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6542 Via Sereno, Rancho Murieta, Ca (12:00 PM - December 5, 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 Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Recommend

Pool Surface Condition: Older - Poor / Likely Damaged $0

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

To me the surface looks older than 15 years. It does look a little older likely because it was a salt pool at one time so more wear is present. There are some areas where I see missing pebble due to where and I am concerned. We are getting really close to the gunite sub surface, and if we are, water loss can develop. In general a pull this size would likely run 8 to 12,000 for a re-plastering.

Picture 1= unusual likely dropped mastic, stuck to surface. It appears to be potentially other areas where mastic may be dropped in in the south east side….unsure.

If the surface has not worn through, I would not expect longer than another 1 to 5/10 more years of additional life with the surface due to its age and condition

Tile Condition: Like New - New Mastic$300

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Low 90
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Other No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile all appears to be relatively new or in really good condition for its age, minimal calcium buildup, and new fresh layer of mastic above the tile. No issues present.

There are two waterfalls both appear to be original likely older than 20 years.

The west side of the pool appears to have original decking possibly installed or this is the only new piece of decking…. but either way this area has a water stop installed instead of mastic, which is unusual but not a concern.

I would also mastic seal above the water fall IMO as a best case option ($300).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $100

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 20 - 45 (Low) 0 - 100 (Very 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 chemistry addition ($100+) and re check water for water loss being present in 1-30 days.

Tap water left, pool water right. Right shows same levels of chemistry indicating new pool water.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Near New - Recommend Minor Updates $600

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Near New - Recommend Minor Updates 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 3 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
400
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are three main drain covers that are due to be updated one as an equalizer cover. All three should be updated for safety ($400).

Also note there are four returns covers that are also due to be updated ($200)

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Working - Due for Updates $205

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 280/380
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Recommend updates ; tail, hose, tires , backup valve ($105-205).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs
205

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

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
Yes Float Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The auto fill is continuously running, typically a sign of water loss, recommend checking the float ($125+) and water chemistry to confirm if issue is present.

Pool Light Condition: Working - 2x$0

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

Working without issue.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

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Filter Condition: $0

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

Filter Pump Condition: Poor / Damaged - Older - Condition$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair IntelliFlo Vs-3050 Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Whenever I see Motor decomposition, I expect less than 5 years of remaining life.

The cost on a like pump is the i3 Pentair Pump ($1900+ install).

This pump does operate at this time but is 15 years old and in overall poor condition. Recommend update soon. Note if upgrading to i3 3hp you can eliminate the waterfall pump. Even this current pump can allow you to remove the waterfall pump.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
None

Booster Pump Condition: Fair - Older - Working$450

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris Older - 2010 ?
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Working. Without issue at this time. Older. Heavy sun wear. Recommend at least updating the hose to hard plumbing ($450) or soft again ($250).

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1200

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Waterway Champion 110 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

C+ level pump, Poor, leaking at lid and seal plate, “Working” condition. Recommend service to resolve leaks that may require shaft seal / seal plate service ($750) or possible wet end replacement if housing is warped ($500+) … may be wiser to consider a secondary option; a new pump complete ($750-1200+).

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: Working - Good - Recommend Safety Updates$450

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
450
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Recommend GFCI variable speed breakers for safety ($300+).

Also a new water temp sensor ($150).

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$600

Overall Details

Recommend painting and labeling the pad ($50) and covering from Uv ($50) using a uv mesh.



Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Spa = There is moisture seen in the spa equipment housing area. Hoses all appear to be older ($800+). Uv light module says on and working but is likely expired ($800+) if original. The first pump may have a leak and due for service ($650+). And the filter element is due for replacement (displayed) at approx $150 = $2400. +
New cover $500.

Otherwise it appears to be in operating condition at this time ? Heater did not heat past 47 degrees in ten minutes, which may be filter related ?

Condition
Notes

Waterfall valve located at south concrete deck are Working. Wet soil seen, but uniform and therefore not likely related to this valve. Recommend re checking when dry.

Condition
Good
Notes

Working actuators x2. Older. Closest is deck jets vs side jet, further is solar (not in use).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Electric supply connection to lights due to be addressed ($10-250).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Non working recommend attention if desired ($10-250).


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $4280Est. Totals


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