A pool or spa changes what a property sale needs. In Victoria, the barrier has to be compliant and a current swimming pool compliance certificate has to exist — and the sale is the moment it gets checked. Whether you're the vendor preparing a Section 32 or a buyer doing due diligence, the inspection is the same: an independent, VBA-registered check that the barrier meets the standard, with the Form 23 issued the same day for you to lodge on the council's Pool and Spa Register. If the pool has never been registered with council — common with older properties — see our pool registration guide for the Form 22 step that has to happen first.
Selling: the Form 23 belongs in your Section 32
A current pool barrier compliance certificate forms part of the vendor statement (Section 32) when you sell a property with a pool or spa. If your existing certificate has lapsed, or the barrier has drifted out of compliance since the last inspection, you'll need a fresh Form 23 before settlement. We inspect and tell you plainly what (if anything) needs attention; where it passes, you get the Form 23 the same day to lodge yourself and pass on to your conveyancer. Our Section 32 timeline guide walks through when to book.
Buying: know the barrier passes before you settle
If you're buying a property with a pool, a pre-purchase inspection tells you whether the barrier actually complies — before the property is yours and the compliance obligation transfers to you. A non-compliant barrier you didn't know about becomes your cost and your liability after settlement. We give you an independent assessment against the current standard, so you know exactly where the barrier stands before you commit. See our pre-purchase due-diligence checklist.
What the inspection covers
The same full Form 23 barrier assessment we do for any inspection: fence height, the non-climbable zone, gate self-close and latch, fence gaps, and the surrounding structures — all checked against the Australian Standard that applies to your pool by its construction date. If it passes, we issue the Form 23 the same day and you lodge it with council yourself. If it doesn't, you get a Non-Conformance Report listing exactly what needs fixing, and the re-inspection after remediation is included in the $250 fee.
One flat fee — $250 inc GST
Pre-sale or pre-purchase, the inspection is a flat $250 all-inclusive, with the same-day Form 23 (ready for you to lodge) and the re-inspection included. No call-out fees, no surprises. We cover Greater Geelong, the Bellarine, Moorabool, Melton and the Wyndham corridor.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a Form 23 to sell a house with a pool in Victoria?
Yes. A current pool barrier compliance certificate forms part of the Section 32 vendor statement when you sell a property with a pool or spa. If yours has lapsed, book a fresh inspection before settlement.
Should I get a pool inspection before I buy?
Yes — strongly recommended. A pre-purchase inspection confirms the barrier complies before the obligation transfers to you at settlement, so you're not inheriting an unknown compliance cost.
How much does a pre-sale or pre-purchase pool inspection cost?
A flat $250 inc GST, all-inclusive — the inspection, the Form 23 issued the same day for you to lodge with council, and a free re-inspection if remediation is needed.
An independent barrier assessment before you sign
Pre-sale or pre-purchase Form 23 — $250 all-inclusive
VBA-registered. Same-day certificate ready for you to lodge, free re-inspection if remediation is needed. Greater Geelong, Bellarine, Moorabool, Melton & Wyndham.
Call 0402 860 499 or book online.