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5015 Sudbury Way, Carmichael, Ca (2:00 PM - January 8, 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 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

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $12000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
16' by 30' 10-50% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Delaminating plaster seen in shallow end steps area, and normal wear throughout on a surface older than 25 years.

When the plaster is in this condition it’s a sign it is on the last 5% of its life cycle.

Re plaster on a pool this size would likely run 10-12k+

While the steps could be replastered now ($3k+) the best value would be a complete re plaster.

Tile Condition: Older - Good - Minor Issues Seen$1550

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, Natural / Stone Medium Build Up ($550) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
1000
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile is Older, including the coping, but both were done with high-quality products and very little wear is seen, recommend only a calcium cleaning ($550+). Otherwise without major issue.

The coping does have some gaps present between it and the concrete that can be filled / grinded to help with toe hazards ($500-1k+)

Note there are gaps / concrete cracks present but all appear to be isolated to the concrete and never extending into the pool / tiles / coping.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $0

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 120 - 150 (High) 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 quality is due to be 1/2 or more ideally full drained and re filled fresh. Current CYA levels justify at least a 1/2 drain but this result may be skewed due to the Extreme levels of chlorine at over 20 ppm. Recommend balancing the chlorine and re testing before drain to confirm. Otherwise a cost to 1/2 drain is approx $250 to pay someone. Vs a full drain $350.

Still recommend balance and re test to confirm.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Very Old - Likely of Issue - Replaster this should be replaced $250

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Very Old - Likely of Issue - Replaster this should be replaced 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

The skimmer is very old, likely 50 years or more.

The skimmer is also a life hazard for small children.

At time of replaster it would be wise to remove this and replace with a high quality skimmer ($1500-3500).

For now there should be a net present to block foliage ($50+) make shift not buyable.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Good $25

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Recommend cleaning the in line filter ($25) otherwise in ideal working condition.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: $0

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

Was not able to find / activate.

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 has expired and is due for replacement = like model ($600) + install $400.

Also note it appears the old light junction box is hopefully no longer in use and instead appears to be wired to a GFCI outlet and breaker = A+

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Poor - Recommend Service $650

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward Super Star Clear C-3000
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Older, overall poor condition but leak free, but at this time the filter likely needs new elements ($400) and a new pressure gauge ($50) , tank spring assembly ($50) and or service ($150). As well as treatments for likely black algae presence.

But I would not put any money into this filter vs updating the filter to ideally a Ta100d after the pool is re plastered - note do not use the same filter here as the new plaster - it will spread the alage that’s in it current - to avoid the current black algae bloom that’s present consider updating to a new filter / elements during the replaster stage.

Ta 100d = $1100
Tr 140c = $1800
+ install $750+

Filter Pump Condition: $50

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
IntelliFlo 2010 Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Older, working, in very good condition for its age. Recommend adding a bonding wire ($50) otherwise ideal.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
50

Booster Pump Condition: Good - Like New$0

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair La01n ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Without issue. Like new even though 10 years old.

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: Great$0

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
Yes - The plug and or breaker are connected to the pool light and test and reset.
Board & Timer Additional Notes

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$30

Overall Details

This pool equipment pad appears to be covered from the sun, likely for the majority of the day / no direct sunlight - so UVM may not be required - but likely only a soft recommendation ($30).



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Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

A sign the filtration is not in ideal working condition / poor service during last filter cleaning. Recommend cleaning the in line hose filter.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $15680Est. Totals


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