Upper Marlboro, MD Landscaping Inspection

After the cover and liner on an Upper Marlboro, MD landscaping tear, Landscaping Inspection Services is called out to determine the cause of damage.

Pool Inspection in Upper Marlboro, MD

Landscaping Inspection Services was called out recently to inspect a landscaping in Upper Marlboro, MD that had been damaged, with both the liner and cover being severely torn. Our inspector visited the property in question and spoke with the insured. The insured explained that there had been a big storm that pulled the cover up and down. The insured explained that when he went outside the next day, the pool had lost about 50% of its water, the rails were cracked, and the cover was in the pool. The insured stated that the pool was just over 10 years old.

Inspection Observations

Our inspector performed a thorough inspection of the pool and surrounding areas and made the following observations:

• The cover was floating in the pool.
• The pool was only half full of water.
• The liner was faded.
• There were no holes or tears in the liner.
• There was rust near the skimmer.
• Some rails were cracked.
• The pool wall was being pushed in by the surrounding earth.
• The pool walls were severely compromised by rust.
• There was no evidence of erosion by water damage to the surrounding areas of the pool.

Analysis of Landscaping inspection

Our inspector noted that the water level was about 6 inches below the rust areas, indicating the rusted areas did not cause the water level to become so low. However, it appeared that the pool had been rusting for years.

Our inspector concluded that the faded liner was the result of sun and chemical bleaching. While the liner did appear aged, it was still intact and holding water.

Our inspector noted that the pool walls were severely compromised by rust, and he projected that they would only last a couple more years.  When the weight of ice or snow becomes heavy on top of a pool cover, it displaces water by pushing the water up and over the sides of the pool over a period of time.

Soon after our inspector arrived, a representative from a local pool company also arrived to the property. The representative suggested that the damage had been caused by wind. However, our inspector did not agree with that conclusion.

While the pool is repairable, it only has about two more years of life remaining; that, as well as the fact that the rails would not be repairable, led our inspector to recommend that the pool be replaced.

Cause of Loss in Upper Marlboro, MD Pool Inspection