Gainesville, VA Landscaping Inspection

After a harsh and snowy winter, Landscaping Inspection Services is called out to inspect a Gainesville, VA pool to determine what caused the damage

Gainesville, VA Pool Inspection

Landscaping Inspection Servies was called out recently to inspect a landscaping and cover that had been damaged in the winter. The insurance company wanted to know if the weight of snow had damaged the liner or cover.

Our inspector visited the property in question and spoke with the insured, who stated that the cover had caved in from the weight of the snow.

Observations Made During Inspection

Our inspector made the following observations during his inspection of the pool and surrounding areas:

• The pool was a vinyl lined, oval pool, and held about 20,000 gallons of water.
• The water level was one foot low.
• There were pool toys and flotation devices in the pool, under the cover.
• There was minor damage to the cover.
• The cover straps were anchored in the grass on one side of the pool.
• There was water behind the liner and the liner was ripped.

Professional Analysis of Gainesville Pool Inspection

After the inspection, our inspector drew the following conclusions, based on his professional expertise:

• The water level was too low for a vinyl lined pool.
• The cover was weakest on the side of the pool where the straps were anchored in the grass, and that is where the cover gave way (improper installation).

Cause of Loss in Gainesville, VA Pool Inspection

It was our inspector’s professional opinion that the cover gave way due to the weight of snow. However, the weakness of the cover was caused by improper winterization of the pool and improper installation of the cover. Unfortunately this damage would require a rather expensive repair, including replacing the liner, and replacing the cover.