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1523 Misty Wood Dr., Roseville, Ca (3:00 PM - August 12, 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 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: Good $0

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

No blemishes seen.

Tile Condition: Issues Present$2500

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet N/A 110
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Other No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline Tile has wear present, especially in between the tiles and likely new mortar will have to be applied soon in the next 1-10 years ($1k+).

On the Spa spill over the entire face, and corners will need to be redone ASAP to prevent water loss ($1500+).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $275

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 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?
Yes, Light Algae was found In Shade or Corners of Pool, A phosphate treatment ($85) will help reduce dissolved organics (100-1000ppb) by coagulating organics for 7-10 days allowing collection to occur on the filter. A filter cleaning is required after treatment., An enzyme treatment would reduce dissolved organics additionally through enzyme breakdown and oxidization ($65), Filter Cleaning and Filter Treatment 1 - 10 days after treatments would help reduce and eliminate algae and organic debris ($125) No Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

Do you want to results lead me to believe that the chemistry is out of balance and algae is likely present, with signs of algae in certain areas of the pool walls. Still recommend rebalancing the CYA and calcium hardness levels, and recheck chemistry in 1 to 30 days to confirm if water loss is present. Note the auto fill was turned off, and could’ve been left on for quite some time cycling the pool with new freshwater skewing the results of this test.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Attention for Safety $800

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend Attention for Safety 1 Other
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 1 1
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
600
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Both the pool and the spa have VGBA complaint main drain covers, but the drain itself may be due for updating at next re plaster stage to be VGBA complaint. Recommend cleaning / confirm covers are cleaned and complaint via service ($200).

Also if covers are older than 7 years recommend updating ($400).

The skimmer is missing its float / float o ring / weighted basket ($200). Otherwise ideal. Note the skimmer is unusually clean at the waterline and unusually dirty above the waterline.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Fair, minimal parts needed for tune-up ($105) $105

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 280/380
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The bottom cleaner installed is ready to have its tires, tail and possibly a tuneup ($105+).

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 Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The auto fill float is due to be updated and the valve on the side of the home is due to be updated ($250+).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1150

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

Do you pool light does turn on and operate however it does have water present inside the light lens recommend updating for safety - light can $750+ and install $400

Spa Light Condition: Damaged$1150

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

The spa light does not turn on and operate however it does have water present inside the light lens recommend updating for safety - light can $750+ and install $400

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Fair / Poor - Recommend Service $600

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Waterway Crystal Water
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

This filter is not one of my favorites as it is a lower cost filter and typically only has an expected lifespan of up to 15 years, which is where he currently is at I would likely recommend just simply replacing this filter when the time comes (leaks develop) $750+.

Right now, though it does appear to need service to the elements ($150-450+) and likely service to the tank O-ring set ($150+).

Filter Pump Condition: Working - Recommend Minor Updates$50

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair IntelliFlo
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This pump is in working condition without issue at this time, recommend minor service to the pump lid o ring ($50) and bonding wire connected ($100) otherwise this pump is in fair to good working condition (8 years old).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
50

Booster Pump Condition: Older - Poor - Working$0

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris Pb4 ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

This fish pump is in working condition older, 1993, but working without issue at this time. I would recommend updating this pump in the next one to 10 years ($750-1500+).

Spa Jet Pump Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$450

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Hayward Super 2 Pump 2.00HP - 2.50HP
Spa Jet Additional Notes

This pump is working, but it is older, leaking, and likely a high energy user, nearing the end of its life cycle. The motor could be updated in the next one to 10 years ($750+) but due to the old design, maybe wise as to just update the pump altogether ($1k+) vs repairing the current leak ($450+) and potential motor replacement ($750+).


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: Good $1200

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Pentair 250-400k Btu
Heater Additional Notes

This heater is in good working condition without issue at this time. The heater appears to be approximately 15 years old and typically a heater has a lifespan of 15 to 20 years, therefore recommend budgeting for a new heater in the next 10 years or less ($3500+).

For now, there is no drip leg installed on the heaters Gas Line recommend installing to help prolong the life of the heater ($450) also adding a heater bypass ($750+).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Recommend Safety Updates$600

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

The board and timer are in working condition. Updating the breakers to GFCI would help future proof this ($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: Fair - Working Condition$800

Overall Details

The pool equipment pad is due to be re-labeled repainted and covered from UV ($400+).

There is also a leak on the spa bypass on the low-cost 28 valve. This can be replaced and updated for approximately $400+



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

Recommend updates

Condition
Notes

Close-up of the spa bypass

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Moisture seen outside spa spillover wall.

Condition
Poor
Notes

Close up of spa spillover - looks to be newer, but failing.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Close up of spa spillover east corner.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $10055Est. Totals


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