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Pool & Spa Barrier Safety Inspections
- Joe was great to deal with, arrived earlier than expected and carried out a thorough review certifying out pool barrier, certificate provided on the spot.Great communication along the way and easy to deal with, do hesitate in reaching out to Joe.John05/04/24Excellent service. Very professional, prompt and thorough. Found all the defects in my pool safety and explained very clearly what needs to be done. Thnx.Mustafa Guldogan31/01/26Joe was our pool inspector today. Let me begin by saying Joe was so professional and made me feel so comfortable throughout the process. He was efficient and thorough. I couldn’t recommend Joe more highly and he is a lovely person. 100% for customer satisfaction.🏆John Tzelepis05/06/23
- Great service, on time. Highly recommend. Thanks Joseph. From ChrisStephanie Ristovski25/07/23Joseph 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'Shea09/03/24Very easy and practical to deal with.Highly recommended.Richard Bassett29/06/25
- Great service, Joe arrived when he said he would and provided a certificate on the spot. Fantastic service and very easy to dealWithBilos Icho08/10/23Prompt excellent service. Friendly and professional.Pilates Sense21/11/25Professional and punctualStefan Biasizzo19/11/24
- Fast service same day I called at 1230 today and had my certificate at 1 pm. If you are the Moonee Valley council area and need a pool fence certificate. Call North West Pool Inspections! Awesome jobRodney Quong16/10/25Joe was great! Thank you so much for fitting me in on short notice. Great serviceSharbel Odisho12/04/23Rang for advice, very helpful.G S06/10/23
- North West Pool Inspections - prompt, professional and precise. Thank you.chris hibbert10/10/25A wonderful experience, prompt friendly service and at a competitive price. A pleasure to deal with and will happily utilise their services againPeter Forster10/04/24Prompt, professional and knowledgeable business. Highly recommend the services of Joseph and his team.MyFirstGym Craigieburn28/05/24
- Very Prompt response and Service. Thank you!Vinya YogaVeda31/05/23Quick and efficient service. Provided advice on rectification items and completed the final inspection quicklyTony Wood28/04/24Fantastic Service, highly recommend Joseph . Prompt great communication Fantastic Service 👍Debby McEwan04/09/25
- 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.Paul04/11/25Amazing Job. Joey was awesome. Everytning was done very professionally and didn’t waste any time. Thanks again, highly recommend!Mr H30/08/25Knowledgeable, on time, friendly and very informative, many thanksJohn Fieschi14/03/24
- Excellent service. Quick turnaround. Great advice.Marcelo M16/06/24I would highly recommend North West Pool Inspections. Organising an inspection was easy and Joseph was able to attend in a timely manner. I found Joseph to be very personable and explained very clearly what we needed to do to obtain compliance. Five stars.Jan Lee23/07/24Joseph was prompt and spent time explaining the pool fence codes and standards.Will use his company again for our next inspection.Paul Branidis24/11/23
- I came across NW Pool Inspections via a recommendation from a friend. After contacting Joseph, he was accommodating with a quick appointment and followed up with a prompt arrival. I found Joseph to have a friendly manner with a professional demeanor. It was quite apparent he was well experienced in this area - Five star service at a reasonable rate.Joe Varrica05/06/24Very prompt. Very professional. Couldn’t ask for quicker and more reliable service. Highly recommendDavid Stocks13/05/24Awesome serviceAnge09/05/24
- Great service with no hassle, will use next timeColin Freeman04/04/24Awesome work by Joe, came out on short notice and was very patient in explaining the standards to me. Will definitely recommend to my neighbours who also have poolsA k15/04/23PoliteOn timeKnowledgeableEfficientFiona Kelmann10/05/23
- Very 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 Ryan23/05/24Joseph was fast and efficient, had the certificate in no time. Overall very pleased with the service.Magda Jozsa22/09/25On time, professional, efficient, thorough and knowledgeable, extremely pleasant to deal and fantastic communicator - thank you JosephZoran V27/02/24
- Booked online, inspection done following day, minor adjustments to gate mechanism required were done on the spot to comply with regulations. A1 service, thank you!Andrew MacGregor10/04/24I would highly recommend Joseph for anyone requiring a Pool compliance inspection. He was very helpful in making sure it was within the safety compliancy requirements.Dan ℛ. Ross26/03/25Fantastic Service easy to deal with..Highly recommended☆☆☆☆☆Rob Nailz27/07/26
- Highly recommend! Joe was open and honest and quick to respond and assist with all my needs after experiencing a substandard service from another company.jimmy kalog30/11/23Very quick and easy. Fixes issues on the spot. Highly recommended.Chi Keen Low30/05/24Joseph was professional & great to deal with.Ann-Maree Kent28/05/24
- Joseph was time and pleasantProfessional In his serviceHighly Recommend to anyoneCertificate was in my email before he drove away.Mary Tassis12/05/23Extremely responsive, friendly and was a quick and easy process. Highly recommend.Bilal Dabab08/10/23Joseph 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.DSR24/04/24
- North West Pool Inspections were super professional, efficient and extremely helpful. The booking process is simple, they keep you informed about when they are arriving, confirming bookings and were really flexible with timings. I highly recommend these guys.Luca Pagliaro21/05/23Prompt, good communicator.mary evangelakos06/05/24Extremely prompt and professional service. Highly recommend North West Pool Inspections.Melinda Ferronato24/05/24
- Quick, courteous & efficientIan Allan23/04/24From the moment I sent through a request for an inspection the communication was excellent! Joseph replied quickly and turned up on time to the inspection too. It was a very quick process and will definitely use again in the future.Anita Flaim16/10/25Top class service, Joseph was prompt and very profession with the work they have carried out for me. highly recommended!!!Benny Yu16/04/24
- Joseph was very helpful and knowledgeableDomenic Ragona20/05/23Extremely Helpful and excellent customer service with prompt response and reply. Highly Recommended!!!Arwen Isabella Vesper Ng20/04/24The process with Joe went smoothly from booking the appointment to inspection, rectification of issues and the issue of the certificate of compliance.Ken Muir16/05/24
- Great service and very prompt.Jeff Muscat17/04/23On time good serviceAdrian Cogdell29/11/23Profession, fast response and worked within my small window of timeframe I had available. Will book again.Melissa Mills03/09/25
- Joseph was on time. Very professional and easy to work with.Denise Morris03/06/23Joseph was very professional. From start to finish, the process was quick, smooth and easy. We highly recommend his services.Rosie Noto23/05/25I highly recommend Joseph at North West Pool Inspections. The booking system was quick and easy. Joseph was thorough and professional in his assessment making this whole process easy from end to end. Thank you Joseph you have a return customer for my next property!Georgina Bailey22/09/23
- I haven't had such prompt, efficient and courteous service in a very long time. Thank youRichard Simmie14/06/23Joseph was extremely knowledgeable and professional. Highly recommended.Tony Abboud07/06/23Very happy with my pool fence inspection, Joseph of North West Pool and spa fence inspections was very polite and sent me a message when a little late from last client, didn't take long once checked and measured then passed 😀 very happy.Helen Gutcher22/03/24
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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.


