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12 Dexter Pl., Millbrae, Ca (1:00 PM - October 9, 2025)

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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
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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $14000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
16' by 38' 50-100% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface has discoloration throughout due to improper water balance over time, The pool surface has heavy wear, pitting, and or missing surface areas
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface is heavily highly worn, likely older than 35 years or more ?.

Even though visually it does not appear to be water tight, water tests to reveal the pool is likely water tight at this time (older / very old water).

An estimated cost to re plaster would likely run 6-10k for low quality 15 year "flip re-plaster". Vs the 30 year plaster - $10-14K + options.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$4500

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
N/A N/A 95
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic N/A or none Other
Mastic Repair
3000
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Older waterline tile, original (50+ years old). Some tile cracked near the shallow end that can be corrected ($500+) otherwise in older condition due to be updated soon especially the mortar = $1k mortar and 3k+ to re do tile complete.

The coping stones around the pool are older and due to be reset soon ($1k+) and possible re mortared / some pieces replaced that are cracked ($3k+).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $0

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

The water was clearly green and what I would have assumed due to be drained and cleaned, but surprisingly the chlorine being so high and algae / green walls tells me this pool has been on life support (deep end transplant intake and return pipes added in) for more than 6 months.

Id recommend draining and re filling + acid wash complete ($1500) for a most complete cleaning, which will likely be done at time of re-plaster (asap) for free.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Damaged - Likely Dead - Replacement Required $9999

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Damaged - Likely Dead - Replacement Required 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
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer has been disconnected as well as the main drain, recommend budgeting 5k+ to re establish that function at time of remodel. It would be easiest to remove some decking and establish a new 2” skimmer and a separate 2” or larger main drain line at time of remodel.

Until then recommend establishing a new dual suction inlet vs the current single suction inlet for additional safety (+$500)

The main drain in the pool has been capped in the skimmer line. Indicating it is likely no longer usable in its current state. A new run will likely cost +$5-10K at time of remodel on top of re plastering

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged, some major parts need to be replaced ($205) $205

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

The cleaner is connected to a literal garden hose (actually a good idea if mounted in center and no actual garden hose is in the pool vs cleaner hose only (designed for in pool use with swivels).

Wheels aren't turning well when resisted, indicating service is needed = wheel and or bands or more = $105-250+

At Time of Remodel = Likely on the same side of the pool as the skimmer you install a new cleaner line which decking nearby will be opened up for this to be accomplished.

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
No No Manual Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Recommend adding a new hose, and Pool Sentry 300 autofill $90 = $250 or less. There is a current leak on most of the equipment therefore re-plenishing of water is essential.

At time of remodel the south east side of the pool will be open to easily add an auto fill with at least a 1" supply and ideally a 2" or equivalent overfill.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1900

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

Older style light niche with a conversion ring to 10” - light is older and will need to be updated due to water being present inside the light lens - new light can is $450+ for incandescent + install $450

A new light niche (required!) at time of remodel will likely cost approx 1K+

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Damaged $880

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Jandy Cl 460
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Older filter that is due to be serviced (leaking heavily from tank o ring) now which will include new elements and new pressure gauge, maybe a new cartridge filter band will be in order or a simple tank o ring ($80 + 250). Also a new pressure gauge $50 + maybe more likely elements ($500). I see an older filter that id prefer to move away from Jandy as their prices for items are more than they should be vs Pentair - or with any luck a Sand Filter instead ie Tr-100C or Pentair CCP 420 <- not my rec just to compare.

Filter Pump Condition: Working - Like New - Poor Connections / Plumbing$500

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair IntelliFlo
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This pump is in working condition, recommend re doing the intake side with multiple 90's causing excess restrictions ($500+ ). Also this is a good pump for energy efficiency, so running more often / longer at low speeds will help keep a pool like this cleaner at the lowest cost.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
500

Booster Pump Condition: Damaged - Leaking @ Wet Seal$900

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Jandy PB4SQ ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Working but leaking at likely its seal plate / wet seal and may require a complete wet end seal update ($450+),

This is being used to power the bottom cleaner, and a new version is approx the same cost (Pentair HydroBoost) + install $450+

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$500

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
500
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Functions timer and breakers all trip and reset. Some simple protection shields needed and or GFCI outlets ($200+)

Also adding a water bond is another layer of safety ($300+).

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)$1500

Overall Details

Likely a full re do is in order.



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

*Intake* and Return Plumbing currently is not “safe” and outside of code. Modifications that are needed now will include = simple mods to at least be safety compliant which will include doubling the quantity of inlet ports to 2 by adding more plumbing and ideally add a secondary suction port to the bottom of the pool ($500+).

ON the pool equipment pad the plumbing is all older and non ideal - it would be wise to consider re doing this plumbing to also have the benefit of condensing the equipment pad size and new updated so it can last 50+ year ($500+) especially if put inside / from sun and elements.

Electrical will need attention on outside of pool likely removal ($500+) any source of high voltage should not be within 6 feet of the pool without multiple safety measures in place ie GFCI and bonding, this all appears to be original, and likely not compliant.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Non compliant.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Non compliant. Pool Light Junction box is seemingly too low compared to the pool water level this will likely be corrected some at time of electricians service ($500+).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Non compliant.

Condition
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $35259Est. Totals


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