Pools

Pools Inventory Guide for Homeowners

Pools are a valuable addition to any home, providing fun, relaxation, and exercise. However, maintaining a pool requires various tools, chemicals, and equipment to ensure it stays clean, functional, and safe. Documenting these items during an insurance Claim or construction project is essential to ensure everything is accounted for.

This guide will help homeowners create a comprehensive inventory of the tools, chemicals, and accessories associated with maintaining and enhancing pools.

Types of Pools

In-Ground Pool: A permanent pool built into the ground, often featuring built-in steps, lighting, and various finishes. In-ground pools require a range of equipment, such as pumps, filters, and cleaning tools, to maintain water quality.

Above-Ground Pool: A more affordable and less permanent option, these pools sit above the ground and typically come with ladders, pumps, and filter systems. Above-ground pools require maintenance similar to in-ground pools, though the equipment used may differ slightly. Also of note, virtually all pools are covered under the Secondary Structures part of your Policy (except of course for plastic or blow up kiddie pools) unless your above-ground pool is a smaller / portable model.

Infinity Pool: A luxury pool design where the water flows over one or more edges, creating a seamless visual effect. These pools often include advanced Filtration and circulation systems.

Lap Pool: A long and narrow pool designed primarily for swimming laps and exercise. Maintenance requirements for lap pools are similar to those of traditional in-ground pools but often require space-efficient tools and equipment.

Pool Chemicals

These were also discussed in their own article but worth mentioning again.

• Algaecide

• Calcium Hardness increaser

• Chlorine granules

• Chlorine tablets

• Clarifier

• Cyanuric acid (stabilizer)

• Defoamer

• Enzyme cleaner

• Liquid chlorine

• Muriatic acid

• pH increaser

• pH reducer

• Pool shock

• Stain remover

• Water clarifier

Pool Tools

• Automatic Pool Vacuum

• Backwash hose

• Brush attachment for walls

• Deep leaf Rake

• Extendable pole

• Floating Skimmer

• Handheld pool vacuum

• Leaf blower attachment

• Leaf rake

• Multi-purpose scrub brush

• Pool brush

• Pool Cover pump

• Pool skimmer net

• Pool vacuum hose

• Pool wall scrubber

• Robotic pool cleaner

• Skimmer net

• Telescoping pole

• Water testing kit

• Weighted vacuum head

Pool Pumps & Filters

• Cartridge Filter

• DE (Diatomaceous Earth) filter

• Filter cleaner

• Filter housing unit

• Heat Pump

• Main drain pump

• Multiport valve

• Pool pump basket

• Pool pump motor

• Pool Return Jets

• Pool skimmer basket

• Pressure-side pool cleaner

• Sand Filter

• Skimmer box

• Submersible Pump

• Suction-side pool cleaner

• UV Sanitizer

• Water circulation pump

• Water filter Cartridge

• Waterfall pump

Pool Safety & Maintenance Equipment

• Anti-entrapment drain cover

• Automatic pool cover

• Child safety Fence

• Diving board cover

• Emergency life ring

• Floating Pool Alarm

• Gate lock for pool access

• Pool cover

• Pool steps

• Poolside first aid kit

• Rescue hook

• Safety Rope

• Solar pool cover

• Step handrails

• Thermometer

• Water level controller

• Water testing strips

• Winter pool cover

• Pool drain cover

• Anti-slip pool mat

Pool Accessories

• Aromatherapy oil for pool

• Diving sticks

• Floating drink holder

• Floating LED lights

• Inflatable loungers

• LED underwater lights

• Pool basketball hoop

• Pool chaise lounge

• Pool cup holders

• Pool floaties

• Pool noodles

• Poolside table

• Poolside towel rack

• Solar Shower

• Sunshade Canopy

• Swim-up bar

• Tanning shelf

• Underwater speakers

• Waterproof Bluetooth speaker

• Waterproof spa pillows

Pool Covers & Enclosures

• Automatic pool cover

• Bubble wrap pool cover

• Mesh safety cover

• Pool cover reel

• Retractable pool cover

• Solar pool cover

• Solid winter pool cover

• Thermal Blanket

• Vinyl pool cover

• Wind straps for pool cover

Pool Miscellaneous

• Algae scrubber

• Chemical dispenser

• Chlorine floater

• Filter housing o-rings

• Grit scrubber pad

• Hose adapters

• Leaf trap

• Mineral purifier

• O-Ring lubricant

• Pool cover anchors

• Pool pump housing

• Replacement pool filter

• Spare hose for vacuum

• Spare o-rings

• Suction plate

• Timer for pool pump

• Valve seals

• Venturi vacuum

• Water Diverter valve

• Waterfall spout

Wrap-Up

This comprehensive guide provides homeowners with a structured approach to documenting the tools, chemicals, and accessories associated with their pools. As is the case with all of these thought-starter articles, a detailed inventory ensures that everything is accounted for during insurance claims or renovations, protecting your investment and helping maintain a clean, safe, and enjoyable swimming environment.