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Pool Inspections
Miami-Dade & Broward
Leakalyzer® · Hydrophone · Pressure Test · Full Written Report
This is not a home inspector with a checklist. This is a pool specialist who uses four independent diagnostic methods — including the Leakalyzer® electronic water loss sensor that no home inspector carries — and delivers a complete 10-section written report with equipment serial numbers, cost estimates, and photo documentation same day. If the pool has a leak, you'll know before closing. If it doesn't, you'll have four-method documentation proving it.
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Leakalyzer® Verified
10-Section Written Report
Equipment Serials Documented
Cost Estimates Included
Photo & Video Archive
Same-Day Available
90-Day Warranty
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Independent leak detection methods per inspection
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Section written report — delivered same day
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Day warranty on all patches performed
Who Books a Pool Inspection — And Why
Real Estate Buyers
You're under contract on a home with a pool. The general home inspector handed you a 1-page checklist. You have 10–14 days before inspection contingency expires. You need to know: is there an underground leak that will cost $2,000–$8,000 to repair after closing? What's the equipment actually worth? What will it cost to make right? Carlito answers with documented, methodical proof — not an opinion.
Sellers Preparing to List
Know your pool's condition before the buyer's inspector does. A pre-listing inspection lets you address issues proactively, price correctly, and present a documented "pool confirmed leak-free" report to buyers — eliminating the single biggest pool-related negotiation point at closing. The seller who knows their pool is clean has the leverage.
Current Owners
Your water bill has been creeping up. Your pool tech says everything looks fine. You want an independent professional opinion — not a service company with a reason to find problems. Carlito delivers an objective assessment of your pool's structural condition, equipment health, safety compliance, and any issues that need attention, with no service contract attached.
The Inspection Economics — Why This Pays for Itself Before Closing
A $325–$450 Inspection Can Save You $2,000–$8,000 at the Table
Without an inspection
???
You close. Six weeks later the water bill spikes. An underground return line failure costs $4,500 in excavation and repair. Not negotiated at closing. 100% your cost.
With a home inspector only
~1pg
The home inspector confirms the pump turns on. No Leakalyzer®. No pressure test. No underground assessment. A checklist is not a leak investigation. They're not equipped to do what Carlito does.
With Carlito's inspection — leak found
$325+
Four methods confirm an underground failure. You negotiate the repair cost — typically $2,000–$8,000 — as a closing credit or price reduction. The inspection fee is returned many times over at the table.
With Carlito's inspection — no leak
Clean
Four-method documentation confirms no structural leaks. You eliminate $2,000–$8,000 in repair cost uncertainty from your risk picture. You close with confidence. See the example report below — this is exactly what that documentation looks like.
Everything Included in Every Pool Inspection
Not a checklist. A comprehensive diagnostic investigation followed by a professional written report.
🔬 Leakalyzer® Electronic Leak Test
The Leakalyzer® is a patented electronic water loss sensor measuring water fluctuation at the micro level — controlling for temperature, wind, and barometric pressure — to separate actual structural water loss from evaporation. Results in inches/day. More precise than any bucket test. No home inspector carries this equipment.
🔊 Hydrophone Acoustic Scan
Underwater hydrophone scans the pool shell, wall fittings, and plumbing penetrations for the specific acoustic signature of water escaping through a crack or failed fitting. Identifies leak sources that visual inspection misses entirely — including behind-plaster fitting failures.
🔧 Static Pressure Test — All Lines
Every plumbing circuit individually pressurized and held at static pressure. Any pressure drop indicates a breach in underground piping. Pass = documented. Fail = exact location identified for repair. The only definitive test for underground plumbing integrity.
🎨 Dye Testing — Every Fitting
Dye injected at all return fittings, skimmer throats, light niches, and wall penetrations. Catches fitting face failures that pressure tests cannot detect — including South Florida's most commonly missed pool leak: screen enclosure column base return fitting cracks.
✓ Full equipment inspection — pump, filter, salt system, heater, automation
✓ Equipment serial numbers & model documentation
✓ Safety compliance — VAC lock, bonding, entrapment risk
✓ Pool surface & water quality assessment
✓ Plumbing & electrical pad inspection
✓ Deck & in-pool fittings condition assessment
✓ 10-section written report — emailed same day
✓ Priority action list with South Florida cost estimates
✓ Full photo & video archive — Google Photos link
✓ 90-day warranty on all patched items
Pool inspection pricing starting from
$325
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This Is Exactly What You Receive After Every Carlito's Way Pool Inspection
No checklist. No verbal summary. A complete 10-section written report delivered to your email the same day — before Carlito leaves the property. The report below is a real inspection from Miami Beach, anonymized for display. This is exactly what your report looks like. Every competitor who sees this page will try to copy it. They can't — the report quality requires the equipment, the expertise, and the documentation discipline to back it up.
Leakalyzer® reading with exact numbers
Pressure test results per circuit
Equipment serial numbers
Priority action list
Cost estimates for every item
Photo archive link
Carlito's Way Pool Leak Detection · cwpoolleak.com
Residential Inspection
Pool Condition Inspection Report
Professional Pool & Equipment Inspection · Example · South Florida
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Critical
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Concerns
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Positives
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Monitor
Fair — Needs Attention
4 tiers: Excellent · Good · Fair · Poor
Overall Assessment: Functional pool with a major positive — all mechanical equipment replaced 2024 and under manufacturer warranty. However: water quality issues, surface deterioration, pump housing crack (warranty claim), and safety hazard on vacuum suction port. Most importantly: all four leak detection methods confirmed no structural leaks — eliminating $2,000–$8,000 in underground repair costs from the buyer's risk picture.
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Pool Structure & Surfaces
Pool Shell / Plaster
CriticalSignificant discoloration: (1) metal staining — dark brownish-black streaks consistent with iron/copper oxidation in the plaster; (2) algae staining on the pool floor; (3) roughened plaster texture consistent with aged marcite. Metal stains + algae + roughened surface indicate resurfacing needed within 1–3 years. Acid washing may provide temporary relief — resurfacing is the definitive solution.
Waterline Tile
ConcernDark blue/charcoal tile. Calcium scaling and grout deterioration visible. Cosmetic but indicates water chemistry neglect consistent with algae presence.
02
Water Quality & Chemistry
⚠ Active Algae Infestation Observed
Pool water visibly cloudy with green-blue hue, dark algae patches on floor. Not swim-ready. Professional treatment required before use.
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Leak Investigation — Full Results
| Method | Procedure | Result | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leakalyzer® Water loss sensor | Electronic sensor at waterline measures water loss in in/day, controlling for evaporation, temperature, wind, and barometric pressure. More precise than any bucket test. | 0.07 in/day Normal: 0.05–0.10 | ✓ Pass |
| Hydrophone Acoustic scan | Underwater hydrophone scans shell, fittings, and plumbing penetrations for acoustic leak signature. | No acoustic signatures detected. | ✓ Pass |
| Pressure Test All circuits | All plumbing lines individually pressurized and held. Any drop = underground breach. | All lines held static pressure. Underground plumbing structurally sound. | ✓ Pass |
| Dye Testing All fittings | Dye at all return fittings, skimmer throats, light niches, wall penetrations with pump off. | No dye movement at any location. All fittings watertight. | ✓ Pass |
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Mechanical Equipment
✅ Major equipment replaced 2024 — under manufacturer warranty. Request all warranty cards and installer documentation.
Pool Filter
New 2024Make / ModelPentair Clean & Clear RP 200
Installed09/24/2024
✓ New unit. No issues.
Variable Speed Pump
⚠ See NoteMake / ModelPentair IntelliFlo3 VSF
StatusOperational
CRITICAL: Crack in rear motor fan shroud. New 2024 unit — valid Pentair warranty claim. Require replacement before closing.
Salt Chlorinator
New 2024Make / ModelJandy TruClear TRUCLEAR11K
DisplayChlorinating 100%
✓ Active and operational.
Equipment Pad Plumbing
New 2024MaterialSchedule 40 PVC
ValvesJandy ball valves
✓ All lines pressure-tested and sound.
⚡ Pool Heater: Domestic Tankless Unit — Undersized for 16,000-Gallon Pool
At 9.6 kW / ~32,750 BTU/hr, heating this pool 10°F takes ~41 hrs vs. ~13 hrs for a proper 100,000 BTU heat pump. Operating cost: $250–$300/month vs. $50–$80/month for a proper unit. Additionally: junction box wiring shows NEC fill concerns — electrician required. Recommend dedicated pool heat pump ($2,500–$4,500 — pays back in 12–18 months).
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Priority Actions for Buyer
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Install VAC Lock — Active Safety Hazard
CriticalVacuum suction port has no safety lock. Active entrapment risk under Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act. Require installation before closing.
$15–$60 · 15-min install
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Verify Electrical Bonding — ESD Risk
CriticalAfter complete equipment replacement, pool bonding must be confirmed by licensed electrician. Un-bonded pools create Electric Shock Drowning risk.
$150–$400 electrician inspection
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Pump Crack — Pentair Warranty Claim
CriticalCrack in rear fan shroud of new 2024 Pentair IntelliFlo3 VSF — likely dropped during installation. Valid warranty claim. Require seller to file replacement before closing.
$0 under warranty · $1,200–$2,000 if out-of-pocket
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Pool Water Remediation — Algae + Metal Stains
ConcernProfessional treatment required. Metal stains need sequestrant/chelating chemical + ascorbic acid. Deep staining may require resurfacing.
Chemical: $300–$800 · Resurfacing if needed: $10,000–$18,000
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Heater Wiring — Junction Box NEC Review
ConcernJunction box appears overfilled with conductors (NEC 314.16). Open conduit entries lack insulating bushings. Licensed electrician required.
$150–$600 electrician review
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Positive Findings
Confirmed No Leaks — Four Independent Methods
Leakalyzer® 0.07 in/day (evaporation only), hydrophone clean, all lines held pressure, dye test clear at all fittings. Eliminates $2,000–$8,000 from buyer's risk picture.
Brand-New Pentair Filter (2024) — Under Warranty
Pentair Clean & Clear RP 200 — top-of-line 200 sq ft cartridge filter. No maintenance beyond routine cleaning for several years. Under manufacturer warranty.
Premium Variable Speed Pump — Florida Code Compliant
Pentair IntelliFlo3 VSF. Florida code requires VSPs — this installation compliant. Saves $600–$1,200/year vs. single-speed (subject to warranty claim for crack).
Salt Chlorination System Active (2024)
Jandy TruClear displaying "Chlorinating 100%." Eliminates regular chlorine purchasing. Softer water. Under warranty.
New Equipment Pad Plumbing — All Lines Pressure-Tested Sound
New Schedule 40 PVC with proper valving and check valve. Static pressure confirmed all underground lines structurally sound.
Travertine Deck — Premium Material in Good Condition
Premium, naturally slip-resistant pool deck ideal for South Florida. Outside disrupted paver areas, deck is in reasonable condition for its age.
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Estimated Remediation Cost Summary
| Item | Priority | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAC Lock safety cover | Critical | $15 | $60 |
| Electrical bonding verify | Critical | $150 | $400 |
| Pump crack — warranty claim | Critical | $0 (warranty) | $2,000 |
| Junction box electrician review | Critical | $150 | $600 |
| Pool heat pump replacement (upgrade) | Concern | $2,500 | $4,500 |
| Pool water remediation — algae + stains | Concern | $400 | $1,200 |
| Robotic cleaner (required — no main drain) | Concern | $500 | $1,500 |
| Return fittings replacement | Concern | $150 | $350 |
| Pool resurfacing — 1–3 year horizon | Future | $10,000 | $18,000 |
| Immediate total (pre-close items) | $1,415 | $7,210 | |
| Including near-term resurfacing | $11,415 | $25,210 | |
* South Florida market estimates. Leak testing confirmed no structural leaks — eliminates additional $2,000–$8,000 in underground repair risk. Negotiation reference only, not a contractor quote.
Report prepared based on professional on-site inspection including: visual assessment, photographic documentation, Leakalyzer® (0.07 in/day — no leak), hydrophone acoustic scan, static pressure testing of all plumbing lines, and dye testing of all fittings. All leak testing confirmed no structural leaks. Additional findings should be verified by licensed professionals before closing. Equipment serial numbers extracted from label photography on-site.
Prepared by: Carlos (Carlito) Hernandez · Carlito's Way Pool Leak Detection LLC · (786) 382-3367 · cwpoolleak.com
Prepared by: Carlos (Carlito) Hernandez · Carlito's Way Pool Leak Detection LLC · (786) 382-3367 · cwpoolleak.com
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How It Works — From Call to Report
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Text or Call — Address, Photos, and Your Timeline
Text or call (786) 382-3367 with your property address, photos of the pool and equipment pad, and your preferred timing. Real estate buyers: mention your inspection contingency deadline — Carlito works around it. Same-day and next-morning bookings available. Exact flat-rate price confirmed before scheduling. Code SAVE25 for $25 off.
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On-Site — Full 4-Method Leak Investigation + Complete Equipment Documentation
Carlito personally attends every inspection. The full 4-method leak investigation runs concurrently with equipment inspection, surface assessment, safety compliance check, and plumbing/electrical review. Every piece of equipment is photographed at the serial number label. Total on-site time is typically 2–3 hours for a standard residential pool.
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Report Delivered — Complete 10-Section Document Before Carlito Leaves
The complete report is emailed to you before Carlito leaves the property — typically within 30–60 minutes of completing the final test. Includes all Leakalyzer® readings, pressure test results, equipment serial numbers, prioritized action list, South Florida cost estimates, and full Google Photos archive link. Share with your realtor, attorney, and seller's agent immediately.
For Realtors — A Pool Inspection That Protects Your Clients and Your Deals
A Carlito's Way report gives your buyer Leakalyzer® documentation that holds up in any negotiation. If the pool is clean, you have four-method proof. If there are issues, you have specific cost estimates to support a price reduction or credit request. Many South Florida realtors have Carlito's number saved and call the day a pool property goes under contract. Carlito prioritizes realtor referrals for same-day scheduling. Call or text (786) 382-3367 to establish a professional relationship.
90-Day Warranty on All Patched Items
Any patches or minor repairs performed during the inspection are covered by a 90-day written warranty — free return visit if water loss recurs within 90 days from any previously patched location. Included in the inspection fee. Full warranty details →
Carlito's Way Pool Inspection vs. General Home Inspection
| What You Get | General Home Inspector | Carlito's Way |
|---|---|---|
| Leakalyzer® water loss reading | Never — wrong equipment | Every inspection |
| Underground pressure test all lines | Not performed | Every circuit tested |
| Hydrophone acoustic scan | Never — wrong equipment | Standard protocol |
| Dye testing at all fittings | Not performed | Every fitting tested |
| Equipment serial numbers | Rarely | Every piece documented |
| Cost estimates per issue | Vague or none | Detailed S. FL estimates |
| Safety compliance review | Sometimes noted | Dedicated review |
| Report format | Generic checklist | 10-section professional report |
| Who attends | General inspector (pool is one line) | Carlito personally — every job |
| Warranty on repairs | None | 90 days written |
Pool Inspection FAQ
Pool inspections start at $325–$450 for standard residential pools throughout Miami-Dade and Broward County. Text your address and pool photos to (786) 382-3367 for an exact flat-rate quote. Code SAVE25 for $25 off. Includes the full 4-method leak investigation, 10-section written report, cost summary, photo archive, and 90-day warranty on any patches performed.
Yes — this is the core difference from a home inspection. The 4-method investigation includes the Leakalyzer® electronic water loss sensor, hydrophone acoustic scan, static pressure testing of every underground plumbing circuit, and dye testing at all fittings. These four methods definitively confirm or rule out underground plumbing leaks, shell leaks, and fitting failures. A pool confirmed leak-free by all four methods eliminates $2,000–$8,000 in underground repair cost uncertainty from your negotiation.
A general home inspector confirms the pump turns on and water is at the right level. They do not have a Leakalyzer®. They do not perform static pressure testing. They don't carry a hydrophone. They don't dye test fittings. The result tells you the pool is "operational" — not whether it has an active underground leak costing $4,500 to repair after closing. South Florida pools have among the highest underground plumbing failure rates in the country. A checklist is not sufficient for a South Florida pool purchase.
On-site time is typically 2–3 hours for a standard residential pool. The 10-section written report is emailed to you before Carlito leaves the property — usually within 30–60 minutes of completing the final test. Full report, photo archive link, and cost summary are delivered same day so you can share with your realtor, attorney, and seller's agent before end of business.
Absolutely — this is the primary reason buyers book. The 10-section report with specific cost estimates provides documented, professional basis for requesting a price reduction, seller credit, or repair requirement. The Leakalyzer® readings and pressure test results carry more weight than a home inspector's verbal opinion because they are quantified measurements with documented methodology. Many buyers use Carlito's reports to negotiate credits of $2,000–$8,000 — typically 4–10× the inspection fee.
Yes — same-day and next-morning availability throughout Miami-Dade and Broward County. Real estate buyers with inspection contingency deadlines are a scheduling priority. Call or text (786) 382-3367 — Carlito answers personally, confirms availability within minutes, and works around your deadline. Evening and weekend appointments available.
What Buyers and Sellers Say
★★★★★Google Review
"We were buying in Coral Gables with a pool and our realtor recommended Carlito. His report was unlike anything I'd seen from a home inspector — Leakalyzer® readings, equipment serial numbers, cost estimates for every issue. We used the report to get a $3,500 credit from the seller for the heater situation. Best $300 we spent in the entire purchase."
★★★★★Google Review
"As a Miami Beach realtor I've worked with Carlito on multiple pool inspections. The detail in his reports is unmatched — Leakalyzer readings, equipment serial numbers, itemized cost estimates. Buyers trust these reports and sellers can't dispute them. He also turns around same day which is critical on inspection deadlines."
★★★★★Google Review
"I used Carlito for a pre-listing inspection in Pembroke Pines. He found a small skimmer seal issue I didn't know about and I had it fixed before listing. When the buyer's inspector came, the pool was clean and documented. No negotiations, clean close. The pre-listing inspection paid for itself three times over."
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