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416 Merganser Pl., Davis, Ca (1:00 PM - January 7, 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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $125

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

The cost to setup safety fencing around the pool would likely run $1k-1500.

To do small around the doors ($500+)

Or a straight line across the backyard ($1k+).

Pool Surface Condition: Wear Present - Less than 10% life remaining. $12000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 25' 50-100% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

There is wear present mostly seen in the middle end, but there is somewhere markings present in the deep and the shallow ends and steps as well approximately 20-30 markings or more. I did only see one pit in the shallow mid end but several wear to gunite on steps. I feel it’s safe to say the plaster is due to be re done in the next 12 months or less (if water loss is present) 6-12k

Tile Condition: Issues Present - Skimmer / Concrete$6500

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 80 Linear Feet High 95
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic N/A or none No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
500
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile is all in good shape other than around the skimmer, the skimmer area has some concrete movement / leak repairs at skimmer throat - which is likely putting pressure on the skimmer / area. It is likely this area will require some attention soon to avoid additional movement issues ($2-6k+) currently may only require some concrete jacking or work 1-2k? And then re sealing the tile area / skimmer may need to be replaced ($1-2k+) depending on issues present.

Also some concrete edge grinding to avoid trip hazards ($500+)

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) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 100 - 120 (Slightly High) 70 - 100 (Slightly 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?
No No No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

Recommend a partial or ideally a full drain for fresh water. Water appears to be older and it would likely be the easiest and cheapest to drain with fresh ($100+) vs issues with high CYA eta.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Issues Present - Detailed more in Tile Section $700

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Issues Present - Detailed more in Tile Section 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
200
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Recommend updating the main drain cover ($200) with complaint cover.

Recommend updating drain to VGBA channel style at re plaster ($500+).

Recommend a new weighted basket, weir, float and float o ring ($500).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged, some major parts need to be replaced ($205) $205

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

Recommend a new hose set , tail soon, and attention to unit / adjustments to help it not get stuck = $205 approx or less.

Currently just sits in shallow end on steps.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Good ($10)$20

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
Yes No Manual Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Non leaking but poor overall / parts used are non ideal and it would be wise to update soon ($250 or less) in the next 10 years or less. For now paint for UV protection ($20).

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

The pool light does not turn on at this time / without tripping the breaker , I did not expect it to work well considering how much condensation is present inside the light lens. Recommend a new light can ($600+) and install $400.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: $750

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite S7m120
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Small leak at the tank o ring , tank o ring and filter elements are due to be serviced ($150+) and or updated ($500+) and possible tank pressure gauge ($50) and or new tank o ring ($50).

Filter Pump Condition: Good Overall$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Max E Pro - 2017 1.00HP - 1.25HP
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: Recommend Minor Service$500

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris La01n
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Working, but some struggle likely due to dirty filter elements.

The hoses / hose connection is cracked. Recommend updating the hoses / connectors ($200) or for longevity to hard plumbing ($500+).

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$710

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
710
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The timer is in working condition X 2 = filter pump and bottom cleaner pump

But no GFCI for the equipment pad / light plug ($350+), recommend also updated the short conduit that is nearing failure ($10) and electricians service call ($350).

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$1300

Overall Details

Recommend cutting out some un needed older / blue glue connection plumbing / solar connections and update with new / new paint / label / cover from UV = especially if solar is no longer being used ($500-1200+).



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
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Blue glue connections / old solar

Condition
Poor
Notes

Old check due to be replaced / removed.

Condition
Poor
Notes

Unneeded union likely for an older salt cell. Remove ideally.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Light does turn on, but filled with water.

Condition
Notes

Light switch.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $23910Est. Totals


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