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179 Orange Blossom Cir., Folsom, Ca (10:00 AM - November 7, 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
Wrought Iron Around pool
Safety Fencing Notes
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

Non compliant, non bonded metal within 4-6 feet from pool.

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged / Poor $12000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 30' 10-50% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

It is hard to be 100% certain but the surface does appear to be most worn in the shallow end and near the steps / bottom edge slope and nearing wear gunite (grey seen) sub layer inducing the surface may be due for re surfacing now vs in 10 years or less. A way to tell if surface has worn through to gunite is if water loss begins to develop.

A resurfacing on a pool this size would run approx 8-12k. I feel it is likely due if the surface has reached its maximum life which I feel nearly confident is the case here.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$2250

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
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Issues present - on the south side of the pool next to the entry steps it appears we have some slight movement likely related to the top concrete deck pinching versus the pool itself shifting (as there are no other signs of movement in the area / cracks present).

This tile area can likely just be repaired for less than $400-800 + tile ($200+).

Inside the skimmer throat, it appears the mortar is wearing through and should be redone at time of other tile repair ($500+).

Also, there is a fairly thick layer of calcium present on the top most section of the tile, it can be removed at a cost of approx $750.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $200

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.2 - 7.6 (Slightly High) 10 - 20 (High) 10 - 20 (High) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 70 - 100 (Slightly High) 100 - 250 (Low)
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

Recommend proper chemical balance $200 = cya increase , cal hard increase , and ph balance + and re confirm water loss in 1-30 days.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $588

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 1
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($88)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Non working due to parts failures = recommend a new weighted basket, lid, and also a new float o ring / float / and weir ($500+).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged, unit is in distressed shape and will need more than $250 in repair items currently, consider replacement options ($405-655+). $650

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

None present. Setup for a Polaris 360 or Pentair Legend - ideally will be converted to a suction type vacuum and “the pool cleaner 4 wheel” @ $400 + in line leaf $100 would be a game changer.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Great$0

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

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$750

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

The pool light can has water present inside the light lens recommend updating for safety ($750+).

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Damaged $1250

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
PAC Fab Mitra
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

This filter may be older than me (41) and is rattling from inside its base, judging by how much fine / dust debris is present in the pool bottom this filter is likely non working and very over due for replacement (if only due to impossibility to obtain replacement parts). A new like filter is $500-750+ installation ($400+).

Filter Pump Condition: Working - Issues Present $500

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite IntelliPro Vsf 2020 Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

In working condition but whomever installed this pump did not meet the minimum requirements of distance away from the wall (3” currently less than 1”) a simple plumbing modification would allow that to happen and maybe add a check valve ($500+).

This motor is currently running 2350 rpm and medium warm / hot to the touch. It is likely and lucky they programmed this pump not to exceed high rpm’s (especially during high heat direct sun light summer) as it appears the motor itself may be newer than the pump body and drive. In any case working without other issues.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
500

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: $

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

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Near New - Working - Rec Safety Updates$1300

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
1300
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The breaker for the plug and likely pool light is due to be updated to GFCI, there does not appear to be any subpanel for the pool equipment and instead goes straight into the home electric panel, and that is also an older breaker and non-GFCI + non variable speed rated. Therefore, it would be wise to consider adding a subpanel ($350+) via an electrician ($350+) and upgraded breakers ($300) to bring this up to minimum safety standards for 2025 + adding a water bond ($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: Fair - Working Condition$1300

Overall Details

The valving is all in working condition without, I would recommend repainting and re-labeling ($100) and covering from UV using a UV mesh ($100) + labor $100.



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

This side of the return for the pump will need to be removed and replaced on the other side of the filter, as this leg is not being filtered appropriately, this can easily be added to the suction side of the pump which would be my rec ($500+).

Condition
Good
Notes

All working.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Recommend adding drain valves ($500) to the solar lines which will allow winterizing drainage (essential imo if using solar).

Condition
Notes
Condition
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $20913Est. Totals


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