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8181 Woodleaf Dr., Fair Oaks, Ca (11:00 AM - December 18, 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

Recommend minor service to gate to alllow self closing to occur.

Pool Surface Condition: Blemishes Seen - Overall Fair $500

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 25' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

I do see where markings present, especially in corners and walls, and there is significant leaf debris present on the surface, making it harder to identify issues that may be present.

I would imagine, though that the stains in the corners likely can be removed with treatments ($500+).

Otherwise normal for its age.

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 Ideal 90
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Medium Build Up ($550) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile is all original = to me appears older than 20 years. Still I am seeing signs in some areas around the skimmer and the overflow that the mortar is due to be updated ($500-1k+).

Also there is calcium build that can be removed if desired for approx $550+

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $460

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 0 (Very Low) 0 (Very Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 100 - 140 (High) 400 - 650 (Slightly High)
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?
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) Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment
Additional Water Quality Notes

Algae present. Unusual water levels. Recommend treatments ($200-460) to resolve algae present. And re testing in 1-30 days to confirm water loss status.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Older - Recommend Safety Updates $500

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Older - Recommend Safety Updates 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 2 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
200
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Recommend MD cover updates ($100x2) for safety due to age and condition.

Also the skimmer is due to have its float , float o ring, and weir door (soon) updated ($300). Otherwise the skimmer is heavily chlorine burned.

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
Seagull Pro
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

None present in the pool. It is ready for a pressure side cleaner (Polaris 280/380/ Quattro).

There is a robot cleaner present. In fair / newer condition. Typically robot cleaners last 1-3 years at most, and this appears to be around 1 year old and has to be charged and removed and placed in the pool vs a built in as described above that is superior.

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
Yes No Float Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Older float, very much due for update ($125+).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1000

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

It appears to be water or condensation present inside the light lens approximately 20%. Recommend a new light can ($600+) as well as install labor ($400).

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

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Filter Condition: Fair - Due for Quarterly Service $650

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Ccp 420
Filter Notes
High Pressure - Indicating low flow, or distressed flow, with extremely high energy consumption. Recommend element replacement soon 1 - 8 weeks ($150-450)
Filter Additional Notes

At medium speed 2500 rpm we see a high pressure indicating the elements / filter is due for quarterly service ($150+) and possibly element updates ($500) - recommend service to confirm.

Filter Pump Condition: Working - Non Leaking - Heavily Corroded$2600

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite IntelliPro 13 years old Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This pump is working, leaking drain plug due for service ($50) however its motor which is obsolete is heavily corroded and misformed due to salt conditions + high heat. I wouldn’t expect this pump to last longer than 1-2 years without it leaking. Recommend replacement to resolve ($1000-2600 (like pump Pentair i3 installed).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
2600

Booster Pump Condition: Working - Signs of Previous Leak Repair$0

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris Pb4-60 ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Working. Could not be fully tested to see no bottom cleaner being present.

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: Recommend Safety Updates$650

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

There are no GFCI on the pump. There is a GFCI outlet. Recommend updating to
GFCI for safety ($300+ install by electrician ($350).

Auxiliary Timer Condition: $

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

Salt Control Systems Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$200

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

Recommend repair to the union ($200). Otherwise cannot be fully tested due to cold water conditions).

Valves & Fittings Condition: Fair - Working Condition$2050

Overall Details

The plumbing appears to all be covered from UV, still, it should be painted and labeled ($200) and ideally covered from UV with the UV mesh ($50). Additionally, there is an older check valve ($200) that is due to be updated if desiring to use solar. There are two valves for the solar in one three-way valve for the solar. Those are likely due to be serviced as well ($300).



Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Old check valve.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Unknown status ?

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

? I did not see any evidence of this handrail being grounded / bonded. Recommend confirming for safety.

Condition
Poor
Notes

There are 3 due to be updated +
Auto fill port ($200).

Condition
Poor
Notes

Note a lot of this plumbing can be updated for longevity / efficiency increase

1. Pump return ($300)
2. Hard plumbing for booster ($500)
3. Filter return ($300).


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $11185Est. Totals


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