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5318 N St, Sacramento, Ca (2:00 PM - August 4, 2025)

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Equipment Pad

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Working. $0

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wrought Iron Around pool
Safety Fencing Notes
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Older but they did self close and self latch five times.

Pool Surface Condition: Wear Present - Fair Overall $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
<10K Gallons Fiberglass
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
8' by 16' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Tile Condition: Issues Present$2600

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet High 30
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic N/A or none 300
Mastic Repair
1300
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile appears to all be present without major issue. Note the waterline tile is merely decoration on top of the fiberglass insert and therefore some wear that is seen, it’s not so much of a leak issue, as an aesthetic issue, but will need to be addressed likely in the next 10 years or less ($1k+). The step tile, especially on the top. Most step is missing and should be replaced for aesthetics / injury potential ($300+).

Last border between the tile and the concrete does get consistent water when the swim jet pump is active, and it may be wise to consider filling this with mastic to prevent water, loss or tile wear ($1k+).

There is a handrail present it does appear to be loose and due to be tightened and or adjusted ($300+)

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $200

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
<6.5 10 - 20 (High) 10 - 20 (High) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 0 - 100 (Very 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?
Yes, Light Algae was found In Shade or Corners of Pool No Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

It appears the water is likely new, and due to be rebalanced ($200+) that will include balancing the CYA and calcium hardness levels, as well as pH and alkalinity. Because this pool is likely less than $20 in water it may be wise to consider just draining and cleaning and refilling and rebalancing.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Attention $350

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend Attention 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

There is one main drain that appears to be loose from its housing, that will need to be updated for safety ($200+).

And additionally, it does appear that the secondary main drains for the larger swim jet pump, are not VGBA complaint and a potential danger.

The skimmer is missing its float valve ($50) and recommend a better fit lid ($50) and a weighted basket ($50).

Also note that the skimmer has flexible PVC installed on one of its connections to the main drain, and therefore it might be wise to consider removing this connection until the skimmer is updated ($1500-3500) at time of resurfacing / repair work - note that it is most likely that it is leaking at this connection point (if original) due to the age and condition.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: $0

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

N/a

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
Yes No Manual Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The manual Phil is located underneath the electric panel with its knob removed because likely they’ve said it to fill at the exact rate that this shell may be leaking, or over filling (more likely). I did not locate any auto drains except one inside the skimmer, but it also appears to be set too high to be the compensator for this consistent fill, therefore leak is most likely. Note that the location of the leak will likely be between the Jets and fiberglass insert (generally an easy fix).

Either way, I would recommend replacing the manual fill with a new updated handle ($20) or valve ($125-250+).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1000

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Tower Fed Fiber Optic 50' or less
Pool Light Notes

The pool light is no longer working as it was a fiber optic illuminated tower, therefore a new light emitter ($150-450) and power center ($150-550) will be required to have a working pool light present.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

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Filter Condition: Poor / Damaged Condition $700

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward Star Clear c1705s
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Filter is leaking on several points likely all serviceable ($500+), but due to age and condition a replacement would be wisest and most cost-effective ($700+).

Filter Pump Condition: Issues Present$2800

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Unlabeled Pump Jacuzzi Magnum
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This C+ quality filter pump motor is very hot indicating the motor bearings are due for replacement / repair ($500+) additionally, I do see water present in the outside of the pump that appears to potentially be coming from a leak on the on the wet end ($450+) as well as the return Plumbing. Therefore a replacement may be best considering the age and condition of this pump at $1050-2800 installed.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
2800

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1500

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Speck Pumps ≥ 2.50HP
Spa Jet Additional Notes

This swim jet pump is working however it sounds like it’s bearings are having a lot of difficulty will require service or repair ($450+) before the motor fails ($2500+), additionally, this will likely require a check valve to help prolong its life ($950+) and service to its proprietary air bleed valve at top ($100+).


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) $3500

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Hayward H200
Heater Additional Notes

This natural gas heater is in non-working condition. It doesn’t even turn on at all therefore it is likely due to be completely replaced ($3500+) or removed ($500+)

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Recommend Safety Updates$650

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
650
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The timer appears to be working, but no on off clips present, recommend installing these … but I feel it is more likely that the timer itself is nearing failure point if not already ($200) additionally, it would be wise to update the breakers to future proof this with a new GFCI for the pump and GFCI for the future pool light ($450+)

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: Poor - Recommend Updates$1050

Overall Details

The planning installed is all original, except for the return overall, it would be wise to consider updating the plumbing for efficiency and installing a check valve on the suction side ($800+) also painting and labeling ($200) And covering from UV ($50) using a UV mesh.



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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $14600Est. Totals


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