Fences, gates, latches, hinges, windows and anything climbable nearby: everything your council needs checked, against the standard for your pool's construction date. $270 inc GST, certificate included.
Pool and spa barrier inspections $270 inc GST
Same-day bookings. On the spot certificates
Free re-inspections until you pass
Same-Day Bookings. On the Spot Certificates.
Pool and Spa Barriers, Certified in One Visit
Victorian law says every pool and spa needs a Certificate of Barrier Compliance every four years. We make that the easy part. Joseph is a registered pool safety inspector (Building and Plumbing Commission registration IN-PS 73817) with more than 1,500 inspections behind him, most of them across Melbourne's north and west, from Greenvale and Craigieburn to Essendon, Sunbury and Werribee.
We check your barrier against the standard that applies to your pool, explain anything that needs attention in plain English, and fix the small things on the spot. When it passes, your Form 23 certificate is emailed to you before we've left your driveway, ready to lodge with your council.
Registered inspector
Building and Plumbing Commission registration IN-PS 73817
1,500+ inspections
Most of them across Melbourne's north and west
Pool and Spa Barrier Inspections
One Inspection. One Price. Sorted.
Spas need the same certificate as pools. Same inspection, same price, whether the spa is in the garden, on a deck or under a cover.
Issued on the day your barrier passes and emailed before we leave. You lodge it with your council and you're done for another four years.
If something isn't right, you get a photo report showing exactly what to fix. We trim branches, adjust hinges and move panels where we can on the day, and come back as often as needed at no charge.
Fences, Gates, Latches, Hinges and Windows
What We Check
Tap a number on the drawing to see what we look at on your barrier.
1200 mm high the whole way round, with no gap greater than 100 mm
A 1200 mm clear zone with no footholds, furniture, pot plants, branches or horizontal rails, or 900 mm if built after 1 May 2013
Self-closing and self-latching from all positions, opening away from the pool
1500 mm high, or shielded so a small child can't reach them
Can form part of the barrier
Windows opening onto the pool area can't open more than 100 mm, where the house forms part of the barrier
Before You Book on Price Alone
Why the Cheapest Quote Often Isn't
Before you book on price alone, ask what happens if the barrier fails.
Free re-inspections
Many inspectors charge for every re-inspection. Ours are free, as many as it takes.
Small fixes on the spot
Small fixes that only need hand tools, like trimming a climbable branch or adjusting a gate hinge, are done on the spot at no charge.
Certificate before we leave
And the certificate isn't posted days later: it's emailed before we leave.
That's why so many of our customers sign off their reviews with "see you in four years".
See You in Four Years
What Our Customers Say
On time, clear about what needs fixing, and the certificate in your inbox before he's left the driveway.
Google Reviews
Excellent service, efficient & friendly.
Highly recommend!
Kathryn B.Google review · Nov 2026 Joseph was great to deal with and able to meet at a time that suited me. He was very punctual and thorough with his inspection and issuing of my pool fence compliance certificate.
Mendo B.Google review · Nov 2026 What a champion!! Joseph is a gun! Literally a 10 minute turn around from phone call to service. Very thorough and professional. Absolutely recommend 10/10! Don't go anywhere else for Certificate of Pool and Barrier Compliance! Extremely thrilled with the overall service!
Elisa L.Google review · Oct 2026 Pool fence compliance review. Came in, did accurate measurements, showed legal requirements and gave recommendations for compliance. Excellent service and would recommend.
Chad T.Google review · Sep 2026 I would definitely recommend Joe he was reliable, friendly and reasonably priced.
Maria G.Google review · Aug 2026 Prompt service and good communication, Joseph was great to deal with.
Andrew O.Google review · Aug 2026
Based in Greenvale
Areas We Serve
We're based in Greenvale and cover all of metropolitan Melbourne at the same price, with no travel charge.
Melbourne's North
- Hume (Greenvale, Craigieburn, Sunbury, Tullamarine, Broadmeadows, Roxburgh Park)
- Whittlesea (Epping, Mill Park, South Morang, Mernda, Doreen, Lalor)
- Merri-bek (Coburg, Glenroy, Pascoe Vale, Brunswick)
- Darebin (Preston, Reservoir, Bundoora)
- Banyule (Ivanhoe, Heidelberg, Greensborough)
- Nillumbik (Eltham, Diamond Creek, Hurstbridge)
- Mitchell Shire (Wallan, Kilmore, Beveridge)
- Macedon Ranges (Gisborne, Riddells Creek, Romsey)
Melbourne's West
- Moonee Valley (Essendon, Moonee Ponds, Keilor East, Airport West)
- Brimbank (Keilor, St Albans, Sunshine, Taylors Lakes, Cairnlea)
- Melton (Caroline Springs, Melton, Hillside, Taylors Hill)
- Maribyrnong (Footscray, Yarraville, Maribyrnong)
- Hobsons Bay (Williamstown, Altona, Newport)
- Wyndham (Werribee, Point Cook, Tarneit, Hoppers Crossing)
Inner and Eastern Suburbs
- Melbourne
- Yarra
- Stonnington
- Boroondara
- Manningham
- Whitehorse
- Maroondah
- Knox
- Monash
- Yarra Ranges
South-East and Bayside
- Port Phillip
- Glen Eira
- Bayside
- Kingston
- Greater Dandenong
- Casey
- Cardinia
- Frankston
- Mornington Peninsula
See every council and suburb on our Areas We Service page.
Book a Time. We Inspect. Certificate Sent.
How It Works
Step 1: Book a Time
Book online in a minute or call 0466 301 036. Same-day inspections are usually available.Step 2: We Inspect
Joseph checks your pool or spa barrier against the standard for its construction date and walks you through anything that needs attention.Step 3: Certificate Sent
Passed? Your Form 23 is emailed before we leave. You lodge it with your council and you're set for four years.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a pool inspection cost?
$270 inc GST for a pool or spa barrier inspection, including your Certificate of Barrier Compliance. Re-inspections are free. Your council charges a small fee when you lodge the certificate.
How quickly can you come out?
Usually the same day. Book online or call and we'll confirm a time.
What if my barrier fails?
You get a report with photos explaining exactly what to fix and how. You have time to make the repairs, we can help arrange an extension with your council if you need longer, and we re-inspect for free until it passes.
Does an old or rarely used pool still need a certificate?
Yes. Every pool or spa in Victoria that can hold more than 300 mm of water must be registered with council and certified every four years, whatever its age or how often it's used.
Who lodges the certificate with council?
We issue it. You lodge it with your council within 30 days, online or in person, and pay the council's lodgement fee.
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Book Your Pool or Spa Inspection
Registered pool and spa barrier inspections across Melbourne, based in Greenvale. Call 0466 301 036, email hello@nwpoolinspections.com.au or book online.