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12225 Alta Mesa Dr., Auburn, Ca (11:00 AM - September 23, 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 access gate does not swing away from the pool, 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

The retractable cover is working, older, likely no longer “safe to hold weight” but covers well at this time. A new cover material / service will likely run $1-3k. Currently this cover is in fair / poor condition due to age and sun damaged condition.

The entry gates need to swing away and self close and self latch.

Pool Surface Condition: Older - Wear Present - Due for Re Surfacing $12000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 28' 50-100% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface is worn heavily down to the gunite in some sections / missing surface sections. Recommend re surfacing (8-12k).

Tile Condition: Older - Working Condition$0

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
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

All tile is original. Working without issue. In the next 1-5 years may require some new mortar ($500+) but currently in fair condition.

Water Quality Condition: Good $200

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 5 - 10 (Slightly High) 10 - 20 (High) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 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) No
Additional Water Quality Notes

Recommend adding CYA ($50) and algae treatments to remove organics present.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $150

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 1 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
100
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Recommend updating the main drain cover ($100) and the float inside the skimmer ($50).

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

Due for a new tail and adjustments / swivels / hoses soon ($105 or less).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Good ($10)$20

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

Minor adjustment needed at fill valve handle

Pool Light Condition: Working $0

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

Even though the light can itself appears newer - this is an Older light (likely over 25 years old) and an older proprietary light niche. Because this niche is a proprietary size and can only be replaced with this same style incandescent light, It may be wise to consider updating the entire niche at time of re Plaster ($1k+) to allow a 10 inch niche to be installed instead, and a color led Pentiar light can ($1100) + install $400 added as well, when desired.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Older - Working - Due for Service $850

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

Working, but appears to be due for service ($150) to confirm if the elements are likely due for replacement ($500) which likely are due. At that time recommend updating the gauge , and tank o ring set ($200+) as they are all likely older / original. Otherwise there are no issues (water loss) present.

Filter Pump Condition: Older - Working - In Ideal Condition$50

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair IntelliFlo 10-20+ yr old Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Without issue, other than due for a pump lid o ring / basket ($50).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
50

Booster Pump Condition: Older - Working$400

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris Pb4 ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Without issue. Can be updated to hard plumbing for longevity ($400) otherwise without issue.

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$650

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

Recommend adding GFCI protection to the variable speed pump, and adding a water bond $300+ + electrician $350.

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$1000

Overall Details


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

Due for paint, label, removing solar, and replacing / adding check valves etc ($500-1k+).

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Call me or text anytime - Nick Chaffee with DJB Pool Inspections

916-905-5818


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $15550Est. Totals


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