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Pool & Spa Barrier Safety Inspections
- A great experience with North West Pool Inspections I fully recommend them to anyone needing a pool inspection and or certificateAgostino Palombi12/08/25Extremely happy customer. Joseph was professional and easy to deal with.Marija Brnada16/06/24Reliable, affordable is what comes to my mind for this review. My husband and I are first time pool owners and Joseph from north west pool services explained what we needed to do to satisfy the requirements set out by the council in a letter we received. He explained the process and made it way easier than we expected.AAA + rating from us.L P29/08/23
- Great service great communicationThank you, Joseph,Vince Liberatore20/05/24Exceptional service from North West Pool Inspections. They came out and went through everything in fine detail and with a thorough explanation of each test. Same day service with same day certification. Thanks JosephPhil S14/06/26Joe was fantastic and very easy to deal with. Made the whole process simple. Highly recommendedLeigh Dovile07/10/25
- Joseph was punctual and exceptionally helpful in finding the easiest solution for achieving compliance, which included contacting my council. Many thanks!Sarah L15/05/24Joe was great. He communicated very well regarding inspection time, fixed my 2 gates & was professional. I highly recommend Joe.Karen Chapman12/10/23Joey 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 Smith15/12/22
- Friendly, prompt, experts that inspected my spa fence and issued a compliance certificate immediately. You couldn’t get better service than that. Thanks Joseph and Co.Janet Lyons24/05/23I highly recommend North West Pool Inspections. Very helpful and fixed my gate during inspection. Easy process. Will definitely use again.Colin Petrie15/12/23Joe was outstanding exceptional service highly recommendJo Bezzina11/09/25
- On time, good service and advice, couldn't ask for more.Rob Scherer14/05/24Extremely easy process from booking through to the pool inspection. Full communication along the journey. Joseph the inspector was ontime, friendly and professional. Pool Barrier certificate emailed through straight away. Highly recommended 👌 🏊♂️ 👙Nick Smith01/05/24Joseph 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 can’t recommend North West Pool Inspections highly enough. Joseph was prompt & professional. So happy with their service. 👍🏼Samantha Heyes31/05/23Price is high but all of them are.Service was fast and friendlyMarc Freeo30/05/23They were absolutely amazing, very professional, discreet, knowledgeable,and most importantly up to date with all laws regarding pool requirements,etc .Highly recommend.Thanks team .Joseph Younan17/11/25
- North West Pool inspections were a dream to deal with from start to finish. The whole team made the process simple with there communication being amazing. Highly recommend based on our experience.Anthony Cassar20/05/24Very happy with service from North West Pool Inspections. Joseph’s correspondence before appointment was very quick and thorough. He arrived on time for appointment and was very professional while on property doing inspection. Highly recommendSuzanne10/10/23Professional. Polite. On time. Good value. Unequivocally recommended.Stephen Lynch13/07/24
- Great company to deal with! Joseph was flexible with times to attend, in our favor , and efficient with paperwork for council with Safety Certificate for pool and a fair price. Thanks Joseph! Highly recommend !!Barb13/10/24Joseph was great, prompt, efficient and friendly. Highly recommend for your pool inspectionsRosie Giles10/06/25Very happy with JosephPool fence inspectionPina Goodwin15/05/23
- Extremely responsive, friendly and was a quick and easy process. Highly recommend.Bilal Dabab08/10/23The process with Joe went smoothly from booking the appointment to inspection, rectification of issues and the issue of the certificate of compliance.Ken Muir16/05/24Amazing Job. Joey was awesome. Everytning was done very professionally and didn’t waste any time. Thanks again, highly recommend!Mr H30/08/25
- Did a great job at a good price.Philip Basil20/09/23Great service, easy process, punctualScott Rhodes11/07/26Very professional and responsive from the first call until issuing certificate.Joe was very friendly and provided hints and advice on what was required in achieving compliance.john hemsley19/07/23
- Joe was great. Prompt. Friendly. Professional. Fair Price.Can't get much better than thatTim Bowen14/05/26Very easy and fast booking system, automated to keep me in the loop at all times. Joseph was right on time, professional and gave great advice for our pool fence. Easy payment options and fast delivery of the certificate. Very easy process thank you Jospeh.Matt Fryer19/05/24Joe was very respectful, responsive and professional.Couldn't recommend them enoughThank you againMalek Younan29/10/25
- Joseph was professional & great to deal with.Ann-Maree Kent28/05/24Very efficient was on time and very good value would recommendRichard Cantwell13/05/23Joe 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
- 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 Quong16/10/255/5 for service proficiency. I made an online enquiry on Friday afternoon for Pool Inspection to enable us to submit the compliance letter to council.Joseph called us in a couple of hours on Friday to make an appointment the following morning.Our barrier gate of all day was jammed we had difficulty opening it. Instead of failing us, Joseph helped to fix the latch and ensured its compliance. Phew!We received a full report soon after his inspection and I was able to submit the compliance letter to Council before 10am on Saturday morning.Joseph's practical approach to customer care, thorough review and overall efficient service warrants an excellent rating.Warm RegardsJ RajooJayanthy Rajoo20/05/24fantastic service, very knowledge and made a stressful experience a walk in the park.George Sambusak26/05/23
- 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 Davern04/09/25Joe was very helpful and professional ..knew what he was about.. .will deal them againAnne marie Lake01/07/23Great service, quick and efficientThanks Joseph!Jo F11/04/26
- High efficient service.Lige18/04/26Joseph 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.DSR24/04/24I highly recommend North West Pool Inspections. The process from my initial inquiry to completion was absolutely flawless. Customer service, communication and updates were fantastic!!Michelle Baldo26/04/24
- Joseph was very friendly and professional inspecting my pool fence. Received SMS notification prior to arrival and very prompt in issuing compliance certificate. Highly Recommended.David Wong22/04/24Very professional. Joe's knowledge on compliance was exceptional. The process was made very easy as he took control and put my mind at ease. Highly recommend Joe for your pool inspection needs.Lindy Gibson-Kingdom05/05/23Joseph gave us great service, I thought the whole process would be a headache as anything to do with councils usually is, but Joseph made the whole process easy.David Abas28/10/23
- From 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 Flaim16/10/25Good service! Highly recommend.Yip C21/05/24Great company to deal with, highly recommended, +A service, would definitely call them again 👍🏻gemdfi22/05/23
- I engaged North West Pool Inspection for my pool compliance certificate and was highly satisfied with their service. They provided excellent communication and were very punctual. I would definitely recommend them for any future pool compliance inspections.Brad Wilson21/05/24Attended our property next day and was very professional and responsive.Highly recommend!Rebecca G21/03/25Exceptional services. On time and walks you through the process. Highly recommendCharley Samarani22/02/26
- Nothing was too much trouble for Joe, got the job done and rectified minor problems with the safety gate. Could not be happier with the service and I would recommend them to anyone that need to have a pool inspection carried out. Seamless thanks Joe and Team.John Ballestrino23/05/23Joey and George! A great experience with professionalism, courtesy, reliability and support.Thank you for being clear and consistent with your explanations of the process.I highly recommend you!Leonie Conforto12/05/23Joseph proved to be highly efficient and insightful during the pool fence inspection process. His proactive approach and valuable guidance enabled us to swiftly address the necessary requirements, resulting in the issuance of the pool certificate within a matter of hours. His professionalism and assistance were greatly appreciated throughout the entire process. Highly recommend North West Pool Inspections.Desi Longros15/06/24
- Joseph is great and reliable, I highly recommend him for pool inspections.Harsimar Singh18/10/23We cannot speak highly enough of Joseph from NorthWest Pool Inspections. We found Joseph to be highly professional ranging from all areas like returning phone calls, explaining the process, turning up on time, attention to detail and most importantly a solution based focus.Paul and Daniela Hannan, EssendonDanni Hannan01/11/23Joe 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
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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.


