Torn Liner in Walbridge, OH Above-Ground Pool
Swimming Pool Inspection Services checks out an above-ground pool in Walbridge, OH that has a torn liner and is losing water.
Swimming Pool Covers – Dos and Don’ts
Swimming Pool Inspection Service gives you a rundown on the different types of pool covers and why you need one on your pool.
Was the Coping & Plaster Damaged by a horse?
Was the Coping & Plaster Damaged by a horse
Homeowner, Steven Reed, the insured, reported to his insurance company that his pool had been damaged by horses. He said that the back gate to their property had been left open, because of this, three horses had entered the property causing damage to the pool. The pool is an inground, geometric shaped pool, with plaster interior finish. It was stated that one horse went through the cover, coping and plaster.
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WHAT WIND CAN DO TO AN ABOVE GROUND SWIMMING POOL
Swimming Pool Inspection Services is called out to inspect a swimming pool that was damaged in a windstorm that knocked a small tree onto the pool’s safety cover.
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"Hurricane Sandy Aftermath - Howard Beach - 10/30/2012" by Pam_Andrade is licensed under CC BY 2.0Soot or Ash Claim, Hurricane, Tornadoes and Floods! A Pool Inspection Pays Off
We are having a second Wildfire season with fires popping up from Southern to Northern California, the rest of the country is experiencing Hurricanes, Tornadoes and Floods. When wildfires are close to cities and towns, insurance companies also see a good number of property claims. When there is a pool or spa on the property, the chance of a pool or spa related claim being added to the other soot and ash issues increases. Hurricanes, Tornadoes and Floods also wreck havoc on pools, spas and hot tubs.
Pool Inspector Finds More Than Just a Sagging Pool Cover
Swimming Pool Inspection Services uncovered a number of issues when called out to inspect a sagging swimming pool cover. While the homeowner claimed that the sagging cover displaced the water in the pool, thereby lowering the water level, our inspector determined that a number of issues, including a leak and a damaged liner needed to be addressed.
The Incredible $300,000 Pop-up
A highly regarded pool company was going to give a swimming pool a light acid wash and repair a slight superficial crack in its surface. It turned into something considerably more.
Swimming Pool Inspection Services (SPIS) was contacted by its client, GFH Company to inspect and report on an in-ground swimming pool at a residential property in an exclusive neighborhood. The inspection was to confirm the cause of the pool’s damage and to estimate its repair or replacement cost. The claimant was Read more
Pool Inspection Reveals Attempted Insurance Fraud
When it comes to insurance claims involving swimming pools, it can sometimes be hard to make the distinction between attempted fraud and lack of education. However, the result is the same: an inaccurate claim.
You can have a “do-it-yourself” homeowner who is positive he or she knows what caused the damage, or a homeowner who just wants a new pool—or even a pool company that could financially use a big job.
HOW TO AVOID SWIMMING POOL and SPA DAMAGE IN THE COLDER MONTHS
The months between freezing winter and the thaw of spring are the perfect time for damage to occur to your clients’ swimming pools and spas.
Homeowners can become complacent with their pool maintenance, allowing problems to not only begin, but to remain unaddressed until they want to use their pools later in the year.
Encouraging your clients to keep up pool maintenance will help reduce damage from occurring, thereby reducing claims that are made for pool repairs. Here are some gentle reminders to pass on to your clients, so they can take care of their pools from now until spring.
Check Pool Covers Throughout Winter Months
During the winter months, pool covers can be damaged when snow, rain, or debris are allowed to remain or pile up on the cover. The heavy weight of snow can cause a cover to break, and most pool covers are not designed to hold an extreme amount of weight. Pool covers should be kept clear of snow and debris, and should be checked after rain to ensure that the cover is properly in place. In addition, keeping the pool cover clear will help ensure that rainwater, debris, and melted snow do not fall into the pool water when the pool is opened in the spring. Rain water and melted snow can upset the chemical balance in the pool water, which can cause staining and damage to a swimming pool liner.
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Swimming Pool Encounter with a Deer and How We Handled this Claim
Swimming Pool Encounter with a Deer
Shelter Island is a town and island at the eastern end of Long Island, NY population about 2,000. The area was an early 17th century New World settlement. Take a stroll and you may notice a 1932 iron sign that reads:
“SHELTER ISLAND SETTLED 1652. NATHANIEL SYLVESTER 1610-1680 A SUGAR MERCHANT OF BARBADOS WAS ITS FIRST RESIDENT OWNER”
In 1651, the island was sold to Sylvester’s merchant group for 1,600 pounds of sugar.
The island was home to the Manhanset, an Algonquin tribe, and its original name is Manhansack-aha-quash-awamock, which translates to “Island sheltered by islands.”
But there is another inhabitant of Shelter Island that has interacted with its residents for centuries. The deer.
In fact, drive 30 minutes from NYC into North Jersey or Long Island, and you’ll likely encounter deer crossing the highway. The Northeast’s deer seem to have no intention of going away, and one specific deer made for a dramatic day when it fell into a Shelter Island resident’s swimming pool.