of detail that changes a real estate negotiation.
Buying a home with a pool in the Charleston area? A pre-purchase pool inspection is the single most cost-effective step you can take during due diligence. Pools in the Lowcountry face accelerated wear from salt air, humidity, extended run seasons, and organic debris. A pool that “looks great” during a showing may have a corroded heater, a pump nearing end of life, or a slow structural leak that’s been masked by an automatic fill valve.
Our inspection report gives you documented findings with photos and estimated repair costs—information your agent can use to negotiate price adjustments or seller-funded repairs before closing.
Even well-maintained pools benefit from an annual professional inspection. You’re close to your pool every day, which makes it easy to miss gradual changes: a slow drop in flow rate, increasing chemical demand, a heater that takes longer to reach temperature. An annual inspection catches these trends before they become emergency repairs. We also recommend post-hurricane and post-winter inspections to check for storm damage and equipment that sat idle during cooler months.
A pre-listing inspection puts you ahead of the buyer’s inspector. You’ll know exactly what condition the pool is in, can address issues before they stall a sale, and can present a professional report that builds buyer confidence. For agents, a clean pool inspection report is a closing tool—it removes one of the biggest unknowns from the transaction.
Some pool problems don’t show obvious symptoms until the damage is significant. That’s where diagnostics go beyond a standard inspection.
The PoolCare Pros uses Leaktronic’s industry-leading leak detection equipment—the same technology used by forensic pool investigators—to pinpoint leaks with precision. Our ultrasound listening devices and pressure testing tools locate leaks in underground plumbing, shell penetrations, skimmer bodies, and return fittings without unnecessary excavation.
Beyond leak detection, our diagnostic process includes electrical circuit testing (amperage, voltage, resistance, ground fault detection), hydraulic flow analysis (measuring actual GPM through the system), and equipment performance benchmarking (comparing current output to manufacturer specifications). If your pool is consuming more chemicals than it should, losing water with no visible leak, or running equipment that sounds “off,” diagnostics will find the answer.
Pools in the Charleston Lowcountry age differently than pools in other parts of the country. Here’s what we look for specifically during local inspections:
An inspection is only as valuable as what you do with the findings. Here’s how we make sure you can act on the results:
Ready to find out the real condition of your pool? Call (843) 345-2415 to schedule an inspection.
Don't wait for small issues to become big problems. Schedule your comprehensive pool inspection today and swim with confidence.
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