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5320 Flyway Dr., Fair Oaks, Ca (4:00 AM - July 22, 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
Wooden Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The access gate does not swing away from the pool, 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) $12000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
18' by 36' 10-50% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface looks worn, missing sections down to the previous surface, nearly due for re surfacing ($8-12k+).

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$4750

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Low 90
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Light Build Up ($450) Other
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile all appears to be in good condition overall, there are four area areas of concern,

1. There is a port on the side of The Pool near the skimmer that has mortar missing and will need to be waterproofed soon ($500).

2. The skimmer has tiles popping off, and some movement, this area will need to be re-waterproof as well ($1500+).

3. There is a fill port that has minor gaps forming. Recommend waterproofing here as well ($200).

4. And the spa spillover area has missing mortar cracks present. This will also need to be cleaned up ($1500+).

Also the spa edge has a trip edge that will need to be grinded down for safety = $500+, currently a bench is there to help highlight it but in the dark it will be a hazard 100%

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $375

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) .05 (Low) 1 (Low) 20 - 50 (Low) 70 - 100 (Slightly High) 400 - 650 (Slightly High)
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?
Increasing chlorine, adjusting chemicals to proper levels, and doing enzyme and phosphate treatments along with 2 separate filter cleanings, one before treatments and one after will help reduce or eliminate algae ($375) No No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

We have relatively low chlorine, and slightly low Eric and slightly high pH and alkalinity recommend minor adjustments, along with chemical treatments to remove the algae that is present ($375+).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $650

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 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
300
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Recommend main drain cover updates = $100 x 3.

Skimmer, due for updates = float , weir , float o ring , lid soon ($350).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Working - Older $10

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Pentair / Kreepy Crawler Creepy
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Working. Older. Maybe 1-3 more season left. One hose section due for updates $10

An upgrade would be “the pool Cleaner 4 wheel” + Pentiar in line leaf basket ($550) when this unit fails.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs
10

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

Manual fill. Working.

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

Pool light has condensation present inside the light lens not as much as the spa light but at least up to 50%. A new spa sized light can is $950 white led Pentiar or color $1150 + install ($400).

Spa Light Condition: Damaged$1350

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

Pool light has condensation present inside the light lens not as much as the spa light but at least up to 50%. A new spa sized light can is $950 white led Pentiar or color $1150 + install ($400).

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Due for Service $700

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward Swim Clear C7030?
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 filter is in fair condition, it is likely due for new filter elements soon if not just standard service ($150) to confirm service need - as the pressure is relatively high at 20 psi during high-speed operation additionally, the pressure gauge is due for updating ($700+).

Filter Pump Condition: Good$50

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Unlabeled Pump Black and Decker Variable 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 likely less than one to two years old. It is in working condition. It is due for a new pump, lettering and service to the pump lid o ring ($50) otherwise there is no issues with this pump. Note this is a low-cost pump compared to a Pentair Superflo Vs (like model) of better quality.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
50

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: Poor $

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Raypak 400k
Heater Additional Notes

This heater is very old and it is miraculously working, I would not anticipate this heater lasting any longer than another one to 12 months before replacement will be required ($5300+). Note heater cores typically last up to 15 years sometimes 20 this heater is likely over 35.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Recommend Safety Updates$350

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

The variable speed pump has a built-in timer therefore the main timer has been bypassed to allow it to act as a on-off switch. I would recommend updating the breakers to GFCI for the pump / heater and pool lights using a sub panel / Siemens main breaker ($300+) for future safety.

Note that an Intelli center pool spa runs $2600 , a Jandy Small Automation runs $450. Both work as automation options for automating valve control with the heater and pump.

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)$3100

Overall Details

The Valving is all due to be updated as they are leaking during use / air loss it will all likely need to be cut out and replaced due to age and condition ($300x3).

Additionally, I would recommend removing the old heater connection by adding a new heater bypass for longevity ($800+). And I would recommend painting and labeling the rest of the equipment pad at the very least ($300) but in my opinion, it would be wise to also cut out the rest of the plumbing and just do all new, especially if the heater is removed / re placed ($500-1k+) for efficiency.

Special note = when running the spa as one wood when enjoying the spa, I am finding that the pump was nearly 50% empty + filled with air. This is likely due to a faulty valve, but it is still a concern and I would likely first repair this valve to identify if there is an additional underlying issue present (as mentioned $300+).



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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Minimal jet action when running spa. May want to consider a blower or a jet pump if possible ($400+).


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $24810Est. Totals


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