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9536 Colton Ave, Elk Grove, Ca (12:00 PM - September 9, 2025)

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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
Wrought Iron 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: Issues Present $3000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
18' by 35' 10-50% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface appears to be between 7 and 15 + years old, some wear seen throughout (50% of surface).

I can see one clear issue on the deep end step face and top as it appears it is some type of delamination horizontal crack that only appears to run approximately 12 inches. This may be surface level only (vs structural) but to repair this either way expect a cost $1k+ for surface or $3k+ for structural. Can be confirmed once opened - if confirmed losing water - which it likely is not a water loser (as calcium is coming through it).

Overall my immediate opinion is the surface looks ideal for its age. Likely re plastered in the past 15 years or less, with remaining life left, sure some blemishes are present but often common with plaster pools over time.

Tile Condition: Original - Calcium Present$3250

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal 95
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic 750 No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
2500
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

There is calcium present, appears to be older and can be removed likely at a cost of $700 or more. Versus re tiling might be a cost of $1500 to 2500.

Around the pool, the concrete is in relatively good condition except for the north east side, the concrete is settling and lifting, it appears to have been filled in previously with mastic, which it may be due soon ($1k+) but what would be more ideal is to attempt to level the concrete (concrete jacking) out and then mastic ($1500+)

Additionally, some of the southside concrete has moved, and there is several trip hazards present that should be grinded and or filled with mastic ($1k+).

Water Quality Condition: Good $275

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 5 - 10 (Slightly High) 5 - 10 (Slightly High) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 650+ (High)
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 No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water chemistry is nearly ideal, there is a perfect level of chlorine with algae present, which is generally an indicator that phosphates are present and will need to be removed with treatments ($275+).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Working Condition - Recommend Updates $500

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


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The main drain cover appears to have been updated to a VGBA compliant cover.

The skimmer, appears to have been heavily chlorine worn, and has some buildup at the waterline, that I initially thought was a cracking skimmer, but it does not appear to be an instead is buildup. I would recommend updating the float floating weir and skimmer lid as well as a weighed basket for preference / longevity soon ($500+).

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

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 360
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Recommend a tail sponge and maybe a new tail soon ($105 or less)

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 valve is leaking during use, recommend updating as the valve may be leaking even when off ($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

The pool light is no longer functioning. A new light can is around $750 for a Pentair high-quality - vs a low-cost option is an Amazon $200 light can new + install $400.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Older - Recommend Quarterly Service Soon $200

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite S7m120
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter pressure may be slightly high and nearing its quarterly filter cleaning due date ($150) but it will also need a new pressure gauge ($50). Recommend service to confirm the elements ($500) remaining life.

Filter Pump Condition: Good$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Whisperflo 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is no longer connected or secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Older. Working without issue. Recommend re attaching the bonding wire for safety.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

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: Poor / Damaged $650

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

The timer box / board is in poor distressed condition, and will eventually in the next one to 10 years need to be updated ($350+ install), but would be a wiser investment would be to consider, a variable speed pump with a built-in timer, and you would take that 350 and instead install new variable speed breakers and a subpanel box here for the highest level of safety (approx $650 total with electrician fee + $350 in parts).

Otherwise, all that is needed right this moment is a protective cover over the time terminals ($50) to prevent electrocution / shock.

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$200

Overall Details

Working without issue, still just to repaint relay and cover from UV would be best ($200+).



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

Nearing re do on plumbing and or painting and labeling and covering from uv using a uv mesh ($500+).

Condition
Good
Notes

Good to fair condition returns.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

High voltage Wires over pool, at time of a remodel - they may require some modifications.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Shallow end surface blemish / potential Fischer

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

North side cracked concrete decking.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $9705Est. Totals


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