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Pool & Spa Barrier Safety Inspections
- Very prompt service and excellent communication, will use again. Thanks JosephMaria L26/05/24Excellent service, prompt, timely and cheerful.Great job.Rob Cornelius24/04/24Joseph was brilliant. Highly recommend for pool barrier checks and compliance certificateharish narayanan31/12/25
- Helpful instructions to ensure our pool is compliant.Alex Allegos30/05/24Joseph was reliable, thorough, and clearly knew what he was doing. He showed up on time, explained everything in simple terms, and gave me peace of mind about the condition of the pool. Highly recommend if you need a trustworthy pool inspection done.Alex Greeko19/08/25Profession, fast response and worked within my small window of timeframe I had available. Will book again.Melissa Mills03/09/25
- Great service / friendly, polite and efficientLaurie Checketts06/11/25Really efficient and competent serviceAnna Ramp30/12/25Joseph was very prompt! We had just moved into a property and knew the pool area needed a little work. He came around pronto and educated us on what needed to happen with a few things ie council regulation. He was very supportive and informative on the situation.Bradley Mangan10/09/25
- Easy to deal with very professional good communication 100% happyDarrin Andrews16/11/25Very friendly staff and quite knowledgeable. Also offered a few extra tips and insights.Tom Plieger09/04/24Professional. Polite. On time. Good value. Unequivocally recommended.Stephen Lynch13/07/24
- Very knowledgeable, helpful and courteous. Would not hesitate in recommending this business to anybody. Thank you Joseph.John Coleman14/04/23Very happy with service. Joseph was professional and arrived on time. He was very helpful in advising us what we needed to do to achieve our certificate of compliance for our swimming pool. Would definitely use again if I needed to. Thank youLisa Ryan23/05/24Joe was amazing arrived on time completed pool inspection and certificate sent was so much easier than I expected we highly recommend North West Pool InspectionsAllison Kempster19/05/23
- Joseph was professional, very responsive and provided excellent service and adviceMarie Koury07/06/23Can highly recommend Joe from this company. He was prompt, polite and professionalLyn Ryan29/05/23Joseph provided the report as soon as the inspection was completed. Great service, was on time and professional. Five stars in every way.Kathryn Rudkins23/11/22
- Joseph is incredibly efficient and made the whole inspection process really simple. He organised trades for the maintenance that was needed and the whole process was like clockwork. Highly highly recommendRebecca Davern04/09/25Easy and very efficient to deal with.Bob van Zuiden20/05/24Joseph was very helpful and knowledgeableDomenic Ragona20/05/23
- Joseph was on time. Very professional and easy to work with.Denise Morris03/06/23Joe was fantastic and very easy to deal with. Made the whole process simple. Highly recommendedLeigh Dovile07/10/25Joseph arrived on time was pleasant to deal with I’ll definitely use him againtony dipasquale11/05/26
- Joseph was so efficient, friendly and very helpful. I highly recommend him.Definitely using their services again.Pat Broadbent13/05/23Vert efficient and easy to deal with. Working with the fence installer (TJ), made the process seamless for approval.Steve Hunter01/09/25Very happy with North West Pool Inspections, super informative and professional. Thank you so much! Highly recommend!Christina20/04/24
- These guys were first class. Booking was easy and most importantly they were thorough and on time. Joseph was a pleasure to deal with and answered all our questions easily. Will certainly be using them again and highly recommend.Paul04/11/25Highly recommend, team were prompt, professional. Will 100% be using in 3 and half years when poolCert is required again. Great jobRupert Hitters27/05/23Joseph was extremely knowledgeable and professional. Highly recommended.Tony Abboud07/06/23
- Great service and communication. Highly recommendedRebecca H31/05/24Very Prompt response and Service. Thank you!Vinya YogaVeda31/05/23Was quick availability to attend. Was keeping me informed of what time it would be on the day.Matt Hedger31/05/23
- Great service, on time. Highly recommend. Thanks Joseph. From ChrisStephanie Ristovski25/07/23Good service! Highly recommend.Yip C21/05/24Joe was very prompt, messages sent to say 24 mins away, very easy to communicate with via phone & messages, extremely professional, great value & very polite & understanding of a woman who really had no idea about her pool fence.Highly recommend North West pool inspection 👍Julie Daniels26/05/23
- Joey was great, patiently answered all my questions and more importantly showed up on time and had a certificate in email before he left the driveway, highly recommendGeorge Smith15/12/22Attended our property next day and was very professional and responsive.Highly recommend!Rebecca G21/03/25Awesome service and really professionallouie galgano02/04/24
- Great service.Amad Rezaei09/05/24The service provided by Joseph was first rate. Same day service and very helpful with solutions to help with my re certification of my pool safety barriers.I highly recommend using North West Pool Inspections.Mark Schembri17/09/22Very professional and efficient pool inspection service. Responded quickly to my request and organized an inspection in the Macedon Ranges in the same week. Good communication. Recommended.John Gordon26/11/23
- Quick and prompt service will use againTom Weaver08/03/24Thanks to Joseph for being very helpful and advising us what we needed to do to achieve our certificate of compliance for our outdoor SPA.Sourav Dutta28/05/24Prompt, curteous, strong subject knowledge, a pleasure to deal with.Steven George Kirkman19/05/23
- Easy to deal with. Competitively priced. Very Professional and goes above to ensure compliance is met. Would definitely recommend.Mark V23/05/23Very fast and efficientJason Cachia29/05/23Very professional timely and courteousHighly recommendChristine Drobski25/01/24
- Very happy with Joseph's service, communication was great, he was prompt and professional. Highly recommend!Alyssa Moore27/05/23Jo was very friendly and professional, The booking process was straightforward and very user friendly, Definitely recommend Jo 👍🏻lokeshwar madapati18/04/24Exceptional service and very professional. Communication was great and the team are very punctual. Couldn't recommend them enough! Thanks again! Look forward to using you for all future inspections. Hakan.Hakan Isen13/01/25
- On time, good service and advice, couldn't ask for more.Rob Scherer14/05/24Joseph arrived on time and conducted a practical and precise inspectionCharles Warhurst18/12/23I highly recommend Joseph from North West Pool Inspections. He was prompt, efficient, and a pleasure to work with. Joseph has a professional demeanour and great attention to detail. Looking forward to working with Joseph in the future. - Andyanne scott20/05/23
- Joseph was quickly in contact and provided an appointment time and follow up.He was friendly and professional while explaining the requirements of pool safety regulations. Good comprehensive pricing as well. Thoroughly recommended.Graeme O'Shea09/03/24Joe was extremely prompt and professional. He visited the site the same day as I called and had our report back that afternoon. Fantastic service from start to finish.SAS Landscapes14/08/25Joseph was punctual, efficient and courteous . He explained all about pool safety & compliance. Small things like pool gate sticking etc - he was able to help resolve ( fix) on the spot.eg oiling hinges . I would highly recommend Joseph and his company Eric are top blokes, have good advice to provide on the pool safety and know the regulations. Will definitely use them again next time around for our pool in wollert. Many thanks for your prompt service and expertise.R AUS03/09/25
- Extremely prompt and professional service. Highly recommend North West Pool Inspections.Melinda Ferronato24/05/24Joseph was prompt, professional and a delight to deal with. Highly recommended.Patrick White06/06/23On time good serviceAdrian Cogdell29/11/23
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Victoria’s Fastest Pool Certifier. Helping To Keep Pools In Melbourne Safe
Looking to make sure that your pool or spa barrier is compliant with Victoria regulations? Wanting expert advice from experienced professionals? At North West Pool Inspections, our job is to make it simple for you.
Simply book online or give us a call at 03 9021 3713, and one of our handy, fully qualified inspectors will be there in no time at all. With many years experience in the industry of pool safety inspections, we bring know-how and guidance you won’t find elsewhere, so you can feel confident about the safety and compliance of your pool.
We provide pool safety inspections in Melbourne and surrounding suburbs, including Sunbury, Greenvale, Craigieburn, Essendon, Brunswick, Moonee Ponds, Coburg, and beyond. No matter where you are, our helpful team is there to help you meet your compliance obligations without stress.
A swimming pool safety inspection isn’t just about the regulations. It’s about protecting your family and ensuring the safety of everyone who will use your pool. We do what we do to reduce risks by ensuring every barrier, gate, and latch is up to standard. With our help, your pool will not only be regulation-compliant but truly safe.
Pricing
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Initial Compliance Inspection
- A Comprehensive pool or spa fence inspection carried out by one of our experienced, VBA registered pool inspectors.
- If the barrier is non-compliant, a detailed report with pictures will explain how to rectify the non-compliant items with practical examples.
- A re-inspection with then be required after all items are rectified.
Re Inspection
- A re inspection to obtain your official council compliance certificate, you will be given 60 days to bring your barrier up to compliance after the date of inspection.
- This option is for anyone who has had a previous consultation or inspection with us and has rectified all the items listed in the report and is now ready for re-inspection.
FREE
3 Easy Steps
2. Book an Inspection
- A Comprehensive pool or spa barrier inspection carried out by a registered inspector!
- Same day written report with photos with SIMPLE explanations.
- We’ll debrief with the property owner about any items which may need to be repaired.
- Same day certificate of barrier compliance if is everything OK!
3. Submit Your Certificate
- Once you receive your certificate of compliance, you can then submit the form to council
Common Questions About Pool Safety Inspections
Get your pool safe!
Why choose North West Pool Inspections for your pool and spa safety inspections?
- Both licensed and experienced inspectors who know Victorian regulations
- Fixed, no hidden fee, all-inclusive pricing, so no surprise costs
- Easy-to-understand advice where adjustments are necessary
- Fast, reliable service to help you to meet any deadlines
Regulations and compliance can feel overwhelming to wrap your head around. But that’s why we’re here. From start to finish, we keep the process stress-free and completely transparent. We aim to give you clarity and confidence, in order for you to enjoy your pool knowing that it’s safe for everyone to use.
Fully licensed & Insured
Our inspectors are experienced, insured and registered with the Victorian Building Authority. You can rely on their experience to provide you with the correct information to achieve your pool and spa barrier compliance.
Solution Based
Should any issues be raised during the inspection, our friendly inspector will provide you with a simple solution that will help to ensure your pool meets safety standards.
Flexible Hours
We know It’s hard to find time during the week to have the inspection. We are available on weekends and also after hours for your convenience.
Book your pool safety inspection in Melbourne today and allow us, here at North West Pool Inspections, to take the hassle out of compliance, whilst keeping your loved ones protected.
More Questions On Pool Inspections
What is involved in a pool or spa safety inspection?
A safety inspection inspects all barriers around your pool or spa area. Whether those are fences, gates, latches, and boundaries. A certified inspector will inspect every area, document anything that’s wrong, and send a report in writing complete with images and concrete recommendations.
Why do I need a certificate of compliance for my pool or spa in Victoria?
All pools and spas in Victoria must be registered with the local council and also have a valid safety certificate. This affirms compliance with state safety standards, which in turn protects children, family, friends, and visitors from accidents.
How often do I have to re-inspect my pool/spa barrier?
After a compliance certificate is issued, a new inspection is required every four years or sooner if there are changes to the barrier. Frequent safety and compliance inspections promote ongoing health and safety, especially after repairs or renovations.
What if the barrier fails the inspection?
If the barrier does not meet compliance, you will be given a report explaining what needs to be repaired. All safety measures must be satisfactorily completed before a certificate can be issued.
Am I required to have a licensed inspector to obtain a valid certificate?
Yes. Only a licensed pool inspector can legally carry out a compliance inspection and issue a valid certificate. Self-assessments or inspections by unlicensed providers violate Victorian requirements and are unsafe.
Can I still use my pool while waiting for the inspection or re-inspection?
If the barrier was previously compliant, the pool may still be used. If it has been identified as non-compliant, the pool should remain unused until all required safety issues are resolved and compliance has been confirmed.
How soon will I be able to receive my inspection report and compliance certificate?
Inspection reports are usually given on the same day, complete with photographs and clear explanations. If the pool barrier passes an inspection, then a compliance certificate will be provided and can be submitted directly to the council.
Is registration with the local council needed before booking an inspection?
Yes. Pools and spas must be registered with the local council prior to the inspection taking place. Once registration is complete, an inspection may be scheduled and the certificate issued upon approval.
Is a certificate of compliance required when selling or leasing a property?
Yes. A valid pool safety compliance certificate is commonly required before selling or leasing a property with a pool or spa. It also verifies the barrier meets safety standards and helps prevent potential legal and liability issues during the transaction.
Why is North West Pool Inspections a reliable choice?
North West Pool Inspections offers licensed and fully insured services, providing deep understanding of Victorian pool safety regulations. By providing transparent pricing, flexible appointment times, clear terms, and effective communication, these aspects make the compliance process practical and hassle-free.


