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If you’re in doubt or need a pool safety certificate, talk to the experts at Jim’s Fencing today about a pool safety inspection.
And if your current pool fence doesn’t meet New Zealand standards, or there are any concerns raised during your inspection, we can find a fencing solution that works for you and your backyard.
The backyard swimming pool is an New Zealand icon. There’s nothing better than the freedom to swim and a splash in your very own pool, but is it safe? It’s hard to enjoy your pool with safety concerns hanging over your head. That’s why here at Jim’s Fencing, we are here to give you peace of mind.
Research shows that in 88% of drowning incidents, the pool fence was faulty, absent or compromised when the gate isn’t closed securely. If you have any doubts that your pool fence is safe and effective, it’s time to do something about it.
As well as our professional pool fence installations, Jim’s Fencing offers pool safety inspections and evaluations across New Zealand. So when you get the right advice from a Jim’s Fencing inspector, you can sit back and relax, knowing your family and friends can safely enjoy their time in the water.
If you’re in doubt or need a pool safety certificate, talk to the experts at Jim’s Fencing today about a pool safety inspection.
And if your current pool fence doesn’t meet New Zealand standards, or there are any concerns raised during your inspection, we can find a fencing solution that works for you and your backyard.
Jim’s Fencing can take you through every step of a pool safety inspection, letting you know ahead of time what the requirements are and helping with any corrections you need to make. As our team can carry out repairs and upgrades to your pool fence – like installing a new pool gate latch – we offer the most efficient solution for you to get your pool safety certification.
There are many different swimming pool inspectors out there, but that doesn’t mean they all offer the same standard of work. Don’t risk an inexperienced team or someone new to the job. When you choose a trusted name like Jim’s Fencing, you have peace of mind when it comes to your family’s safety.
The Jim’s Group has been serving New Zealanders with the best customer experience possible for over 28 years. Our fantastic franchisees always aim for exceptional results. That’s why we are proud to offer our customers the Jim’s Fencing 100% quality guarantee. You can’t go wrong when you rely on the professionals at Jim’s.
Meenakshi Ramaswamy
Greater Melbourne (Outer), VIC.
Professionalism & Communication
Due to the recent storm some of my fence poles were damaged which were fixed by Will.
Amazing job, I would recommend him for his professionalism, good communication and his work.
Craig
Perth, WA
Customer focussed
Garry from Jim’s Fencing Ellenbrook were easy to deal with and did a great job on my gate at the side of my house. When it is time to replace the rest of my fence will be calling them again.
Tess
Metropolitan Adelaide, SA
Professional & Cost-Efficient
Thom from Jim’s Fencing Happy Valley was professional and we are very happy with our new front fence. The price was also reasonable and attention to detail was fantastic as Thom ensured all of our requests were met when installing the new fence, highly recommend.
Kevin
Sydney, NSW
Customer focussed
After being let down by other contractors, who we are still waiting to ‘Come back to us’ Brett came with in a couple of days, at a time convenient to us quoted and the job was done very quickly after that. Would be happy to use again and recommend to others.
Andrea B.
Ngunnawal, ACT
Customer focussed
Dealing with Aws – Jim’s trees was very easy and his quote ( after trying others) – very reasonable. Paul who did the trimming did exactly as we asked and a perfect clean up. We will use them again when required and recommend them without hesitation. Thanks
Steve Sedgwick
Central Highlands and Goldfields, VIC
Customer focussed
Daniel was great. He responded promptly, and really positive and courteous. Our job was relatively small and it was hard attract contractors. The work was done with minimal fuss and site cleaned up.
Would recommend him.
Konstandinos M.
Metropolitan Adelaide, SA.
Customer Focussed & Cost-Effective
Highly recommended, Clint was a great communicator , his workmanship was second to none and the pricing was fantastic.
Delivered on what he promised. I would recommend Clint to all my family and friends.
Keep up the great work:)
Ross
South East Queensland, QLD
Communication & Quality
Would definitely recommend Gus to anyone looking at building a fence.
He was quick in responding to initial request. He came to site to measure up ASAP. He delivered what he promised.
His communication was exceptional.
Would always come back to me ASAP with answers.
The end product was perfect- exactly what we wanted. One of the hardest working tradesman I have used. Keep up the great quality work and outstanding customer service
Daniel Taylor
Redcliff
Go over and above
These guys are great. Got me out of trouble on an hours notice on Christmas eve after my dog broke through our fence. Came back after the proper panels were available and soldiered on through a heavy storm, with smiles on their face the whole time. Definitely over and above. Couldn’t recommend Leon and Georgine enough. Thanks guys
Sonya Langelaar
Forster
Professional Communication
Thankyou Nick and the team for my new fence it is fantastic.
It was great to come home to after work all finished!
Professional communication and excellent craftsmanship! Completed quickly with no drama. You Can’t ask for more than that!
I highly recommend Jim’s Fencing Forster.
Thankyou again.
Kerry Toomey
Griffin
Great Quality
We highly recommend Andrew for any new fencing you may need. He has a professional approach and is so easy to deal with. You can’t go past his great prices and I can say you get great quality for your money.
Jodie Brooks
Higgins
Highly Recommend
l couldn’t be happier with the great job on my colour bond fence. The boys were very professional, didn’t waste anytime and did a great job cleaning up before they left. Great price too. Highly recommend.
Tanya Geerts
Caloundra West
Very professional
I can highly recommend Jim’s fencing Caloundra West. They are very professional, from quote to placing the fencing, it has been a very smooth process. The guys are friendly, pricing is competitive and the turn around time was quick. We are very pleased with the quality workmanship of the lap wooden fencing and the pool fencing (aluminium and glass).
Andrew Marnoch
Coffs Harbour
Perfection
Huge thanks to Darren and Emma from Jim’s Fencing Coffs Harbour. We reckon the fence and gates set off the front yard perfectly and most importantly, the dogs love it
Daniel Budd
Narellan
Perfection
Jason at Jim’s fencing Narellan was great to deal with very reliable, new his stuff and his workmanship was spot on would recommended him for any fencing needs
Samantha Murray
Bathurst
Attention to detail
Could not recommend Pat and his workmanship and skill high enough. Recently had Pat erect 150m of rural fencing for my parents at their property. They are so very happy with the end result and will ensure my beautiful cattle are kept in the right paddock! Attention to detail is definitely assured! Clare is amazing and super easy to do all transactions with! Dynamic duo!
Anne Keppel
Clarkson
Highly recommend
Most impressed with Andrew. He has excellent service and communication skills. He was extremely efficient and on time. His prices are very reasonable. Would definitely recommend Andrew from Jim’s Fencing, Clarkson
Tim Badham
Bayswater
Excellent service
Excellent service from the get go. Couldn’t have asked for a more professional and responsive person to undertake the extensive work required at my property. I had severe damage caused by a storm and Mike was round quickly to assess and quote. He made the the whole process painless and ensured that the work was completed as quick as possible. The end result is a brand new fence completed to the highest quality. Thanks Mike for your help and if anyone is looking some fencing, look no further.
Hermann Steegar
Morley
Exceedingly Efficient
We were very cautious about contacting a large company regarding our fencing requirements but now cannot speak more highly of Amel at Jim’s Fencing Morley.
Amel has been exceedingly efficient with his quotation and work and very flexible in meeting our requirements.
The work required one visit to quote, another visit to install fence posts prior to concrete pour and a final visit to install fence panels. Amel has been able to complete all this in the time frames required and agreed. We are very grateful to Amel and recommend his fencing services to everyone. Thanks very much!
Fernando Caceda
Coffs Harbour
Affordable Solutions
Darin and Emma from Jim’s Fencing Coffs Harbour South have always been professional, courteous and reasonably priced. They’ve done a number of small jobs for us now, and nothing is ever a problem. They correctly colour matched my fence and offered practical and affordable solutions for improved privacy. I highly recommend them for any fencing or screening need.
Thaiz Helena
Caloundra
Attention to details
Gus was very responsive to my calls, enquiries and emails.
He delivered the job earlier than I expected and I was surprised with his attention to detail and the standard of his work – as I am very picky myself!
I would definitely use his company if I ever need it again!! I will be referring him to my friends and family, without a doubt!!
Stooxlcr
Somerville
Highly recommend
James from Somerville, came out to view and estimate our blown down fence at the behest of my neighbour. With a very reasonable quote, we accepted, and he proffered a date.
Arriving on the said date and time, he already soared in my opinion, having not met him before, he was more than happy to explain all that would happen …. and d’ya know what, it did happen, no issues although parts were tricky, no unforeseen problems in the way – he just motored on.
He cleared the old fencing, reposted the uprights, erected the new slats and kickboard…. and … tidied all the soil round about the uprights and kickboard … Legend !
Would I recommend him ? … already have to the rest of the neighbours, if they are getting work done – phone this guy.
Daniel Monteleone
Ocean Grove
Highly recommend
I am so pleased we went with Adam to build our boundary fences and our custom front gates. The attention to detail and communication throughout the process was outstanding. I am very happy to recommend Adam and Jim’s Fencing Ocean Grove to our community. Thanks again Adam
Jean Carlo Ramirez
Evatt
Very professional
The experience working with Ramandeep was professional from beginning to end. His quotation was very competitive, his service was delivered with 48 hours notice and the final result was excellent.
I usually don’t review business in Google, but this time is worth it.
A pool safety inspection is a detailed process that evaluates the safety of your backyard pool. A qualified inspector will visit your home and check for a number of criteria, including making sure:
✓ your pool fence is at least 1.2m high in all areas
✓ the gap below your pool fence is no greater than 100mm
✓ your pool gate’s safety latches are correct and compliant
✓ your pool fence has no climbable objects nearby
✓ the pool area has adequate pool safety signage, if applicable in your state
When it comes to gate latches, they must be working, open outwards and be self-closing and self-locking, all in accordance with New Zealand Standards.
If you don’t meet one (or several) of these criteria, you risk failing your pool safety inspection. Don’t stress, though – getting a pool inspection is a great opportunity to talk to an expert and find out exactly what you need to do to meet legal standards for pool fencing.
In fact, you can get in touch with a pool safety inspector like Jim’s Fencing for advice and guidance on pool safety even if you aren’t booking a pool safety inspection right away.
On the other hand, if you already know your pool fencing isn’t up to scratch, get in touch with one of our capable team to resolve any potential safety hazards around your swimming pool.
Some of these pool safety requirements you can even meet without needing to talk to a fencing contractor. For instance, your pool fence must have a non-climbable zone of 90cm around the entire length of the fence line. Objects like chairs, potted plants, short trees and shrubs, and even pool toys should all be moved a safe distance from the pool fence.
If you pass the pool safety inspection, then a pool safety certificate will be issued. If not, you’ll have the chance to correct any problems, such as replacing a hazardous pool gate latch with a safe and secure replacement.
To find out more about New Zealand requirements for pool fencing, see the Auckland Council online resources.
New Zealand has rules about when you need to have your pool inspected and how often it needs to be rechecked.
This doesn’t just apply to in-ground swimming pools, either. Proper fencing is required for all of these categories when over 400mm deep:
in-ground and above-ground pools
indoor pools
wading pools
portable pools
However, these are only the legal minimum requirements for pool safety inspection. You may choose to have a pool fence inspection at any time, for your own peace of mind or to provide evidence your pool has the highest possible standard of safety.
Whether you need to complete a pool safety inspection for your property, or you just want some advice on how to make your backyard pool safer, the experienced team here at Jim’s Fencing can help you out with all your pool fence related needs.
There are plenty of reasons you may need a pool safety inspection. Maybe it’s been a couple of years and your pool safety certificate has lapsed. Perhaps you are looking to sell or lease your property and need to make sure everything is certified, safe and up to date. Or maybe you have just renovated and want to be sure that your remodel hasn’t affected the safety of your pool fence.
Regardless of the reason you need a pool safety certificate right now, it all comes down to one key motivation: keeping your kids, friends and family safe around the water. All pool fencing regulations in New Zealand are the minimum standards required to make sure no child is ever at risk.
If you’d like to learn more about pool safety in New Zealand, contact us. The SPASA website and water safety organisation Kids Alive also have some fantastic resources available.
At Jim’s Fencing, we’re here for all your fencing requirements. As the homegrown experts, we help New Zealanders with their fencing needs day in and day out, from advice to repairs, installations and inspections.
If you have a query, don’t hesitate; get in touch with Jim’s Fencing for a hassle-free quote. As the leading fencing contractors in the industry, we offer our customers the Jim’s Fencing 100% quality guarantee. We stand by all our work, so you feel safe behind it.
For a free quote, just fill in our online form or give us a call on 0800 454 654.
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