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5111 Kensley Ct., Granite Bay, Ca (12:00 PM - September 10, 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
Wooden Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Fair / Blemishes Present $300

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 28' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

the surface feels newer. I do see some wear present throughout, I do also see metal / rust stains present on north and east sides of pool. Recommend treating these stains ($300+ to remove and or treat) to confirm if they are rebar or if they are simple surface stains.

Tile Condition: Fair / Issues Present$2000

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 N/A or none Other
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile all appears to be in ideal condition for its age. There are one or two issues of concern on the north side of the pool, where the rock work has broken through / likely due to settling. It does not appear to have pushed through to the waterline, but is getting close. It may be wise to consider some attention to these areas which will also include waterproofing the waterfall basin as well now to prevent future issues ($1k+).

Also note on the north west side of the pool some of the concrete has become a tripping hazard and will require grinding leveling and or mastic ($1k+).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $275

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
8.0+ (Very High) 0 (Very Low) 1 (Low) 120 - 150 (High) 70 - 100 (Slightly High) 400 - 650 (Slightly 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

Low chlorine , high ph , high cya & slight algae present.

Likely recommend a 1/2 drain to re balance and removing organics from the water ($275+).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $200

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


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Recommend updating the float, float o ring, weighted basket ($200). Also note that the skimmer is heavily chlorine abused - significant browning / yellowing = at time of future rep Plaster or concrete work likely recommend updating the skimmer ($1k+)

It appears the channel Drain cover is compliant.

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

Likely recommend simple updates soon ; tail , bag , some hose segments

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Great$0

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
Yes No Manual Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$900

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

There appears to be water present inside the light lens, recommend updating can new ($500) + install $400.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Poor / Older - Recommend Service $100

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

The filter appears to be older / original - likely 25+ years old.

There is a small leak on the drain plug likely a simple O-ring fix ($100). Also the filter has nominal pressure / nearing quarterly service.

Filter Pump Condition: Poor / Running Very Hot$550

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Max E Glas 2 1.0hp 1.25HP - 1,50HP
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The pump is older / original.

Working, but the motor is a 4/4 on heat.

Likely the pump lid o ring is due for service ($50) as well as a motor re pack ($500+).

Might be wisest and most energy efficient to consider an updated pump (Superflo Vs $1000+) vs repairing this pump ($550+)

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
550

Booster Pump Condition: Near New$450

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris Pb4sq ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Like new without issue. Recommend updating hoses if desired to hard plumbing for longevity ($450) vs these soft hoses.

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: Working Condition$150

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
150
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Working condition. GFCI pool light breaker and plug. Non GFCI pump breaker ($150).

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)$1000

Overall Details

Recommend cleaning the plumbing , painting / labeling , and covering from UV using a uv mesh ($300)



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

It appears to be losing water and requiring repair 1.5” shut off ($300).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Possible leak (wetness seen) if so approx cost to repair $400.

Condition
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Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $6155Est. Totals


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