Useful reports
Photographs tied to specific observations, practical priorities and owner actions you can discuss at the next board meeting.
HOA and community association inspections · Central Texas and Hill Country
HOA playground safety inspections that help boards act with confidence.
Practical, photo-supported safety inspection reports for HOA board members, community association managers and property portfolios across Austin and Central Texas.
Independent inspection-only service · Nick Farline, M.S., CPRE, CPSI · 35-county coverage by appointment
For community managers & boards
Protect the play space. Improve the paper trail.
HOA playgrounds require clear oversight. A professional inspection helps boards separate routine maintenance from findings that need a documented response, even when the board itself does not have playground expertise.
Predictable annual visits
One comprehensive CPSI inspection and three routine visual reviews per standard annual plan.
Portfolio-friendly pricing
Coordinated inspection routes and standardized reporting for management companies handling multiple communities.
What an HOA inspection can cover
A clearer picture of playground conditions.
Depending on the agreed scope and site, a PlayGauge comprehensive inspection addresses playground equipment, accessible components, surfacing conditions, use zones and observed safety concerns. The report documents findings, not just a pass/fail label.
- Age-range and equipment context
- Apparent surfacing and use-area concerns
- Visible equipment and hardware defects
- Priority recommendations and photographic evidence
- Items needing corrective work or specialist testing
Suggested starting point
Annual Safety Program
$1,195 /site/year
One comprehensive inspection + three routine condition reviews. Route-based multi-site discounts can apply.
2–4 sites: $1,095 per site · 5–9 sites: $995 · 10+ sites: $895–$950, subject to site scope and route density.
See portfolio pricing →Complimentary board resource
HOA Playground Visual Walk-Through Checklist
A two-page guide your manager or board can use to document visible maintenance observations before deciding what requires professional review.
Not a CPSI inspection, certification or substitute for applicable maintenance protocols.
Questions HOA boards ask
Inspection programs without unnecessary complexity.
Can our association buy one inspection without a contract?
Yes. A comprehensive standard-site inspection starts at $595, subject to scope and travel. Recurring programs provide structured follow-up and annual documentation.
Does this replace routine maintenance?
No. Day-to-day inspections, maintenance, incident response and repairs remain the owner/operator’s responsibilities. PlayGauge’s scheduled visits supplement those activities.
Does PlayGauge sell repairs?
No. PlayGauge is an inspection-only practice. We do not sell playground equipment, replacement parts or repair work through PlayGauge.
Need an independent inspection or recurring program?
Share your site, number of play areas and timing. We will confirm scope, pricing and availability.