Who It's For

Who this service is for

Made for

Owners unsure whether their fence would pass today
Buyers wanting the barrier checked before purchase
Owners who have just landscaped, renovated or repainted the pool area
Anyone who has had a gate, latch or panel repaired

When it may be required

Before a compliance certificate can be issued
After landscaping, new decking, retaining walls or garden beds near the fence
When a gate has dropped, a latch has loosened or panels have moved
After storms or ground movement
When children start visiting or living at the property

On Site

What the inspector checks

Minimum effective barrier height around the full perimeter, including from garden beds and steps
Gaps under and between panels or balusters
The non-climbable zone, including branches, pot plants, furniture and BBQs
Gate self-closing and self-latching from every position, including resting on the latch
Latch height and shielding
Glass panel fixings and condition where glass fencing is installed

Outcomes

Pass or fail, you know where you stand

If your pool passes

The barrier is signed off as part of your compliance inspection and your certificate proceeds.

If it does not pass

You get a photo-referenced fault list with the exact fix for each item, most fence failures are cheap adjustments like latch height, gate tension or moving climbable objects. We can refer trusted fencing trades for bigger jobs.

Pricing

What it costs

Fixed prices, confirmed before we book. No hidden call-out fees.

Inspection & certificate

$350. Full compliance assessment, digital inspection report, and the certificate issued and lodged where the pool is compliant.

Re-inspection

$190. Re-check of the specific items listed on your non-compliance report once they are fixed, not a second full inspection fee.

Rectification and barrier repair work is quoted separately. Travel surcharges may apply for regional and rural bookings outside standard routes, confirmed at time of quote.

Where We Work

Areas covered

Queensland statewide from Cairns to the Gold Coast, Sydney and the Central Coast in New South Wales, and Melbourne and Geelong in Victoria.

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the most common fence failure?

Gates. Hinges lose tension over time and stop self-closing, and latches drop below the required height. Both are usually quick fixes.

Does glass fencing have different rules?

The same barrier performance standards apply, but glass has additional condition and fixing considerations that we check on every glass barrier.

My fence passed years ago. Would it pass now?

Not necessarily. Gardens grow, gates sag, and standards tighten. A barrier that passed a decade ago frequently fails today, which is exactly what an inspection will tell you before it matters.

Can you fix the fence too?

We stay independent on inspections, but we provide rectification advice and can refer fencing and gate trades we trust.

Book Now

Book your inspection now

Tell us your suburb and what you need. We confirm a fixed price and the next available date, usually within one business day.

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Anything else we should know?

We'll get back to you within one business day. For anything urgent, email hello@certifiedpoolcompliance.com.au directly.

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