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18170 Mandarin St., Woodland, Ca (12:00 PM - December 4, 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, 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: $500

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 24' 10-50% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Blemsihes present. Plaster is likely older than 15 years. In fair condition overall. Typically plaster lasts 15-30 years. This surface is likely going to last another 5-10+ years if well maintained. Note the spa step is due to be re plastered ($500+) / patched ($200+) soon.

Tile Condition: Recommend Attention$1550

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Low 110
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Medium Build Up ($550) 1000
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

It appears both the skimmer throat, and the spa spill over tiles Need some new mortar soon, as well as certain spots on the waterline corners especially ($1000+).

Otherwise water line tile is all present and in place for the most part for its age - will need new mortar in the next 1-10 years if left in current condition (high chlorine).

Medium calcium build up mostly seen in spa that can be removed if desired ($550+).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $100

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.2 - 7.6 (Slightly High) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 120 - 150 (High) 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
Additional Water Quality Notes

Dangerous. Test inaccurate due to chlorine levels. Recommend attention asap ($100+)

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $1100

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 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
600
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The pool and spa main drain covers are due to be updated for safety / prevent injury ($100 x 6).

The skimmer is original 2005, some signs of high chlorine wear. Recommend a new weighted basket, float , new float o ring, and weir door screw in sta rite style ($500).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Poor / Damaged $1500

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

Robot cleaner present, not in great condition, error present = not working. Likely due to be replaced soon. Note I would recommend a non robot. Robots are expensive and have to be thrown in vs a native cleaner always present in the pool. Contact me for the most simple cost effective solution.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs
1500

Auto-Fill Condition: Poor ($125)$250

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

Leaking shut off , also float is due for service / update ($125-250+).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1000

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 100'
Pool Light Notes

Recommend Replacement, water present.

New Light can $600. Install $400.

Spa Light Condition: Working - No Water Seen$0

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

Working without issue. Likely original. Due for update in the next 1-10 years if original ($950).

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Filter Condition: Newer - Recommend Service $950

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Jandy Cl580
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Filter is due to have its elements served ($150) and likely replaced ($600), as well as an o ring set ($200). Currently pressure is SUPER high, and leaking at its tank o ring slightly. Recommend asap.

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged$1200

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Single Speed 2.4hp 2.00HP - 2.50HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This pump is in distressed condition. The motor is near failure , there is a leak on the return fitting … I’d recommend considering replacement ($1200 + install variable speed Pentiar Superflo Vs) vs repair ($1200+).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
1200

Booster Pump Condition: Damaged ?$1100

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris Pb460 ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Older pump, does not turn on via timer switched. This may be due to the fact it’s been disabled due to the other cleaner (robot plug in style) being present. Still a new booster installed is approx $500 pump + install $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: Good $100

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

Working without issue at this time. Recommend minor planting of the gas line ($100)+

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Recommend Safety Updates$650

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
650
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Working ? Older timers , poor quality, and un even light switches in the panel , older breakers.

Recommend safety attention as there is water present inside the light lens of the pool light and it’s able to receive power. Recommend new breakers to GFCI ($350+) and electrical visit ($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: N/A$

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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $10125Est. Totals


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