Pool Safety Certificate
Full barrier compliance inspection. Form 23 issued same-day. Council lodgement guidance for City of Greater Geelong.
$250 inc GST
Pool Safety Inspections · Highton
Pool Inspections in Highton
Highton is Geelong's hillside suburb, with terraced housing across rising terrain south of the Barwon River. That topography matters significantly for pool compliance: Highton has more pool fence complications related to slope, retaining walls and split levels than any other Geelong suburb.
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What Highton Pool Owners Need to Know
We're in Highton weekly from our Clifton Springs base — usually 3-5 day booking turnaround.
Council: Highton is fully within City of Greater Geelong.
Slope creates compliance complications. Pool barriers on sloping sites need careful AS1926.1 interpretation. The 1.2m fence height is measured from the finished ground level on the climbable side — but on terraced properties, an adjacent retaining wall can effectively reduce this distance. We see more interpretation disputes between owners, builders and council on Highton properties than anywhere else, especially around split-level decks and pool-adjacent retaining walls.
1970s-1990s pool stock. Highton's main residential expansion was the 1970s and 1980s, and many original pools are now well into their second or third compliance cycle. The hillside positioning means most pools are at ground level relative to the house but elevated relative to the street — barrier specs need to consider the lower-side height accurately.
Our Services
Pool Inspection Services in Highton
Flat $250 inc GST — same-day Form 23 where compliant, free re-inspections, no hidden fees.
Pre-Purchase Inspection
Detailed compliance report for Highton property buyers — ideally before contract signing.
$250 inc GST
Compliance Consultation
Written report with each non-compliance item flagged, plus practical fix advice — DIY vs tradesperson.
$250 inc GST
Free Re-Inspection
Complimentary follow-up after remediation work. No second call-out fee.
Included
FAQ
Highton Pool Inspection Questions
My Highton pool sits on a terraced site — what does that mean for compliance?
Each barrier face is assessed against the ground level immediately adjacent on the climbable side. If a retaining wall reduces effective height on one face, that face needs to be raised to compensate. We measure from the lowest accessible point.
Pool above the house, deck-style — is the deck part of the barrier?
Often yes. If the deck is on the pool-side and people walk on it before reaching the water, the deck rail is the effective barrier. Must meet 1.2m + non-climbable + self-closing gate spec. Common Highton issue.
Cost difference for terraced-site inspections?
$250 flat, same as flat-site. We just need a bit more measurement time on-site.
My Highton pool has been there 30 years and never had a Form 23 — am I in trouble?
You're overdue but not in immediate trouble. Council can request compliance at any time but typically gives 60-90 days to remediate. Best to get ahead of it before they write to you.
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Same flat $250 inc GST across our entire service area.