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4411 Surita St., Sacramento, Ca (11:00 AM - September 5, 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, The fencing does not meet safety standards, 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: Fair - Wear Present $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
18' by 32' 10-50% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The plaster surface appears to be in fair condition overall, there is where present especially seen in the shallow and mid ends, and there is we seen on step edges, especially in the shallow end. The surface appears to be between 7 and 15 years old. And likely has another 7 to 15 years of additional life before wear becomes extreme.

Tile Condition: Fair - Wear Present$1850

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet High 120
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic 850 No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
500
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile all appears to be in fair condition for its age. There is a fair amount of calcium buildup present, that can be removed for approx $850 if desired.

There also appears to be some deterioration around the skimmers, and spa edge face ($500+) needed not now but soon (1-10 years).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $500

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
8.0+ (Very High) 10 - 20 (High) 10 - 20 (High) 150+ (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 70 - 100 (Slightly High) 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?
No No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

Due for algae treatments, and likely 1/2 drain due to high chemistry issues ($500+)

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Safety Updates $1300

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


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Both skimmers are due to have their internal parts updated, the north skimmer needs a new float, float o ring, weir, weighted basket, and likely skimmer lid soon, the west skimmer will need all of that as well ($500 x 2 ) and not the deep lid like on the north skimmer is best.

It would be wise to update the main drain covers in the Pool & Spa for safety. They would not be compliant, but updated ($300).

Also note that both skimmers are heavily chlorine abused, on the north skimmer. There is some cracking present at the top most section, and therefore this current water level is the maximum water level recommended, and the southwest skimmer has Older cracking present as well lower on the water level, it would be wise to consider updating these skimmers at the next re plaster stage.

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 is working and is nearly new, but it is apparent that the left tire and tail are due to be updated soon, and the unit itself needs to be adjusted as it’s rear tail Jet is straight out and needs minor modification.

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

This manual fill is leaking during use recommend specialty plumbing service ($250+) due to copper being present.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1150

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

Recommend updating due to age and condition / non working / condensation inside the light lens likely ($750 can + labor $400)

Spa Light Condition: Damaged$1150

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

Recommend updating due to non working / condensation inside the light lens likely ($750 can + labor $400)

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Newer - Due for Service $150

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Ccp 420
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

The filter is overdue for cleaning, and service ($150+) otherwise this is a like new filter.

Filter Pump Condition: Good$100

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 no longer connected or secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is working, however it is under constant heavy load due to the dirty filter elements. This pump is like new at least it’s rear display or drive is, still it isn’t working condition at this time without mechanical issue. Recommend adding a bonding wire for safety ($100).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
100

Booster Pump Condition: Working - Newer$100

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

Working without issue at this time. It is not bonded, but recommend bonding ($100).

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) $900

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Sta-Rite Max E Therm 333
Heater Additional Notes

The heater is in fair condition 2015 model, it does turn on and operate. I will only operate for less than 30 seconds, upon closer inspection I didn’t know if the gas shut off was 90% closed, unlikely the issue additionally, it does not have a drip leg recommend installing the appropriate hardware and bonding ($900+).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Recommend Safety Updates$950

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

The timers are both new and in ideal working condition. And for some unknown reason, the left timer does not have any on off clips, which will only assist the right timer, which is for the booster pump or bottom cleaner to function correctly. Recommend adding on off clips which appear to be stuffed underneath the timer area anyways. Note the timers power on off, which does not function the pump itself, which is a benefit.

Not required but For safety and recommend updating the breakers to this to GFCI and specialty variable speed for the Siemens breaker and also adding a water bond ($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$1200

Overall Details

The equipment pad is mostly protected from the sun, still, I would recommend covering from UV using a UV mesh repainting and re-labeling ($200+). Also, some of the plumbing is using low-cost ABS, especially around the pump to filter connection, this will eventually be of issue, as we are currently seeing a leak ($500) at the hose bib connection likely due to splitting ABS, still, it may be a recommendation to replumb this pad due to the presence of blue glue, and low quality ABS = $1000 parts or $2500 with labor.



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
Poor
Notes

Currently stable but showing issue nonetheless.

Condition
Good
Notes

It appears both copper to PVC connections are currently without issue.

Condition
Poor
Notes

While the Ortega valves present are working, and in seemingly ideal working condition (east valve is older, west is newer, both appear to have some water loss present and therefore updates are recommended = cut and update ($1500+) or move to pool pad (best at re plaster stage ($2500+).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Likely this board may need to be removed due to pool depth being unsafe in lading zone ($500+) to remove and grind down bolts.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

The pump basket was completely filled with leaf debris upon arrival of inspection, this is likely because the skimmers are letting debris bypass them - or from the main drain area.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $9830Est. Totals


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