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4106 Copper Hill Ct., Antelope, Ca (10:00 AM - January 6, 2026)

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Front Of House Pool Spa

Equipment Pad

Equipment #1 Equipment #2 Equipment #3 Equipment #4 Equipment #5

Safety Fencing Condition: Recommend Minor Repair $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
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Near New Condition - Some Wear Seen $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 32' 0-10% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface is overall in good condition, some accelerated wear seen on the top step of the pool and in the spa bottom. Otherwise the surface appears to be 12-48 months old and in nominal condition.

Tile Condition: Issues Present$500

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet High 110
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic N/A or none No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Some wear seen around the spa spillover tile. This is of concern for potential water loss, recommend attention to re mortar and re seal the tile grout / gaps ($500+).

Water Quality Condition: Good $100

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 70 - 100 (Slightly High) 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 - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water is fairly well balanced. Alk is a little high but overall ideal. Still in EARLY spring recommend phosphate treatments ($100+) to help pool stay ideal.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Safety Updates $900

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend Safety Updates 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 1 1
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
300
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The pools main drain cover is VGBA compliant, but the spas main drain apparatus is not VGBA compliant (not 3 feet apart = safety issue) and could have easily been updated at time of recent re plaster - but avoided to save $500?

The skimmer is also very old (2006) and fairly worn. This also could have been and should have been updated at time of replaster for $1k+

Recommend updating the spa main drain covers to anti vortex / at least for safety ($300) and the skimmer is due to have its float , float o ring , weighted basket , lid and weir door updated ($600).

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
Tiger Shark QC
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Did not move when attempting to turn on , reset , turn off and on - nothing.

The unit appears older than 1-3 years and therefore may require service ($100+) or more likely major parts replacement ($500+)

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 Manual Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Leaking heavily during use, recommend repairs ($250+)

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1000

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

Condensation present inside light lens, recommend replacement can at approx ($600 incandescent + install $400).

Spa Light Condition: Great$0

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

Light appears like new without issue.

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Fair / Poor - Due for Service $750

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Jacuzzi J-CQ420
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

This filter is a low cost / medium quality filter. Currently leaking from its tank o ring, likely due to have its elements serviced ($150) and or replaced ($500) and the same with the tank o ring and filter pressure gauge ($100)
= ($750+).

Filter Pump Condition: Fair / Poor Working Condition$200

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Jacuzzi
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This pump is working, has significant air in the pump basket generally a sign of service needed to lid o ring /
Lid ($100) and the suction side and return unions
($100) otherwise it does not appear to have any other leaks present at this time.

I do hear a slight vibration present on likely the fan, that could be cleaned to resolve (most likely) ($100)

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
200

Booster Pump Condition: $0

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Booster Pump Additional Notes

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
Raypak Nat Gas - JHN 399
Heater Additional Notes

This heater is in poor working condition without major issue at this time (could not fully test heat up to 100 due to water level being too high, but it did heat to 76 from 59 during the duration of the inspection.

The gas line is missing it’s drip leg ($400) and its display is almost un readable due to missing UV protection screen , this screen and cover should be updated soon ($600+) and I would hope this heater has 12-48 more months of use before replacement is likely due to rust seen under heater especially ($4800+).

Also note the entire top of the heater get VERY hot (300 degrees) and is in my opinion a safety hazard during use - therefore recommend a fence around this heater if desiring to use around people (kids especially playing). Also note this heater emits harmful emissions and is placed likely closer than 4-6 feet from a window making it a likely hazard if this window is left open during use. It may be wise to enclose the heater if using often / during open window season.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$650

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

The timer is currently setup like a light switch vs a timer at this time. No issue. The only issue I see is some aging wires / protective cover, can be serviced / updated to prevent a short / issue ($200). Also the gfi should be updated to a GFCI ($100) and the pump should also be connected to a GFCI ($200).

It would be wisest and the best value to have this area updated to a Sub Panel and GFCIs ($300 + electrician install $350) instead for maximum safety and longevity.

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)$1750

Overall Details

The evolving installed is all older than 30 years and is way overdue to be cut out and replaced ($800+) - these valves have been serviced and replaced with likely new internals however they are still leaking and due for updates. The pad should also be covered from UV after being re painted and re labeled ($300). Also recommend adding a heater bypass if aiming for heater longevity ($600+).



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.
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Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Anything plugged into the pool should be GFCI-ed - this plug may be , and the cleaner unit itself has one as well, but for 100% safety a GFCI should be at this plug as well ($50).

Condition
Good
Notes

Good jet action. The spa heat function could not be fully tested due to the fact the pool is too high of water level right now.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $7875Est. Totals


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