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3930 Magnolia Hills Dr., El Dorado Hills, Ca (1:00 PM - July 16, 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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $125

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Mesh Around pool
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch, 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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $16000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
18' by 28' 50-100% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The pool surface is a plaster surface. It appears to be fairly worn, likely worn 90 to nearly 100% through, nearing the gunite, and in some sections of the middle and deep end of the pool, it is nearly due for replastering. Replastering a pool this size would cost 8 to 12,000. Signs that replastering is required include water loss, which may be present as upon arrival the water level was low and had to be filled for approximately an hour and a half. This could be a sign of water loss. I found a crack on the west northwest side of the pool that runs all the way up, which will likely require approximately $2,000 in extra repairs at the plaster stage. On top of that, the other blemish by the pool light (pool light canister is wearing out of the wall - likely water loss here) may cost up to $2,000 to repair as well.
Estimated total for this section: $12,000 to $16,000.

Tile Condition: Issues Present$4000

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Low 100
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone Other
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The pool tile is all present with no loose or missing pieces. It is older tile but overall in good condition. The only area of issue is inside the skimmer throat or around the skimmer. This will need to be corrected at around $1000. The raised rock waterfalls and raised rock around the pool border appear to have many sections where it’s becoming loose and no longer watertight on the waterfall. I would estimate around $2,000 to $3,000 to refill in all the missing mortar joints and to ensure that these rocks do not become loose, especially when people are standing on them or jumping off them. Note also it does appear that these rocks have had a shiny clearcoat put over the top of them almost like a sealer. This is in fair condition now but may eventually require removal via glass bead blasting, which likely would cost around $1,500 for that service, which is not needed at this time.
Estimated total for this section: $3,000 to $4,000.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $100

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 10 - 20 (High) 10 - 20 (High) 20 - 50 (Low) 100 - 140 (High) 100 - 250 (Low)
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
Additional Water Quality Notes

Recommend recheck water chemistry in 1 to 30 days to confirm water loss results - but as it stands now, water loss does not appear to be obvious, recommend adjusting pH in alkalinity as well as CYA levels ($100+).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $550

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 1 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
200
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The main drain cover is older and due to be updated for safety at around $200 or less to install, or simply wait for the plastering stage to install an in-floor channel drain, which is much better at around $1,000, and if you did the channel drain, this would be a compliant VGBA cover.
Estimated total for this section: $200 to $1,000.

The skimmer is missing its float and float O-ring as well as weir door and skimmer lid. I’d recommend updating all of those for less than $300 installed and maybe even a weighted basket for another $50 compared to this basket just personal preference.
Estimated total for this section: Less than $250.

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 appears to be a newer unit on an older hose, unsure as to why the mismatch, but overall the unit appears to only need a new tail soon ($105 installed or less).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Poor ($125)$250

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

The pool is equipped with a manual fill only. It would be wise to consider adding a $100 float that can attach to a garden hose to allow for automatic filling. Additionally, the manual valve on the house appears to be leaking from its seal which will require service. I’m estimating both are needed for less than $250 total.
Estimated total for this section: Less than $250.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1300

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

The pool light does not turn on at this time, but it wouldn’t matter because it’s filled with water and condensation inside the light lens. Recommend replacement for safety. It appears to be a standard 10 inch incandescent light can. The pool light cost for a white LED Pentair light would be around $950 plus installation of $350.
Estimated total for this section: $1,300.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Recommend Service - Issues Present $850

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward Swim Clear 3025
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Due for service ($150) and possibly element updated ($500). Also a new pressure gauge ($50) and likely band ($300) soon. Or I’d recommend a Ta-100d Pentiar Sand filter as a much better option vs any repairs.

Filter Pump Condition: Good$0

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

Single Speed Wet End / Variable Add On Motor. Working without issue.

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: $

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 Safety Updates$600

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
600
Board & Timer Additional Notes

It appears that the board timer is not connected to a GFCI for the variable speed pool pump and one should be installed for safety and at the same time update the GFI or GFCI for the pool light for safety. I would estimate this for less than $300 in parts and likely less than $300 for an electrician to install all of this.
Estimated total for this section: Less than $600.

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)$1300

Overall Details

Recommend painting, labeling and covering the equipment pad from UV ($300+). Otherwise ideal.



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
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

The return for the bottom cleaner is not being filtered down to 10 µm instead it is going through this hundred micron filter, which can still be used, but it should still be after the filter recommend less than $500 in repairs to accommodate the correction.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Should be bonded if this seemingly metal structure that is electrified (lights connected to it). Approx cost to add a bond $100-300+ for safety.

Condition
Notes

Waterfall

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Leaking energy bowl may be an o ring or likely recommend removal ($200 or less).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Loose switch.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $25180Est. Totals


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