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1861 9th Ave., Sacramento, Ca (2:00 PM - August 21, 2025)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Other $0

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Safety Fencing Notes
Access was through home
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Near New - Damaged - Blemishes Seen $3000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 25' 0-10% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface is near new, there is some wear present on the north step (in an unusual wear pattern - at first I thought it was the waterfall wearing, but it is clearly longer than the waterfall).

In the spa, some of the walls have a horizontal linear lines / blemishes going through them and one vertical (pictured), especially, on the north wall which does appear to be a structure cracked forming, that will likely require repair ($1-3k+).

Tile Condition: Near New - Potential Blemish Developing$500

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet High 95
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic N/A or none No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

On the Spa northwest corner, it appears that there is some minor separation between the edge tiles / and on the south side edge and As well as the spa spill over area. All of these issues likely are of no issue at this moment but will develop into an issue in the next 1 to 10 years especially if the spa spill over is being used nonstop as it is currently. A re-mortaring and resetting and re-waterproofing of this area in the future will likely run 1-2k+.

On the skimmer throat, I am starting to see some minor separation between the tile and the skimmer plastic, common over time, I would recommend resealing this in the next one to five years or less ($500+).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $235

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 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?
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) Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment
Additional Water Quality Notes

Even though the water chemistry is nearly ideal at this time, there is algae present, especially in the spa recommend algae treatments to remove ($200-235+) and also recommend weekly service that is paying a closer eye to pH and alkalinity (I have a good referral. His name is Alex and he is local $165/mo full service).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $150

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Good 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 4 or more 1
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Yes
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are two main drains in the deep end of the pool and two in the south west shallow end and One channel Drain in the spa alil except one (on step of pool) appear to be VGBA compliant.

The skimmer also appears to have all parts present.

On the skimmer, I would still update the float, and float o ring ($100) and a weighted basket ($50).

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

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

The bottom cleaner installed is in working condition is nearly due for a new tail, tires, and likely hose swivels.

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 Float Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The manual shut off valve is leaking and will require repair, as well as the auto fill float is due to be flushed ($125-250+).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1500

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
LED 100'
Pool Light Notes

There are two LED lights in the pool, both have water present inside the light lens recommend updating ($500+ each) x 2 + install $500.

Spa Light Condition: Damaged$850

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

There is one LED light in the spa that has failed. Recommend updating ($500+ + $350 install.

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Filter Condition: Newer - Recommend Service $900

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite S7m400
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is in working condition however it is obvious it has not been cleaned in quite some time, recommend service to the filter elements ($150) likely service to the filter O-ring set as we are seeing leaking coming from the pressure gauge assembly area ($150) and examine the elements to see if replacement is due ($600+).

Filter Pump Condition: Near New - Ideal$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
IntelliPro Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This pump is in ideal working condition without issue at this time.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Recommend Longevity Updates$450

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Boost Rite 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

The booster pump is in ideal working condition however it’s returned. Hose should be updated to hard plumbing ($450) for longevity.

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: Good$

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Max E Pro 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

The waterfall pump is in ideal working condition without issue at this time.

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 $

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Sta-Rite Nat Gas - 400k BTU
Heater Additional Notes

Ideal working condition without issue at this time.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$0

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
Yes - The plug and or breaker are connected to the pool light and test and reset.
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Ideal condition panel with GFCI breakers present for all pieces of equipment, except for the controller (which is likely connected to the GFCI outlet). No issues seen.

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)$1200

Overall Details

The pool equipment appears to only have one leak present, which appears to be at the heater bypass. Otherwise, the rest of the equipment appears to be leak free and in working condition. Recommend a new layer of paint soon re-labeling and covering from UV ($300).



Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Leaking Pentair valve due for service ($400)

Condition
Good
Notes

Working without issue.

Condition
Good
Notes

The UV light does turn on and function, if this is the original bulb, I would expect it to last no more than another year before a bulb is due for replacement ($300+).

Condition
Good
Notes

Spa spillover developing issues.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

There 100% needs to be access on the pool equipment inside of the home to the backyard ($500+)


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $9140Est. Totals


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