Comprehensive Inspections
Detailed assessment of playground equipment, surfacing, use zones and observable safety concerns, paired with a documented report.
From $595
Learn about this service →PlayGauge | Independent playground safety inspections
Playground safety inspections in Austin & Central Texas.
Independent, practical playground inspections for HOAs, schools, parks and property managers. Receive photographic findings, maintenance priorities and clear next steps.
Independent, inspection-onlyM.S., CPRE, CPSI · 20+ years parks experience35 Texas counties
Observe. Document. Prioritize.Professional insights, practical next steps.
PLAYGAUGE
What we do
Inspection services that turn uncertainty into action.
From a first baseline inspection to a repeatable annual program, we help owners understand what needs attention and what to do next.
Routine Safety Inspections
Regular visual and operational condition reviews that support, rather than replace, your ongoing maintenance program.
From $225
Learn about this service →Annual Safety Programs
One comprehensive inspection and three routine visits across the year, building a practical record of conditions and corrective priorities.
From $1,195 /year
Explore annual plans →Listed rates are starting estimates for a standard site. Final quotes depend on scope, travel, equipment and number of play areas.
See the deliverable
Know what your inspection report can look like.
Preview a professionally structured, fictional sample report with example observations, priority classifications and recommended owner actions. A real PlayGauge inspection report is tailored to the site and agreed scope.
View sample inspection report (PDF) →Illustrative content only. The sample is not a real inspection or a safety certification.
EXAMPLE / NOT AN ACTUAL INSPECTION
Comprehensive Playground
Inspection Report 01 · Site overview02 · Findings & priorities03 · Recommended next steps
Inspection Report 01 · Site overview02 · Findings & priorities03 · Recommended next steps
Who we support
Built for the people responsible for play.
Whether you manage a single playground or a portfolio of locations, inspection records help you communicate needs and plan maintenance.
HOAs & Community Associations
Independent inspections and recurring documentation for neighborhood play areas.
Explore inspections →Schools & Childcare
Practical playground safety reviews for learning and early-childhood environments.
Explore inspections →Parks & Special Districts
Inspection support for parks departments, MUDs and other public-space operators.
Explore inspections →Multifamily Communities
Playground condition documentation for apartments and property management teams.
Churches & Nonprofits
Understand maintenance priorities and reduce uncertainty around shared play areas.
Developers & Owners
Baseline and turnover assessments when responsibility for a play area changes.
Our approach
Three straightforward steps.
No unnecessary jargon and no commission-based repair sales. Just clear, independent observations and reporting.
1
Tell us about the playground
Share the address, approximate size, equipment type and what you need the inspection to accomplish.
2
We inspect and document
An owner-led site visit evaluates accessible conditions and creates a photo-backed record of observed findings.
3
Get a practical report
Receive clear observations, prioritized recommendations and a basis for corrective-action planning.
Experience behind every visit
Inspection insight shaped by real parks operations.
PlayGauge was founded by Nick Farline, M.S., CPRE, CPSI, with more than 20 years of parks and recreation experience, including nearly a decade as a parks and recreation director. We understand the practical realities of staffing, budgets, maintenance and public safety.
Meet PlayGauge →For HOA boards and managers
Free playground safety walk-through checklist.
A printable two-page resource for documenting visible concerns, surfacing wear, equipment conditions and follow-up actions.
Not a substitute for a CPSI inspection, maintenance program or manufacturer guidance.
Ready to get a clearer picture of your playground?
Tell us about the location and type of inspection you need. We’ll help determine the right scope.