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112 Tomlinson Dr., Folsom, Ca (1:00 PM - December 22, 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 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: Blemishes Present $3000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Pebble Surface
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
20' by 35' 0-10% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface is in relatively new condition with little to no wear seen. There only appears to be one issue in the shallow shelf that to me appears to be a rebar bleed ? If so will likely require a repair to this whole shelf area where the entire shelf will then need to be replastered (at nearly the same cost as just the blemish repair and if just blemish repair is performed will be a big non color matched blob unless using a decorative tile accent) =
$1-3k.

Also note there appears to be a second much smaller blemish in the same shelf area approx 6 feet north of the largest blemish that may be surface only ? Both Blemsihes Can be determined with surface treatments ($100) to confirm if rebar related.

Tile Condition: Minor Issues Seen$1050

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet High 105
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Medium Build Up ($550) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Overall ideal. There is only one area of minor concern in the skimmer west throat connection, and the drain at the water line (pictured) that will need some mortar in the next 1-5 years ($500).

To avoid excess water loss make sure to keep water level below both of the auto fills auto drain AND this tile line drain line.

Some calcium build up present, recommend cleaning 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
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 10 - 20 (High) 10 - 20 (High) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 250 - 400 (Ideal)
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 No
Additional Water Quality Notes

It does not appear water loss is present (pool water right) - still recommend re checking in 1-30 days to confirm.

Overall recommend adding CYA soon / pre-spring ($100).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: N/A $4000

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


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

This skimmer has stress cracks, showing signs of concern. These likely lose water ever so slightly currenlty and will only get worse over time. Due to not seeing any other signs of movement around the skimmer. A temporary patch can be applied to help prolong the life of this skimmer but the true solution is to replace this skimmer complete ($3-4k+) which if left in its current state will likely need to be done in 12-48. Patching can help extend that to 2-10 years or more.

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
Polaris Tr28
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The cleaner is in poor 20% working condition but distressed likely due to high chlorine condition / over running. I feel this cleaner could be tuned up for $300+ which equals a new hose, tail, tires, hose, backup valve … but at that point it may be wise to consider a new unit to avoid additional issues / wasted money ($650+).

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

The float is working without issue. The shut off has signs of poor quality blue glue in direct sunlight (will expire and leak soon - less than 5 years). Therefore updating this area is ideal to avoid issues (water loss over prolonged periods of time).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$3000

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

There are three total lights, the west light in the shallow end is the only one that does turn on, however, it does have condensation present inside the light lens - which is a sign. It will expire soon. The other two lights one in the south and one in the north are dead with rust present inside the light lens.

The cost for a new light is $600 + install ($400) x 3.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

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Filter Condition: Working Condition - Due for Quarterly Service / Element Updates $775

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Ccp520
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The element is running 15 psi at 3100 rpm - which is an indicator of elements being due for quarterly standard service ($125) but if the elements are original, then replacement elements are going to be due as well ($600) - recommend service to confirm.

Also note the pressure gauge is showing signs of issue ($50) recommend updating.

Filter Pump Condition: Good$0

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

Without issue.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Working - Recommend Updates$450

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris Pb4Sq ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Working without issue. Likely newer (warranty swap) But the hoses are due to be updated soon - sun beaten and brittle - ready to burst in 1-3 years or less with minor movement ($200 soft hose replacement vs more ideal hard plumbing ($450)

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: Working - Recommend Updates$700

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
700
Board & Timer Additional Notes

There are two electrical issues present. The GFCI plug is having difficulty working (likely due to the issues currently with the lights) and the spa GFCI is also getting hung up / not tripping / resetting easily (generally an indicator of issue. Recommend replacement for safety ($400+).

The mounting pole is also showing signs of issue - this should be updated asap to avoid additional issues ($300).

Auxiliary Timer Condition: $

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

Salt Control Systems Condition: Poor$1025

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Salt Control System Additional Notes

Likely due for service ($125) now and + the cell itself Will be expiring soon in 1-24 months ($900+) due to age and condition. Recommend service to confirm in spring (water temps above 65) if cell is due for replacment.

Valves & Fittings Condition: Fair - Working Condition$250

Overall Details

Overall ideal pad. Recommend covering from UV using at least a UV mesh ($50). Also re painting and re labeling the pad ($200).



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
Good
Notes
Condition
Good
Notes
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes
Condition
Good
Notes

Plaster over shot into skimmer - no major issue.

Condition
Poor
Notes

Browning inside and around return jet indicating high levels of chlorine output.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $15375Est. Totals


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