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103 Deerwood Way, Folsom, Ca (11:00 AM - November 14, 2025)

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Front Of House Pool Spa

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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 Side of home, Around pool
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) $5000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
16' by 32' 0-10% 1-12 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

A crack present, recommend repair ($2-5k+) it is difficult to determine the extend of the issue, but concrete decking is lifting away from this area. Unusual patterns.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$3000

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal 125
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone N/A or none Other
Mastic Repair
1500
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Loose missing rocks / cracked mortar. Recommend re mortaring services to resolve and re structure / remove existing to prevent injury ($1500+)

Also recommend attention to the west side concrete walk way / coping. Gaps present. Likely due to under lying issue present - cost TBD. Recommend attention ($1500+)

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $375

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) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 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?
Yes, Light Algae was found In Shade or Corners of Pool, Increasing chlorine, adjusting chemicals to proper levels, and doing enzyme and phosphate treatments along with 2 separate filter cleanings, one before treatments and one after will help reduce or eliminate algae ($375) No Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

It is likely the water quality is showing signs of water loss especially with a crack present.

Also there is alage present on the pools’ spa spillover wall. Recommend treatments to remove and resolve.
These chemical treatments will also help confirm if water loss is present.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Older Skimmer - Updated Main Drain $100

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Older Skimmer - Updated Main Drain 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 1 1
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Other
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The main drain covers appear to have been updated to a VGBA compliant cover / drain (always recommend a closer inspection to confirm).

The skimmer is working, on one side of the pool, high flow (likely one supply run to the equipment), even when the skimmer is full I am seeing some heavy turbulence indicative of too high of velocity / flow.

A new weir / float / float o ring / lid / etc is due to be updated soon ($100+).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Great $0

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

Like new. Ideal condition.

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

Low on the wall of the shallow end. Leaking during use, likely showing signs of age and due to be serviced / updated ($125- 250).

Pool Light Condition: Poor$900

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

The light can is older, likely “re-habilitated” with a new LED - since older I would expect less than another 1-12 months of life left in its current condition.

A new light can is $500+ install $400+

Spa Light Condition: Damaged$900

Spa Light #1 Spa Light #2
Spa Light Notes
Water Present inside light lens.
Spa Light Additional Notes

Non working, recommend new can ($500+) and labor ($400+).

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Due for Service $600

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite S7m120
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Older, likely due for a new element (if older) and service to the tank o ring / pressure gauge / etc ($600+).

A new better filter = sand may cost $1-2k+

Filter Pump Condition: Working - Older Variable$0

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

Overall ideal but some slight bearing noise, may be an indicator of it being programmed too high of speed for too long. Recommend minor adjustment of max speed no more than 2700 rpm to greatly prolong this pumps life.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Working - Safety Update$100

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris Pb4sq ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Newer. Working. Recommend bonding ($100).

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: Poor $1000

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Pentair 400k btu 2013
Heater Additional Notes

Working. Has signs of previous repair. Recommend a proper sediment trap on the gas line ($400) and plumbing bypass with automation ($500+) to help future proof this or the next heater.

Also a bonding wire added ($100).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Recommend Safety Updates$300

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
300
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Ideally swap breakers for the variable speed pump and pool lights plug + breaker to GFCI ($300+) for safety. M

Otherwise a very sun burned / older board (maybe 2004) in working condition. No signs of any other abnormality.

Note there is an antenna for a wireless remote but none seen. Still the cost for a new wireless remove it’s $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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$2000

Overall Details

Working. Some leaks on some plumbing. Likely $500-2k in plumbing updates are coming due in 1-10+ years.

Otherwise immediate repairs $500. Preventative service to valves and check valves ($500+)



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

Damaged plumbing

Condition
Poor
Notes

Older plumbing

Condition
Poor
Notes

Poor condition.

Condition
Notes
Condition
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $14650Est. Totals


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