Pool, spa, and septic inspections

The extras a standard home inspection does not cover. If the home has a pool, a spa, or a septic system, we can check those too.

A large backyard swimming pool with a diving board at a Houston home

Beyond the standard inspection

A pool can be a fun experience for the whole family, but if you do not know what you are buying, it can be full of headaches. We inspect the pool, hot tub, or spa to be sure the pumps work, the liner is in good condition, the heaters run, the electrical is safe, and the steps and ladders are sound, along with the safety items that go past a pool's simple visual appeal.

A standard home inspection does not include a private septic system, but it is not a bad idea to have one done, especially if the house has been vacant for a while. We are NAWT certified, trained by the National Association of Wastewater Technicians, so we know what to look for past the typical visible and accessible.

We also offer a one year warranty inspection, a walkthrough near the end of a builder's warranty period to catch items while they are still the builder's responsibility. Ask us for the details.

A backyard pool with an automatic pool cleaner, checked during an inspection
A pool is a big feature to buy sight unseen

What a pool and spa inspection covers

Performed alongside your home inspection by a TREC-licensed inspector.

  • A pool plumbing fitting and pipe at ground level, checked during an inspectionPumps, plumbing, and fittings
  • A water pressure test gauge attached to an exterior faucetWater pressure and equipment
  • A backyard swimming pool during an inspectionSteps, ladders, and safety

What Houston homeowners say

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  • I had an excellent experience with Brendan Hirshey and A-Action Home Inspection Group for my new construction home inspection. Brendan was extremely thorough, professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with throughout the process. What stood out most was the level of detail in his inspection. He took the time to carefully evaluate the major systems and construction details of the home and identified several items that I would not have known to look for on my own, including roofing and flashing concerns, drainage issues, HVAC and ductwork items, electrical concerns, irrigation problems, and a shower enclosure leak. His report was clear, well documented, and included helpful photos that made it easy to understand exactly what needed attention. I also appreciated that Brendan did not overstate issues or create unnecessary alarm. He explained what he found in a straightforward and professional way, which made it much easier for me to prioritize what truly needed to be addressed before closing versus normal punch-list items. I had also used A-Action earlier in the construction process, so having continuity from the pre-drywall stage through the final inspection was incredibly valuable. It gave me much more confidence going into closing and helped me have a more informed conversation with my builder. For anyone purchasing a new construction home, I strongly recommend getting an independent inspection rather than relying solely on the builder’s process, and I would absolutely recommend Brendan and A-Action. The inspection was worth every dollar.

    DJGoogle review

  • Very thorough and professional inspection by Ryan. Would highly recommend A-Action for a pre-purchase inspection.

    David GreeneGoogle review

  • Bo completed a very thorough and professional inspection. The report was well prepared and insightful. I will use A-Action Inspection again. Thank you.

    Nelson OgrenGoogle review

  • I very highly recommend Brendan. While my home is a new build with a very reputable builder, Brendan was very thorough in looking at every aspect of my new home and found a number of issues that required attention. He took a great deal of time to inspect and explain each of the issues and potential implications. His experience and technical knowledge are immense. He has given me invaluable peace of mind as I move forward with this substantial investment and life change.

    Kim SheehanGoogle review

  • Great experience, highly recommended. Thank you.

    Ruben GarciaGoogle review

  • Called with the highlights and talked to me in layman terms which I appreciated. Answered all my questions and followed up with the complete report.

    D GGoogle review

  • Amazing service. Very detailed. Really appreciate everything yall did to get our house ready for close!!

    Rebekka MayfieldGoogle review

  • Bo did a very thorough job inspecting our historical home on the island. He provided numerous photos, detailed explanations, and answered all of our questions. Highly recommend

    Melanie NewtonGoogle review

  • Josh came highly recommended From my father who has used him four times in the past. And this was my first home.

    Hayley CairoGoogle review

  • They were incredibly kind, thorough, and attentive throughout the entire inspection. They carefully checked everything in detail and took the time to make sure nothing was overlooked. If I ever need another home inspection in the future, I would definitely choose them again!

    Sarah LeeGoogle review

  • Tyler did a great job on the inspection and Michelle was very helpful with scheduling. This is the second home they did for me and they did a fantastic job both times.

    Kelly HarrisGoogle review

  • Mark was awesome, very Photo, he inspected two houses for me. He worked long hours and then sent us an impeccable report. He also walked with us before he left to show us points of interest in those two homes. I will absolutely hire him again!

    Martha StevensGoogle review

  • Mark was fantastic! Used A action twice and both times had mark come to do the inspection and he was thorough and detailed. Due to his work we were able to get a significantly lower purchase price!

    Tracy SantosGoogle review

  • Ryan was very friendly and efficient. He made sure to explain every concern and was very patient with all my questions as a first time home owner. I will be recommending him to all my friends.

    Ale FulmerGoogle review

  • Tyler was excellent! Expert level attention to detail

    Jeremy RamdialGoogle review

  • We worked with Ryan on our inspection. He was super thorough and explained everything clearly! Will definitely use these guys in the future.

    Zachary FulmerGoogle review

  • Ryan - was amazing! So thorough: involved us in it all! For this being our first purchase we felt very confident with his experience and guidance! Just amazing! Thank you!!

    Oyuki CastanedaGoogle review

  • A-Action is certainly one of the pricer home inspection companies but I was very pleased with Bo's detailed historic home inspection. He was on time and throughly explained his findings both walking us through at the end of the day as well as providing a detailed report. When paying for the inspection I was surprised that A-Action was charging an extra 3% credit card fee when only a cc option was provided but happily they've hired an exceptional customer service rep to work the phones nights and evenings who provided their Zelle info so I could avoid the fee. Overall I'm very pleased.

    Jennifer ThurstonGoogle review

  • Not cheap, but great value. Super detail oriented.

    Travis GuilloryGoogle review

  • Brendan as our inspector and Michelle who helped me on the phone scheduling my appointment were both so friendly and professional. I felt like we were in good hands with them both. We were interested in a 1970s home and I wanted to make sure we chose a home inspector with experience in older homes, so when I saw all the YouTube videos A-Action has on 1970s-home inspections, I knew they were the right company to go with. Brendan would reply to my simple follow up texts after about the inspection and even provided a vendor list for specialists in the area if we wanted to take a closer look at something, which we did and even their vendor list was great! Highly recommend A-Action!

    Caroline WrightGoogle review

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