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254 Rivertree Way, Sacramento, Ca (3:00 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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $125

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wrought Iron Side of home
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

Recommend modifications to bring up to safety standards.

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $17000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
25' by 35' 50-100% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface has expired, it is pitting and more than seven rebar stains are present, each of these rebar stains will need to be opened up and repaired ($3-5k+) on top of rep plastering, which will likely run 8 to 12k.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$8500

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
N/A N/A
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone N/A or none
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile all appears to be original and in fair condition overall, even the Spa spill over, appears to be in fair condition with some wear present. During the Repair Plaster stage the cost to reptile a pool. This size will likely run $1500-$2500 + the cost of specialty tile.

On the south east side of the pool we see missing tiles + skimmer movement and concrete movement, the west missing tile area may require special attention, which will likely cost $500-$1000 which may have been caused by the concrete shifting and not due to foundational issues.

On the skimmer / face, though some of the tile and concrete is crumbling and will need to be reapplied for $1000+, but due to the age of the skimmer it would be most beneficial to just replace the skimmer complete and repair this section likely closer to $3500+.

It may be wise to consider cutting the concrete around the tree to help limit repercussions of tree growth, at about 1-3k+.

Last the rock around the south of the pool appears to all the original and in fair condition overall with no loose stones, but it would be wise to update it in the next 10 years with new mortar for safety ($2k+).

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) 5 - 10 (Slightly High) 5 - 10 (Slightly High) 20 - 50 (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?
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

The water quality is indicating that the pH and alkalinity are slightly high, and there is some organic matter present on the surface, that may require treatment and or phosphate treatments due to the mass amounts of organic matter present / possible black algae in spa / pool surface ($375).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Poor / Damaged Recommend Attention $600

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Poor / Damaged Recommend Attention 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 2 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
300
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are two main drain covers in the pool that are due to be updated as well as one in the spa recommend updating all for safety. $300.

The skimmer has all old original parts with one new updated diverter, overall we are due to have a new weighted basket and weir door ($100) and likely a diverter assembly soon ($200).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Working - Newer $0

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Robot Robot
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The unit is near new and then working condition without issue

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$1300

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

Standard 10 inch light, due to be updated due to age and condition (water present inside the light lens) = Pentiar LED WHITE $950 + install $350

Spa Light Condition: Damaged$1300

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

Standard 10 inch light, due to be updated due to age and condition (water present inside the light lens) = Pentiar LED WHITE $950 + install $350

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Poor / Damaged - Due for Service $800

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Waterway Crystal Water 425
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Filter elements are likely very dirty, due for service, recommend service ($150) to the filter to also address the drain plug o rings / tank o rings ($150+) to confirm if the elements are due for replacment which they likely are ($500+)

Filter Pump Condition: Working - 2017 - Issues Soon$1000

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite .95 Single ≤ 0.99HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Working without issue. Note that because the filter is so dirty this pump is running at a higher temperature with three times more resistance than normal - It’s motor is extremely hot during use and is wearing its paint away as it’s been hot for so long. It is likely the motor will fail in the next one to Five years or less. It cost less than $1000 replaced with a new motor and/or variable speed motor.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
1000

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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $5300

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

The heater is due to be replaced at approximately $5300 installed for a 400k BTU heater but confirm the gas line is in working condition.

You will pay approximately $500 to have this heater removed / old plumbing re removed and new connected if no longer desiring the heater.

Equipment Control System


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

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

This has a new timer installed for the single speed pump. I was unable to locate a junction box, but it would be wise to consider updating this to have a junction box and GFCI proof this for future installations ($950+) and or consider automation $450-3200.

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)$1900

Overall Details

There are several leaks and several air leaks present. You would likely be the wisest choice to simply cut out and replace all old plumbing with New, which could be done for less than $700 in parts or approximately $1700 with labor to also paint and re-label this equipment pad as well as coverage from UV using a $50 UV mesh



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)
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Damaged (Needs Attention)
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Poor
Notes

Air induction lines, 4 of them due to be updated with new caps ($50x4) =$200.00


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $39150Est. Totals


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