Straight answer first: with us, a full pool safety inspection and compliance certificate costs $350 fixed, a re-inspection after you fix failed items is $190, and an advice-only virtual inspection by video call is $150 + GST. Prices are confirmed in writing before we book, and there are no call-out fees inside standard routes.

What the inspection fee actually covers

  • A licensed inspector on site for around 45 minutes, assessing the barrier, gates, latches, non-climbable zones and signage against your state's standard
  • A verbal summary before the inspector leaves, so you are never waiting to find out where you stand
  • A written, photo-referenced report in plain English
  • Where the pool complies, the certificate issued and lodged with the QBCC register in QLD, the NSW Swimming Pool Register, or your council in VIC

Why re-inspections are cheaper

If your pool fails, you do not pay the full fee twice. The $190 re-inspection covers a re-check of only the items listed on your report, not a second full inspection. Most failures are small: a latch that has dropped, a pot plant against the fence, a faded CPR sign.

What makes prices vary between providers

Quotes across the industry commonly range from around $150 to $500+. The differences usually come down to travel distance, whether certificate lodgement is included or billed separately, re-inspection pricing, and whether the provider is quoting a certificate or just a look around. Always confirm three things before booking anyone: the inspector's licence or accreditation, whether lodgement is included, and the re-inspection fee.

The cost of not inspecting

Fines for non-compliant or unregistered pools run into the thousands of dollars in every state, and a missing certificate can delay settlement on a sale or leave a landlord exposed. Against that, $350 is not the expensive option.

Want to reduce the chance of paying twice?

Download your state's free pool safety checklist and walk your own barrier before we arrive. Owners who do this pass on the first go far more often. Book your inspection when you are ready.

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