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5234 Appellate Ct., Carmichael, Ca (1:00 AM - July 1, 2025)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Working - Recommend Minor Adjustments $125

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wrought Iron Around pool
Safety Fencing Notes
Recommend self closing and self latching gates leading from the front of the house to the backyard. Door alarms on all access points leading into the backyard from the house to the pool
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Blemishes Present - Recommend Treatments $10

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Pebble Surface
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 28' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Surface shows some blemishes with rust markings in the shallow end. One unusual marking on the deep end step face requires a closer inspection to determine if it’s a surface issue or a blemish. Estimated cost for the inspection is $10. No other issues observed. The surface is approximately 13 years old and typically lasts over 30 years if well maintained.
Total estimated cost for surface: $10

Tile Condition: Issues Present $3000

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet N/A 105
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Other Other
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Concrete around the north section of the pool, including the raised area, shows lifting and settling. These areas will likely need grinding to prevent trip hazards. Estimated cost for grinding services is between $1k+. Gaps in the concrete, particularly on the north side and some south, but covers more than 50-70% of the pool’s perimeter, require filling with mastic. Estimated cost for mastic services is between $1000 and $2000. The raised concrete area on the north side also has shifting and cracking, but it appears to be outside the pool structure and not affecting the pool itself (except for potential skimmer issue, but no cracking seen inside skimmer throat / shell other than top of skimmer). No remedy is recommended for the shifting and cracking at this time beyond the mastic filling, which is included in the mastic service estimate.
Total estimated cost for tile, coping, and concrete: $1500 to $3000+

Waterline tile has a medium amount of calcium buildup present. If removal is desired, expect an estimated cost of around $650 for the service.
Total estimated cost for waterline tile: $650

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $100

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.2 - 7.6 (Slightly High) .05 (Low) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 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

Small recommendation of removing phosphates, slightly raising chlorine and cya, and doing a simple enzyme ($10) to bring this back to ideal = $100

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Safety Updates $350

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend Safety Updates 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 1
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
250
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The main drain cover in the pool is older than seven years, recommend safety update if desired ($250 installed).

The skimmer has some cracking at the top edge that is not under the water, therefore it appears to only be cosmetic, but it would be wise to consider redoing the skimmer and surrounding concrete at the next re Plaster stage for cost savings.

I would recommend updating the skimmer float, and o ring and lid soon ($100) otherwise working at this time.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Fair, minimal parts needed for tune-up ($105) $105

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 360
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

About 3 years old. No major issue. Recommend a new tail soon, and maybe some new swivels soon ($105) or less.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Great$0

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
Yes No Manual Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1350

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 50' or less
Pool Light Notes

Water present. New Pentiar led light can $950 + install $400

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

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Filter Condition: Near New - Recommend Quarterly Service $150

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward C4030
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Recommend filter cleaning - $150 service to check internal elements to see if they’re due for replacement as is needed every 2-5 years ($400+). Note the filter is likely between two and four years old.

Filter Pump Condition: Good$125

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Jacuzzi
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is no longer connected or secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Variable speed pump is relatively new with no operational issues. Bonding wire is not connected and needs to be attached for safety. Recommend connecting the bonding wire. Estimated cost is less than $125, including parts and labor.
Total estimated cost: Less than $125

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
125

Booster Pump Condition: $0

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

Spa Jet Pump Condition: $

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

Waterfall Pump Condition: $

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

Auxiliary Pump A Condition: $

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: $

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

Heater Condition: $

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Heater Additional Notes

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Recommend Updates$1000

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
1000
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The timer is new but the timer box will need some additional support likely Uni-Strut into a concrete base for security of this conduit ($125-400+) currently loose and ready to snap.

Additionally, I do not think there is a GFCI for this circuit, only GFI at house panel. I’d recommend adding a GFCI for the pool pump and pool light ($300 + install $300) for an additional layer of safety and 2025 standard. Otherwise all is like new and working.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: $

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

Salt Control Systems Condition: $

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
Salt Control System Additional Notes

Valves & Fittings Condition: Fair - Working Condition$600

Overall Details

The plumbing is all relatively new, I would make one adjustment to Plumb the energy bowl on the return side of the filter ($500+) which is not required asap by recommended, as the smaller filter is only filtering down to 100 µm while the main pool filter filters down to 10 µm and it will be best practice to plummet around the filter.

Also painting and labeling the equipment pad for UV protection ($100).



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.
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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $6915Est. Totals


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