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3248 Twin Oaks Dr., Napa, Ca (1:00 PM - October 20, 2025)

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Equipment #1 Equipment #2 Equipment #3 Equipment #4 Equipment #5

Safety Fencing Condition: Locked / Damaged $125

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $14000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 28' 50-100% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface has discoloration throughout due to improper water balance over time, Recommend re-surface as soon as possible
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Pits present likely a re plaster is required asap vs soon

($10-14k+).

Tile Condition: Original - Older$1500

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet N/A 105
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone N/A or none No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
1500
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The tile is all original and in ideal condition for its age. I do not see any obvious issues at this time.

The only issue I saw was with the cooing outside the pool itself, there is a small gap forming between the pool coping and concrete border nearly uniform around the entire pool, the only major issue of change is near the skimmer and on the opposite side with a slightly larger gap forming / lifting concrete that will need to be grinded down to avoid a trip hazard.

Likely the correction will be to re fill and gap and grind down sharp edges at approx $1500+

Note on the skimmer opening top it is noticeable off center and not allowing the lid to close correctly. Eventually if the skimmer top keeps moving free from the skimmer may require some concrete work to accommodate more ideal function.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $1250

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 0 (Very Low) 0 (Very Low) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 100 - 140 (High) 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 Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

There is no chlorine and heavy algae on walls, if the pool doesn't appear to be brand new water I would say just drain and acid clean the pool ($1250+) vs chemical treatments ($450+) which will not include at least 1 - 2 filter cleanings ($250) and likely new elements ($500) which is why draining may be the best value overall - since the filter is so old / low quality.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Issues Present $400

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Issues Present 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A N/A N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
100
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

I cannot see the main drain, I can only guess there is one main drain with an older cover. If so this cover should be updated to VGBA compliant ($100+) or at time of currently needed re plaster ($500+) to install a flush mount main drain channel drain style.

The skimmer is in working condition but could not be fully checked due to the mass amount of debris and dirty water present.

Still what I can see is likely the need for a new float , float o ring, weighted basket ($300) soon / now.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: $0

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

Leaking during use.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$850

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

Did not see a light junction box but this box below the panel could be it (hanging off the wall). A new light can is approx $450-1250 and + $400 to install.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Damaged $750

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Cartridge
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is in working condition ? The only reason I feel this is because the pressure is so high, but likely this would be a best situation to remove and replace vs the likely required updates to bring this unit back to ideal =

The elements ($500) , the pressure gauge ($50), the tank o ring / tank o ring set ($200+).

Vs a new filter at $750-1250+

Filter Pump Condition: Near New - Recommend Minor Update$100

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Supermax Vs Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is no longer connected or secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Ideal unit, recommend minor service to add the bonding wire ($100) for safety.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
100

Booster Pump Condition: Damaged - Non Op$1300

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

The booster is no longer working or in ideal condition. Recommend replacement with a new unit like the Hydro Boost ($700) as well installation ($600+).

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)$1250

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
1250
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The panel is in distressed condition. The panel itself should be updated ($350) as well as updated breakers ($400) for safety updates + electricians service ($500+).

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: Poor - Recommend Updates$1250

Overall Details

The plumbing is older and reduced to 1.5" then 2" + blue glue. It would be wise to remove all and install all fresh in the next 10 years or less. Approx $500-1K+

Also recommend covering from UV using a UV mesh ($50) and re painting and re labeling ($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
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Older hoses should be updated to hard plumbing.

Condition
Notes

Older valves, recommend removing.

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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $23025Est. Totals


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