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9352 Boulder River Way, Elk Grove, Ca (2:00 PM - September 8, 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
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: Blemishes Present $3000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 23' 10-50% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The plaster surface is likely over 15 years old. I do see wear present throughout, especially on the steps on the south, and on the bottom (chlorine cookie stains). I do see what appeared to be scratches / blemishes located on the bottom of the pool. Also note on the west side of the pool there appears to be some type of issue with rust likely related to rebar, this area will need to be repaired likely at time of Re-Plaster for approx $1-2k+

Also note that I do see heavy wear around return ports, and these may need to be sealed up as well if they are losing water ($1k+).

Tile Condition: Blemish / Calcium Present$2250

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal 90
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic 750 No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
1000
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile is all present, there is a heavy calcium buildup present that can be removed ($750+), around the fill opening and also inside the skimmer throat ($500+).

The coping has the missing mortar sections present, recommend re mortar ($1000+).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $525

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 10 - 20 (High) 10 - 20 (High) 20 - 50 (Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 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, Heavy Algae was found Throughout 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), 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
Additional Water Quality Notes

The chlorine is high and there’s black algae presence recommend treatments, which will likely include draining an acid washing to effectively remove the black algae that is present / watering directly ($525+).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $750

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend Updates 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
200
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are two main drain covers that are due to be updated for safety due to age and condition ($200).

The skimmer has parts due to be updated = float , float o ring , likely weir door , weighted basket, and lid ($550).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Working $0

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

While this is not my favorite Bottom cleaner because it is a low quality one, it is working without issue.

An upgrade is “the pool cleaner 4 wheel”

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

There is an automatic fill / filler present, which is working, the manual filter does leak during use, which may require a minor attention to resolve.

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 pull? It appears to have water condensation inside the light lens and therefore should be updated for safety = $750 can + install ($400).

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Older - Sun Damaged $800

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward C3025 ? No label
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Because of the presence of black algae recommend updating the cartridges ($500) after it is removed. Also, the pressure gauge ($50) likely the tank o ring ($100) as well as service to the o ring set ($150).

Filter Pump Condition: Working - Leaking$750

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Super Pump
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is no longer connected or secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The pump is turning on and operating however it is leaking from its return fitting and likely it’s drain plug, maybe leaking from his shaft seal area as well ($750+).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
750

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: $

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

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Recommend Safety Updates$950

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

The timer is functioning, the breakers and switches for the pool light as well as updating to GFCI and plug
GFCI ($650-950+).

Auxiliary Timer Condition: $

Auxiliary Timer #1 Auxiliary Timer #2
Auxiliary Timer Additional Notes

Salt Control Systems Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$2100

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
Yes No Yes Yes
Salt Control System Additional Notes

It appears that the salt cell is no longer functioning ($950) and it is possible that the controller may not be functioning as well ($950+) but likely just the cell. Additionally, it appears The Pool will likely need approximately $200 in salt to rebalance.

Valves & Fittings Condition: Fair - Working Condition$750

Overall Details

The equipment pad is due to be covered from UV ($50) repainted and re-labeled ($200) and Valving serviced ($500+) due to age and condition.



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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $13400Est. Totals


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