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5020 Tesoro Way, El Dorado Hills, (12:00 PM - April 30, 2025)

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Front Of House Pool Spa

Equipment Pad

Equipment #1 Equipment #2 Equipment #3 Equipment #4 Equipment #5

Safety Fencing Condition: Good $0

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The safety fencing is in good working conditon
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Heavy Wear Present - Poor Condition $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 25' 10-50% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Surface appears to be over 20 years old. There is where present seen, especially in the deep end and some of the shallow, this may just be modeling occurring due to salt conditions. When seen in the deep end rest colored, likely only surface level. I am seeing Plaster wear around the step tiles. Overall, the surface appears to have likely less than 1 to 10 years of life remaining before replaster may be come required ($7-10k+).

Tile Condition: Recommend Service$500

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal 90
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic N/A or none 500
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The tiles leading into the skimmer throat are due for some new mortar as well as around the skimmer throat, all have been patched and should be updated for water proofing ($500-1k+)

I do see signs of water ingress on the Waterfall wall. Detailed more on Valves section 2

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $40

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
8.0+ (Very High) 10 - 20 (High) 10 - 20 (High) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 70 - 100 (Slightly High) 250 - 400 (Ideal)
pH Level Details Free Chlorine Details Total Chlorine Details Cyanuric Acid Details Alkalinity Notes Calcium Notes
Algae present? Foliage found in water? Water loss present?
No No No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

Water quality is indicating that the chlorine levels are high as well as the pH and alkalinity levels, the CYA and calcium hardness levels are ideal. I would only do minor adjustments to the high levels ($40).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $464

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend Updates 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 3 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 3x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($264)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are two main drain covers in the pool that are due to be updated ($88x2) as well as one equalizer line that may have been updated recently, if not recommended replacement ($88).

The skimmer has all the appropriate parts, but it may be wise to consider updating the lid, float, and float O-ring ($200) soon.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged, some major parts need to be replaced ($205) $205

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 280/380
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The bottom cleaner is working one of its tires is due for updating its tail as well and likely its hose shorten some … ($205+).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: $0

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
Yes Float Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Could not access fill canister. Otherwise no leaks seen at fill valve.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$975

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 100'
Pool Light Notes
Water Present inside light lens ($575+)

+ install $400.

Spa Light Condition: $0

Spa Light #1 Spa Light #2
Spa Light Notes
Spa Light Additional Notes

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Older - Due for Attention $850

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Jandy Cl 460
Filter Notes
High Pressure - Indicating low flow, or distressed flow, with extremely high energy consumption. Recommend element replacement soon 1 - 8 weeks ($150-450)
Filter Additional Notes

Recommend service ($150) then likely elements will be needed soon ($500). Plus the band is starting to fail ($200).

Filter Pump Condition: Newer - No Issues$50

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite IntelliPro Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This pump is fairly new and without issue at this time I would recommend though programming ($50) this motor to run at much less max speed it is currently over set.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
50

Booster Pump Condition: Poor / Near Damaged Condition$1500

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris Pb4-60 ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Booster pump is working, but it is vibrating fairly heavy and sounding relatively distressed. It would be wise to likely plan for a replacement soon in the next 1 to 48 months which likely will run approximately $1500 installed that will include hard plumbing versus the soft hoses.

Spa Jet Pump Condition: N/A$

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Spa Jet Additional Notes

Waterfall Pump Condition: N/A$

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Auxiliary Pump A Condition: N/A$

Auxiliary Pump A #1 Auxiliary Pump A #2
Auxiliary Pump A Brand Auxiliary Pump A Model Horsepower
Auxiliary Pump A Additional Notes

Auxiliary Pump B Condition: N/A $

Auxiliary B #1 Auxiliary B #2
Auxiliary Pump B Brand Auxiliary Pump B Model Horsepower
Auxiliary Pump B Additional Notes

Heater Condition: Good $

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Pentair Master Temp 400 Hd
Heater Additional Notes

This is a high-quality heater and it well maintained i.e. adding a heater bypass, should last more than 10 to 20 more years.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Without Major Issue Seen$150

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
150
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Working without issue at this time.

You lower subpanel some of the switches appear to be off centered and breakers. Recommend minor attention to resolve these issues ($150).

The sub panel box is rusty from the inside from being left open to the elements.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $

Auxiliary Timer #1 Auxiliary Timer #2
Auxiliary Timer Additional Notes

Salt Control Systems Condition: Good$

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
Yes Yes Yes No
Salt Control System Additional Notes

In salt system display appears to be partially working, and the salt cell does not appear to be too old in running hours vs age of unit. Still, it does appear to be in working condition at this time.

Valves & Fittings Condition: Fair - Working Condition$6400

Overall Details

Involving and plumbing is due to be painted and re-labeled ($300). Additionally, I would recommend updating the booster pump hoses (as defined in booster pump section).

Would also be wise to consider adding a heater bypass to prolong the life of the heater, especially in salt conditions ($800+).


Due for maintenance, small equipment pad, Required every 10-15 years, all valving must be opened, cleaned, lubricated, and re sealed to ensure longevity of equipment.
No, the equipment pad is not UV protected by a UV protectant paint, recommend painting this pad to ensure long PVC piping life as well as certain equipment, The equipment appears to be in direct sunlight a large portion of the day. By simply covering the equipment with a UV mesh shade ($25-55 on Amazon + Installation) you will see approx 3x equipment life and 3x less equipment breakdown. This is recommended here.
Condition
Poor
Notes
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

On the backside of the waterfall, there are visible signs of previous or ongoing water loss. After running the waterfall for approximately 10 minutes, active water loss was observed. Properly repairing these areas will likely require a significant renovation, with estimated costs ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 or more. It’s worth noting that the waterfall is not essential to the pool’s filtration system and can remain off to avoid the expense of repairs but is the main feature of the pool.

Condition
Good
Notes

Salt cell showing functional

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Leaking during use at Valving, recommend repair ($150+) x 2.

Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $11134Est. Totals


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