Most common failures I’ve added this blog so you can be aware of what to think about

ü  Foliage grows and sometimes it is prized foliage – sorry

ü  Rust and grime build-up stops doors or gates swinging shut, latches working etc.

ü  Structural units fail – latches and hinges rust out and wear out especially outdoors.

ü  Things break and are not fixed – fence joins break or wooden palings pop

ü  Ivy and climbers.  They look great but at some stage they can become strong enough that they provide climbing grips

ü  Agapanthus (or similar) look good on the outside of a fence but as they get bigger and bigger they clump down and reduce the 1.2m height clearance of the pool fence – out they come

ü  Alarms disabled – or batteries flat

ü  Self-closers that stop self-closing.  They need regular servicing. 

ü  Right at the bottom of this list - faults not found in previous inspections (not by us).  I don’t know why they were missed but it happens often.

Stay open to the problem as it’s not a criticism of your pool or you – it’s just the process.  Usually, the solution just needs a bit of thinking and work and are readily solvable.  We can advise.