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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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