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1336 Northgate Dr., Manteca, Ca (10:00 AM - January 29, 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: Other $0

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

Pool Surface Condition: Newer - Without Issue Seen $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Pebble Surface
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 25' 0-10% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface looks near new less than 5 years old. Even though I could only see 3-4 feet down partially, it did look blemish free overall.

Tile Condition: Recommend Attention- Due for Professional dealing$1000

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal 90
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone N/A or none 500
Mastic Repair
500
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

On the back waterline rock work = Most of the rock work is fine but missing in some areas that it should be present to avoid sharp dangerous trip hazards + eventual loose stones due to low amounts of mortar = recommend attention / more mortar ($500+)

Water line tile is ideal except for north right middle. Two tiles due for attention ($500+)

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $500

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 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
Additional Water Quality Notes

Showing it’s older water + poor water quality WITH chlorine present = to me a drain and light acid wash to bring it back to perfect asap ($500+) vs doing it yourself ($100).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates - Older Skimers $500

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


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

I could not see the main drain of the pool.

There is one wall drain cover.

The two skimmers are older, recommend updating their parts ; weir, float , float o ring , weighted baskets etc ($500+)

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Working - Newer $0

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

Recommend in line leaf basket add on ($100) otherwise working well.

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

Just an old float sitting in the fill canister with water in it. Guessing they just need a minor repair (float) to get this going again (125+)

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

Older light can. Due for updates $600 can + install $400

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

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Filter Condition: Damaged / Recommend Attention $950

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite S7MD60
Filter Notes
High Pressure - Indicating low flow, or distressed flow, with extremely high energy consumption. Recommend element replacement soon 1 - 8 weeks ($150-450)
Filter Additional Notes

Leaving at seal, gauge is sun beaten, DE. Potential issue with GRID Assembly / De / Service = $450-950+

Recommend considering different filter for ease / best cost overall.

Aqua Star Pipeline 3500
Pentair Ta 100d

Both FAR better options.

Filter Pump Condition: Due for Service - Fair Condition$350

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Plus Hp 2.6 2.00HP - 2.50HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Pump lid o ring / possible lid ($150) currently air loss heard at lid - also recommend service to union o Rings($200). Otherwise the pump is working, high energy.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
350

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: $

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Heater Additional Notes

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Issues Present$650

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

The timer internals is new but the box is older and not fully waterproof / missing door seal. Overall working but in poor shape overall. Still recommend connecting the lower conduit nut and adding a simple rubber seal ($50 or less).

The breakers are in poor condition. Recommend updating breakers to variable speed GCCI for future proofing and replacing the breaker currenlty for safety ($300 parts + electrician labor ($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: Poor - Recommend Updates$650

Overall Details

Recommend attention to UV protection + uv paint to equipment + labeling ($300+).

But it would be wise to first replace all rerun after pump plumbing to avoid leaks ($300+).



Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

The handles are due to be updated ($50 or less).

Condition
Poor
Notes

Was not able to get this to move. Recommend minor attention / service ($50).

Condition
Notes

Unbounded metal within 4 feet of pool.

Condition
Notes

Light switch to pool light junction box. Recommend service at time of Pool Light GFCI

Condition
Notes

Older missing waterproofing screws. Recommend attention at time of GFCI for pool light.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $5850Est. Totals


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