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Pool & Spa Barrier Safety Inspections
- Extremely responsive, friendly and was a quick and easy process. Highly recommend.Bilal Dabab08/10/23I 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 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-Kingdom05/05/23
- Very prompt professional and helpful friendly knowledge.Will definitely use them again.Karen Henderson08/01/25Joe was knowledgeable, professional and helpful. Very attentive to all aspects of pool safety, offering very reasonable and practical solutions. Will definitely book in my next inspection with Joe. Thank you for your service.Joanne Capparelli09/11/23I 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
- Joey helped me and my Sister get our barriers compliant, was very patient and provided great advice on repairs that were requiredoneil z12/04/23Great service great communicationThank you, Joseph,Vince Liberatore20/05/24Great service. Joseph was very professional. Will definitely call him again in 4 years time when I need another swimming pool inspection.Sophia Zu14/05/24
- We had Joseph come and inspect our pool/spa for certificate of barrier compliance, he was punctual and very helpful. He made the whole process simple and straightforward. We would definitely use him again.Liz Olsen23/05/23I would highly recommend this company. Joseph was friendly, courteous, professional and helpful in assisting me to obtain a Certificate of Barrier Compliance for my pool. He observed some minor floors which with his advice were easily reminded. Once these were reminded to his satisfaction a Certificate was promptly emailed to me.Ric SZELEST22/04/23Awesome! Highly recommendedGeorge Polatos22/05/24
- Fantastic service - thank you so much Joseph! Excellent communication regarding time changes and giving me 30 minutes warning - arrived spot on time! Even helped me trim some branches I'd missed so all compliant. Whole process was a breeze. Had my certificate within minutes! Thanks again 🙂lindsey “Linz”24/05/24Joesph was amazing. Easy and quick toBook, Joseph was very knowledgeable and advised on the spot what was needed to comply. I made adjustments and there was no reinspection fee. Once passed the certificate of compliance was provided immediately . Amazing and professional service with competitive pricing. highly recommend. Thanks NW Pool inspectionsjodie cauchi13/08/25From the first text to the final inspection Joseph was amazing. What he quote and what we paid was right on point. If you need your pool safety barrier inspected look no further than North West Pool Inspections. We will definitely be using them each time.Thanks again Joseph.Marianne Holmes12/04/24
- 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.John05/04/24Joseph arrived on time and conducted a practical and precise inspectionCharles Warhurst18/12/23I 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
- Very 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 Gutcher22/03/24Joseph was excellent he was knowledgeable and arrived on timeVery happy with his workRhonda Elsworth14/10/25Very fast and efficientJason Cachia29/05/23
- Excellent customer experience! Joseph was punctual, professional and above all honest. It's great to see that common sense still lives in some people. Will definitely be using his services from now on.George Christou17/06/24Super responsive and helpful. Very efficient and diligent with barrier compliance requirements. Highly recommended.Matt Connell04/04/24Great service.Amad Rezaei09/05/24
- Joey 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 Conforto12/05/23Very happy with Joseph and his prompt and professional service.Stuart Milligan20/04/24Highly professional, responded quickly with booking , inspection and certificate delivery.Would highly recommend, thanks Joseph.Maria Thomson23/10/23
- Prompt and professional.Highly recommendedGlenn Payne08/04/24Joseph was very professional & friendly, I booked in line & came over the same day. Excellent serviceSheryl Natoli09/03/26Excellent communication, very helpful…Bogica Kirkovska02/10/25
- Joseph was great to work with. He responded quickly and provided all the information required which made the whole process efficient. Excellent from start to finishJulie Darley17/05/24Was quick availability to attend. Was keeping me informed of what time it would be on the day.Matt Hedger31/05/23Prompt and efficient, highly recommend for their services.Craig Reynolds20/05/23
- Helpful instructions to ensure our pool is compliant.Alex Allegos30/05/24Very prompt response. Great communication updates. Inspection carried out on time and Joseph was very pleasant and efficient. Thoroughly tecommendedKerry Casey24/05/24Great service from this company, pleasant to deal with, arrived on time and completed what was required. Highly recommendedPaul Di Lizia22/03/24
- Very professional and thorough. Highly recommend them. I love the tracking feature that shows exactly when they’re showing up too.Stephen Bock16/04/24Great service and communication. Highly recommendedRebecca H31/05/24Highly recommended Great communication, very helpfulRyan Jackson03/09/25
- Very punctual and professional service. Very happyRose Giannini08/05/24Easy and very efficient to deal with.Bob van Zuiden20/05/24Joseph performed the Spa Compliance.His professionalism and attention to detail was evident during the inspection, he was very clear communicating and providing advice. He arrived on time and issued the certificate within 10 minutes if completing the job. I highly recommend him for your spa compliance.bufferino3506/02/24
- Joseph did a fantastic job. Prompt on time & very efficient. Highly recommend. Thank you.omar dachs30/12/25Very happy with JosephPool fence inspectionPina Goodwin15/05/23Communication was great and Joe is well organised. I would definitely recommend to my friendsDAVID SOLOMON12/04/23
- Great Service, thank you again joeysimon warda11/04/23Great service from beginning to end! Easy to book and was kept up to date with the appointment time/process regularly. Joseph was knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. Thank you for making the pool compliance process a less stressful one! Highly recommended NWPI from my experience.Luisa A24/05/24Phenomenal service, prompt, helpful and willing to assist in any way possible to ensure compliance. Happy to step you through the process required and navigate through statutory standards. Fair pricing and not looking to gouge you at every opportunity which is often common place when seeking certification . Highly recommend and wouldn't think twice to use them again. Keep up the good work guys.J M06/07/24
- Great people to deal withVery efficient 👍Tom Farah08/09/25Very easy and practical to deal with.Highly recommended.Richard Bassett29/06/25Joe was great. Prompt. Friendly. Professional. Fair Price.Can't get much better than thatTim Bowen14/05/26
- Prompt service and good communication, Joseph was great to deal with.Andrew Owens28/07/265/5 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 Rajoo20/05/24Joseph 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 Wong22/04/24
- Joseph 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 AUS03/09/25Joe 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 Daniels26/05/23Prompt excellent service. Friendly and professional.Pilates Sense21/11/25
- Rang for advice, very helpful.G S06/10/23Very 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 Gordon26/11/23Responsive and helpful.Simon Cooke28/05/23
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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.


