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7777 Silver Oaks Ln., Shingle Springs, Ca (11:00 AM - July 3, 2025)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $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: Low Clarity / Fair Condition $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Pebble Surface
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
22' by 40' 0-10% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

To me, the surface appears to be approximately four years old. And add approximately 30% of the pool is covered with dust and organic matter making it difficult to fully see the surface. On top of that the clarity is down to 30% making it even harder to see the deep end. But what can be seen appears to be a relatively new Plaster job with minimal signs of issue, considering the visual conditions

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$10000

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
N/A Ideal 155
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Natural / Stone Other Other
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The pool, located on a slight hillside, shows settling and structural cracks in the raised wall and concrete border, with decorative overlays over masonry exhibiting noticeable movement. The faux concrete wall and waterline tile will likely need complete replacement within 1 to 96 months. Missing mortar sections between the faux concrete waterline tiles, especially around the skimmer and across the pool, indicate a need for regrouting and re-adhering loose or missing tiles to ensure waterproofing. The current tile is prone to water penetration and temperature fluctuation damage, making standard ceramic tile a better choice, though this may be deferred until replastering. Regrouting and re-adhering costs are estimated at $5,000 to $10,000, likely closer to $10,000 due to the extensive lineal footage and issues observed. Total cost for this section is $5,000 to $10,000.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $1500

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.2 - 7.6 (Slightly High) 0 (Very Low) 0 (Very Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 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
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality in the pool is poor clarity is poor, I would recommend doing treatments ASAP to help reduce the amount of black algae that is present, but I feel treatments ($375+) are going to be insufficient versus potentially draining acid washing and refilling ($1500+) instead. As treatments will likely only mask the algae up to 99% or an Acid Wash will effectively treat it the most aggressively at killing all organics.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $850

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend Updates 2
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
2 N/A 3 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
350
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are three main drain covers two on the wall, likely for the waterfall pump and one in the main drain of the pool, if these covers are older than five years recommend updating your safety ($100x2 + $150).

Recommend updating the weir, float, float o ring, weighted basket, lid (west skimmer) and basket, float, float o ring, life (east basket) = $500+

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

The bottom cleaner is slightly older. Some of the rubber on the hoses connections are the laminating. It would be wise to recommend new hoses and likely a new tail soon not immediately likely in the next six months or less, but immediately a tail sponge and a new bag.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: $0

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

Manual fill only.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$3400

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Halogen 100'
Pool Light Notes

Recommend updated lights x2 as water is present inside the light lens (condensation).

Pentair LED color 120v = 1100-1400 x 2

+ install ($600).

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

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Filter Condition: Newer - Service Needed ASAP $10

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward S310T2
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

The pressure is very high slowing 50 to 95% of flow, I would estimate that the filter is due to be backwashed ($10), and likely due to its age which I feel is under five years does not need it replaced, which is typical after 7 to 15 years ($500+).

Filter Pump Condition: Newer Working Condition$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward W3sp3206vsp Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes
Filter Pump Additional Repairs

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: Poor$

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Super Pump 1.5hp 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

This pump does turn on and operate, it is older, it is fairly worn, but functional. Maybe be wise to consider removing the pump and using the filter pump to do both functions, for energy efficiency.

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 Safety Updates $350

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
350
Board & Timer Additional Notes

There is a lot going on out here, but one thing I do not see is a GFCI for the pool pump pool light - recommend adding for safety ($350+)

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$2500

Overall Details

There are several leaks and old valves that are of general, poor quality. It would be wise to just do a complete update so this can be good for 30 to 50 additional years without any service. Estimated cost for six valves +3 filter unions and Plumbing installed $2500.



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
Condition
Poor
Notes
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Leaking filter connection

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Due to this being a salt pool at one time this valve is likely due for service / replacement X 3.

Condition
Notes
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Water loss present. Tap water left. Pool right. Almost identical.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $18840Est. Totals


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