The surface in the pool appears to be older than 15 - 25 years with wear present mostly seen on the walls and some of the bottom areas of the pool. There is a strong mottling that has occurred quite some time ago Likely during the first few years of the surfaces life. Overall, the surface is still usable But it is nearing the last 10% of its life cycle, with wear covering 10-50% of the pool and in some areas it is questionable if its down to the gunite on 10-25% of the surface. If it is down to the gunite which I feel it is likely in at least 10% of the pool then it is recommend to re plaster ($9-12k).

On the northwest corner of the pool, there is a gap present between the rock and the waterline mortar - This area and some of the areas between the waterfall and waterline will need to be re mortared soon to prevent water loss from occurring ($2500+). Also note that the raised up false wall behind the waterfall is heavily stressed and likely will need to be redone soon - Recommend doing that at the same time as the mortar service ($1k+).

Grinding service outside house back door on concrete trip hazard ($500+).

Recommend balancing the CYA levels at approximately $50 and lowering pH and alkalinity $20.

The main drain cover was updated to a VGBA complaint cover but the drain itself is not complaint. Recommend updating for safety, especially seen at re plaster stage. Recommend updating the float and float o ring ($50). Note the skimmer has blue glue connections (this is sub optimal ) but no notable issues other than over chlorination evidence seen.

There is no bottom cleaner installed, but it is set up for a section side, bottom cleaner like “the pool cleaner, four wheel” with an in-line leaf basket $600+

Working without issue

The fiber optic illuminator tower is half buried and needs to be exposed, which will likely require replacement and/or updating with a new illuminator tower and led light ($1500+)

The filter pressure is at 13 psi at 2800 RPMs indicating that the filter is halfway dirty and is likely due for service now ($150) And potentially new filter elements set (required every 2-5 years) $400 + new pressure gauge ($50).

The filter pump is in working condition, It is older and has some sun wear. Overall, the pump is in fair to good condition condition.

Equipment panel is a Single dial Intermatic timer functions as a power, Killswitch and sub panel for the pool equipment and pool light. Recommend updating the breakers to GFCI for safety $300.

Devolving installed on the suction side likely will need minor service ($200) as I do hear one tiny bit of air coming through the valve when the pump first gets turned on. The filter pump would also do well with a suction side, check valve and upgrading the suction side valve with a 2 inch option instead of the smaller version ($500). Last the equipment should be covered from UV even with a simple UV mesh thrown over the equipment like a blanket $50.

Note that there should be an isolation valve for the waterfall, I was unable to locate this at the time of inspection. Recommend confirming where this valve is located with the sellers.