Recommend adjustments to the safety fencing it does not self close or self latch at this time.

The surface appears to have been painted at one point over the Plaster surface. The under surface appears to be gone through all the way in more than 20 locations including the top steps, shallow ends, and deep ends. Recommend attention to the surface as it is no longer water tight. Likely the prescription will be to remove all paint / old surface ($2-4k) and re surface with plaster ($9-12k) or re paint ($1-2k). Note paint only lasts 2-5 years and plaster up to 30.

The waterline tile around the pool is older than 25 years. It appears the main issue with the tile is above the waterline where between the tile and the concrete there are sections where there are gaps and missing mortar recommend filling this area with new mortar or a more flexible material called mastic ($1500+) and or updating the coping as much of it is nearing failure and therefore should be updated with at least new mortar (+$2000).

Also note that there are areas on the tile where there are missing tile and or missing mortar in the waterline, especially found in the spa and Spa Spillover as well as the Skimmer area. These areas can be repaired for approx ($3000). Note that redoing all the tile two brand new would likely cost about the same as those two repairs at approximately $3-5k and may result in the best looking with updated tiles and longest lasting finished product.

The water chemistry is not aligned correctly and likely may require either a half drain or a full drain and or a realigning the chemicals correctly ($250+). Additionally there is a paint surface that has come off over time which is not ideal for filtration or water chemistry. It may be difficult to classify this current state of the pool "manageable" considering all issues. Again the surface is coating the filter elements, causing a slow down in circulation which is required to keep the pool moving and balancing efficiently, additionally any new elements are costly and are a total waste if new plaster is installed. Therefore this is a difficult scenario to make recommendations for the future vs resurfacing, or at least removing all the old surface (paint) - cost detailed in Surface section.

There are strong indicators that water loss is present, which is including the missing water on the tiles Spa Spillover area from the spa to the pool and several locations on the pool equipment pad. Therefore pinpointing it down to one item is difficult at this time without additional measures.

There are two main drain covers that are due to be updated ($200x2) as they are older, especially the pool cover and likely will need special attention to update. Likely the main drain cover in the pool is loose and no longer attached correctly and therefore due for updating.

The skimmer is older, and installed at a slight angle, not ideal. The skimmer lid housing is cracked and may need replacement of this top decorative piece ($200). Also, recommend installing a new float, weir, and float O-ring ($400) for the upcoming season.

Last during the re plaster event make sure to update this skimmer if possible as that is the most ideal time to install new ($1500+).

The bottom cleaners in working condition without issue at this time. Note it is older than 3 years and will be due to be serviced soon ($250 or less - in the next 1-3 years). In the mean time it will need some service to its hose ie more swivels added at the appropriate area, currently running sideways in the shallow end.

There is a leak present, that may only need a minor cleaning / service ($125) vs what may be also likely is the need for a new connection point here that wont leak over time like a ball valve style ($250)

Pool Light has water present inside the light lens and therefore should be updated for safety at approximately $750+. Note that this light niche is the older smaller light can, for the swim quip light. It will be difficult to find this replacement light as it is a special size, and it is older, therefore consider updating the entire niche at the next resurfacing phase ($500+).

The Spa Light has water present inside the light lens and therefore should be updated for safety at approximately $750+. Note that this light niche is the older smaller light can, for the swim quip light. It will be difficult to find this replacement light as it is a special size, and it is older, therefore consider updating the entire niche at the next resurfacing phase ($500+).

This filter is older, approximately 25 years old. In order to prolong the life of this filter, expect a cost of $200 to update the O-rings on this tank and also consider a new filter element set if it hasn’t been replaced in the past five years at approximately $700. Due to the pressure I would estimate this filter is due for a new elements.

Upgrade Options:
My recommendation here for when the time comes is the best; a new TR-140C Commercial Grade Top Tier Sand Filter installed is typically $3200 complete vs a single cartridge budget filter at $1250 installed.

This filter pump is in like new condition I do noticed, though that it appears they used ABS for the suction side and return. This is not ideal and should be updated along with a check valve installed as well ($750) on the suction side of this pump.

This is a nearly new booster pump in Ideal working condition. Note though however on the return of the plumbing, it does appear that there is a split on the PVC plumbing, and therefore will likely need to be cut out and replaced ($550).

The heater is not in functioning condition. A replacement heater is approximately $4800 for a 400k Btu Propane Heater Installed.

This board and timer is an operating condition. However, it is due to be updated for safety, which will include New Breakers for the variable speed pump and a new GFCI for the pool light ($500).

An update to this would be the easy touch lite with ScreenLogic.

The pool, plumbing here is all very well son, Warren, and essentially hacked together over multiple semi finished projects. Overall it would be simple to just paint and label this pad and “call it good” but issues will continue to develop. Instead a more complete solution will be to remove all old plumbing now that it’s sun beaten and update ; 3 valves, 1 suction, 1 return, 1 heater bypass + plumbing , and painting and labeling from UV ($2500 installed).