Episode Details

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What starts as a routine pool inspection can turn into a liability nightmare—fast.

In this episode, Steve breaks down a real job where fire-damaged fencing, questionable decking, and one simple question—
 👉 “Will insurance cover this?”
—pushed the inspection way outside its lane.

⚖️ The Core Issue

Where does your responsibility actually end?

•  You’re there to inspect the pool
•  Not the fence 
•  Not the deck 
•  Not the insurance claim 

And that line matters more than most people realize.

🚧 The Rule

👉 Just because you see it… doesn’t mean it’s your responsibility.

Your job:

•  Identify pool-related conditions
•  Flag safety hazards
•  Recommend a licensed professional

And then…

Stop.

⚠️ The Exception

If something creates a direct safety risk to the pool (like a compromised fence):

•  Document it 
•  Recommend repair 
•  Do NOT price it or manage it 

💰 The Trap

Giving quotes for insurance work can:

•  Turn you into the contractor 
•  Invite scrutiny from insurers 
•  Kill your credibility as an independent expert 

🧠 The Takeaway

You don’t need every answer.

You need to know:

•  What’s yours 
•  What’s not 
•  And when to stay in your lane 

Because the moment you step outside your expertise…

👉 You’re not helping anymore.
 👉 You’re exposing yourself.

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