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8228 Exbourne Cir., Sacramento, Ca (1:00 PM - July 23, 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
Wrought Iron Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Like New - Good $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 30' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Without issue.

Tile Condition: Issues Present$2750

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, Natural / Stone 750 No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
2000
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

the waterline tile appears to all the original with significant calcium buildup present, recommend removal if desired ($750+).

The pool waterfall has water seeping through it and the rock work around the pool has gaps forming recommend filling them in with mortar to prevent hazard and water loss. Also the spa spillover tiles will need to be re adhered in the corners to prevent water loss = $2k+

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $375

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.2 - 7.6 (Slightly High) 10 - 20 (High) 10 - 20 (High) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 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

Do you water quality is indicating the water is Older, with high calcium, hardness, and relatively high CYA levels, additionally, the chlorine is very high, and the pH and alkalinity are also slightly high. Recommend adjustments.

But also it appears that there is likely some algae present, maybe even black algae and it will need to be treated to be fully removed ($375+).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $950

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
500
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

It would be wise for safety to combine the waterfall intakes with the main drain for VGBA compliance ($500). Otherwise all covers are up-to-date, and the spa is also slightly too close for VGBA standard.

The skimmer is due to have its basket, float lid and likely weir door updated ($450).

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

It is missing its front cover. This can easily be modified or replaced for $105 approx.

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: Like New - Working$50

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

The pool light looks relatively new without issue. There is algae buildup around the light can recommend minor attention to remove ($50)

Spa Light Condition: Like New - Working$50

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

Same thing with the spotlight some organic matter built-up recommend minor cleaning service ($50)

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Recommend Attention $650

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Ccp 320
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter itself is in older / poor physical condition, and the elements inside are likely due for replacement ($500+) and the filter itself is likely due for service ($150).

Filter Pump Condition: Like New - Working$0

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
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: N/A$

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Pentair Variable Speed
Spa Jet Additional Notes

Waterfall Pump Condition: Good$

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair IntelliFlo Variable Speed
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Working without issue.

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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $950

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Pentair Mastertemp 400
Heater Additional Notes

The heater itself appears to be working condition, it just needs some attention to it unions as one of them is leaking and due for service ($50), the Gas Line may need to be painted ($50) and the display is heavily faded and may require a new display sticker ($200) to be able to easily view the digital display, or if it’s a faulty display complete which I feel it is + $650

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Working - Recommend Safety Updates$950

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
950
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The panel is due to have it main variable speed pump breaker updated and lights updated to GFCI, and added a water bond for an additional 2025 level of safety ($950).

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$1810

Overall Details

The equipment pad is due to be painted, labeled, covered from UV using a UV mesh ($300).



Condition
Good
Notes

The in-line hundred micron energy bowl is in working condition. It just needs minor service to the element ($10). Note though that this should be plumbed after the filter as that is best practice ($500).

Condition
Poor
Notes

Tough to move, may require service soon ($200).

Condition
Poor
Notes

The indoor cleaning system may no longer be in use, and maybe bypass unsure why this device is still here and likely should just simply be cut out and bypassed ($500) vs repaired ($1500+).

Condition
Poor
Notes

This needs 2 x 90s not a cap ($100)

Condition
Notes

? Are there two bonding wires present? If so, recommend connecting both ($200).


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $8640Est. Totals


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