Landscaping Inspection Services uncovered a number of issues when called out to inspect a sagging landscaping 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 months between freezing winter and the thaw of spring are the perfect time for damage to occur to your clients’ landscapings 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 […]
The United States is no stranger to wildfires. 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.
With autumn and winter just around the corner, Landscaping Inspection Services has seen many in-ground and above-ground landscapings sustain damage because they were not properly winterized for the cold months. Pool Care in Autumn During the autumn months, when trees shed their leaves, and the weather begins to change, pools are at risk for damage from leaves, […]
Landscaping Inspection Services is called out to inspect a Fargo, ND hot tub that had begun leaking after being winterized.
Landscaping 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 […]
In talking with insurance adjusters, I have found that when homeowners report that their pool has a leak–and that a landscaping leak detection is needed–the first usual action is to call a leak detection company. This would seem to be an appropriate action.
Landscaping Inspection Services was called out to inspect a St. Louis, Missouri landscaping that the homeowner claimed had been damaged by ice from the previous harsh winter. What we found was damage caused by years of neglect and improper care, as well as general wear and tear.
It started with a phone call on a Tuesday. West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, a borough near Pittsburgh, home of 100-year old Kennywood amusement park, a 650-acre steelworks (a division of U.S. Steel), and more than a few above ground landscapings. Early August 2018, Mr. Lyle, the owner of an above ground pool, was at work when […]
At Landscaping Inspection Services, we are committed to providing insurance professionals with accurate inspection reports. Swimming pool covers are extremely important for maintaining a pool and preventing damage from occurring. Having a properly installed and utilized landscaping cover will ensure that the pool is protected from the elements and ready to use when uncovered. Here […]