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1317 Freeman St., Marysville, Ca (11:00 AM - January 7, 2026)

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Equipment Pad

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Other $0

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Mesh Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
Access was through home
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Blemishes Present $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 24' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface has signs of wear / blemishes present.

One seen in the mid deep end south east side. Steps have spider / check cracking.

Overall surface appears to be 15-25 years old. I would expect this surface to be on the last 20% of its life cycle.

The blemishes seen in the deep end is likely of issue and will require attention soon - it appears to be surface / delaminating plaster vs structure (but only can be determine once opening it up.

If just de laminating plaster - most likely , a re plaster will resolve issue. Re plaster of whole pool is approx 6-8k 15 year or 8-12k 30 year. If a structure issue, expect 1-4k if additional issues are present.

The cost to patch these areas ; steps and de laminating would likely run (2-3k+) but it would be wiser to re surface the whole pool as the best value.

Tile Condition: N/A$3550

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 80 Linear Feet Low 75
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Medium Build Up ($550) 1000
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The coping in the south section of the pool will need some grinding / mastic work to not be a toe hazard (500-2k+).

The water line tile has some hollow spots around the skimmer and may require attention ($500-1000+).

There is calcium present recommend cleaning ($550+).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $100

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 10 - 20 (High) 10 - 20 (High) 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
Additional Water Quality Notes

The poor water quality may be related to it being older. Recommend a drain and re fill ($100+) for the easiest , freshest water vs treatments ($200+).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $400

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 N/A 1 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
100
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Cover is older and likely due for updates ($100+).

Note the Drian is not VGBA complaint.

The skimmer is original. Older. Likely due for update at re plaster stage ($1k+). Until then update the float , float o ring , weir , weighted basket , and maybe new lid ($300).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged - Poorly Moving $300

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Pentair Racer
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Working, poorly, sits in corner = Due for service, currenlty moving but internals / tires / are likely near expiration and due for service + wall adapter + hoses ($300+) note a new unit is $450 winter rate Amazon.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs
300

Auto-Fill Condition: $0

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

Pool Light Condition: $0

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

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: $600

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

Due to poor water clarity (which may also be water / chemistry related) an element set is likely needed unless replaced in the past 1 year.

A new element set ($500), new pressure gauge (recommended) ($50), and painting the filter shell ($50) to avoid additional uv breakdown.

But in reality you can buy a high quality filter (35001 Aqua Star) for approx $700 and due to the condition of this low cost filter, I’d recommend replacement ($700+ install approx $600) over any service to this unit.

Filter Pump Condition: Working - Fair Condition$50

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Variable on a Single Front End Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Working, there is only one leak in the pump lid o ring , recommend service ($50).

I would anticipate this pump working up to another 5 years.

A best option is the Pentair Superflo Vs ($1200) or a generic version is approx $600 on Amazon = like this pump.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
50

Booster Pump Condition: Almost Expired$1100

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

Working on a prayer only, will expire any minute. Leaking at seal plate. Pump is approx $100 used or $500 new. Approx +$500 for install for hard plumbing vs current soft hoses.

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

Non GFCI , recommend adding a sub panel and GFCI s ($300 parts $350 electrician).

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: Fair - Working Condition$

Overall Details

The equipment pad is heavily sun exposed recommend re plumbing new and fresh + re painting and re labeling the pad ($500+).



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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $6750Est. Totals


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