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9467 Monte Cresta Way, Elk Grove, Ca (11:00 AM - October 28, 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, The access gate does not swing away from the pool, 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: Blemishes Present / Issue Present $2000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 24' 0-10% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Likely closer to 4 years old surface. Wear & mottling present especially seen on deep end walls. This is exacerbated by salt + VERY high chlorine conditions. Recommend removing / turning off salt to help prolong the life of this surface.

The shallow end has a blemish where they plastered over the auto fill return fitting. The only issue I have is if this area didn’t create a complete seal with the plaster (gap seen between fitting and wall) which may be an early indicator of issue. I would budget approx 1-2k to re plaster the entire step to avoid a lower cost blemish only re plaster repair approx 1 foot in diameter around this area of potential issue ($500+).

Some wear seen on the top step of the pool under waterfall. Likely mostly sediment and not wear itself.

Other than those issues the surface looks fairly new and close to ideal. I would rough estimate the surface may have another 15-30 more years of life if well maintained.

Tile Condition: Overall Ideal - Minor Blemishes Present$1450

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
N/A Ideal 80
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone Light Build Up ($450) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Very light calcium build up can be removed if desired ($100-450+).

Otherwise water line tile ideal.

Waterloss seen on backside of waterfall - recommend waterproofing if desiring on going use ($500-1k)

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $300

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 100 - 140 (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?
No
Additional Water Quality Notes

Unusual flakes seen throughout the pools surface. Feels like a plastic tarp residue, and for some reason the filter isn’t picking it up ?

Also the water is clear but suspended material is seen.

Recommend service to resolve ($300+) which would include coagulants / vacuum / balance

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $350

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 2 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
200
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Working, but recommend a weighted basket, and a new float / float o ring ($150).

Also I do see a lot of chemical burn / iron on drain covers. If they are 5 year covers they are likely due to be updated ($100x2).

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

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris Plug in Robot
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Not picking up larger debris and has an audible tone can be heard when the unit is running / high pitched, may be due for service ($105) but otherwise in ideal working condition.

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 Float Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Recommend minor blow out of debris in fills basin ($20) otherwise Working without issue (return issue in Surface section).

Pool Light Condition: Issues Seen$950

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

Two standard micro led lights it appears the north most light has condensation and possible rust seen inside the lens as it’s noticeably more opaque the other light which is fairly clear. Each light is approx $450+ install approx $400. I would budget for this unless this is the new light version that was replaced recently.

and two bubbler lights with small broken caps ($100?).

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

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Filter Condition: Working - Near Quarterly Service $0

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Jandy Single Cartridge
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Near new. Nearing quarterly service ($125+). Otherwise without issue.

Filter Pump Condition: Without Issue$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Jandy 1.5 / 1.85 Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Without issue.

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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $250

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Jandy H400
Heater Additional Notes

Working without issue, nat gas.

Recommend minor paint touch up on gas line ($50) and a new bonding wire added ($200) for safety.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$0

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
Yes - The plug and or breaker are connected to the pool light and test and reset.
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Simple panel. Low voltage. Working. GFCI on low voltage light.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: $

Auxiliary Timer #1 Auxiliary Timer #2
Auxiliary Timer Additional Notes

Salt Control Systems Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
Yes Yes Yes No
Salt Control System Additional Notes

Needs to be shut down / over chlorinated. Appears to be over working. Recommend lowing output from zero after it re balances.

Valves & Fittings Condition: Fair - Working Condition$50

Overall Details

Recommend covering from UV by using a UV mesh ($50+).



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
Good
Notes
Condition
Poor
Notes

These are low cost low quality valves not needed today but one day they will need to be cut out and replaced x 3 or 4 ($1k+) if using high quality Jandy valves.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Also note there is some tile cracking / buckling under the skimmers lip outside water line, recommend eventual repair at time of waterfall Repair ($100+).

Condition
Notes
Condition
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $5600Est. Totals


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