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6600 Rutherford canyon, Loomis, Ca (11:00 PM - November 11, 2025)

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Front Of House Pool Spa

Equipment Pad

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Working - Older $0

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wrought Iron Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The safety fencing is in good working conditon
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Good $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
<10K Gallons Pebble Surface
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
8' by 18' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Surface is in nominal condition.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$8450

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 80 Linear Feet High 55
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone Light Build Up ($450) Other
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile is generally in normal condition. The spa’s north and east corners have small gaps that should be filled soon. The spa spillover area has more serious issues, with a visible split down the face that is likely being worsened by water erosion. Repair will require removing the tile, inspecting the damage, reinforcing, and re-waterproofing the area. The extent of the issue is uncertain, but repairs may cost between $4,000 and $8,000 or more.

Total: $4,000–$8,000+

There is some calcium buildup present that can be removed if desired at a cost of around $450

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $20

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) 100 - 120 (Slightly High) 100 - 140 (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
Additional Water Quality Notes

Recommend re checking in 1-30 days but at this time recommend modifying the ph and alkalinity ($20).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $1400

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 4 or more 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
1200
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are two main drains in the spa and five in the pool. One pool drain may have been updated to an SDX retro cover, but it looks about the same age as the others. The deep end has a specialty MDX in-floor cleaning main drain cover that will need a special retrofit cover costing about $600. The other six covers can be replaced with STX retro covers at about $100 each installed. All covers appear due for replacement based on age and condition.

Total: $1,200

The skimmer is due to have its float, and float O-ring, as well as basket changed to a weighted basket ($200).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Working $200

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Paramount In Floor
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

There are seven pop-ups in the pool and three in the spa, totaling ten. They don’t need replacement now but will likely need it within 1 to 10 years at around $50 each. Note I saw three heads having a hard time popping up - one in the spa and two in the pool - these three may need replacement now. Otherwise others seem ok.

The in-floor cleaning canister was completely full and hadn’t been cleaned in a long time. It was cleaned out, and the bag appears fairly new. The canister lid is missing its o-ring ($50).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs
200

Auto-Fill Condition: Great$0

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

Without issue.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1600

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

There is one pool light, which appears to work / turn on + be a colored LED type. The light has water inside the lens and should be replaced for safety. A new Pentair 5G LED color light costs about $1,200, while a comparable incandescent light costs around $500. Installation for either option is about $400.

Total: $900–$1,600

Spa Light Condition: Damaged$1400

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

The spa light is the same type as the pool light but smaller. It also has water inside the lens and should be replaced. A new colored LED spa light costs about $1,000, while an incandescent version is around $450. Installation is about $400 for either option.

Total: $850–$1,400

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Filter Condition: Fair - Recommend Service $600

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward 3040
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Working, older gauge , and no leaks, high pressure.

Recommend element service ($150) along with a new gauge ($50) and confirm if new elements are needed ($400) which is likely. Filter has at least 3-10 + more years of life left or more if well maintained / out of uv.

Filter Pump Condition: Good$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Tri Star Vs 950 Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
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: Poor$650

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Hayward Tristar 2.4hp 2.00HP - 2.50HP
Spa Jet Additional Notes

Working , medium heat, motor noise, likely the motor bearing can be serviced ($650+) to help prolong its life, otherwise it’s rusted from high heater motor may have 1-5 years of life left before replacement is required ($1200+)


Waterfall Pump Condition: Good$

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Tri Star .99 ≤ 0.99HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Working without major issue. Motor is sun burned but without issue seen at this time.

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: Other$0

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

Without issue. Including indoor remote.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: $

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

Salt Control Systems Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$950

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

Likely the cell is near failure. Cost of a new cell is $950+

Valves & Fittings Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1250

Overall Details

Valving and equipment pad are sunburned, about 7–12 years old. Paint is worn through to PVC; repaint and relabel recommended. There are 3x 2 way valves (Pentair), 4x 3 way Pentair valves, and three Waterway check valves. All valves will need service in the next 1–10 years (replace internals / O-rings / reseal).

Now there is a need for a Missing check valve for the chlorinator (between chlorinator and heater) needs to be added. Two actuators are older and will need replacement within the next 10 years.

Recommended now
repaint and relabel: $300
add UV mesh: $50
add missing check valve for chlorinator: $400
valve service (replace internals / o-rings / reseal)

Total now: $750

Expected within 10 years
replace two actuators (~$200 each): $400
valve service or refresh again (internals / o-rings / reseal): $1,500
repaint/relabel refresh (future touch-up): $300
replace UV mesh (future): $50

Total in 10 years: $2,250



Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Recommend service $300+ to waterfall pumps 3 way valve.

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Leaking elbow ($400)

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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $16520Est. Totals


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