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124 Dover Way, Vacaville, Ca (1:00 PM - January 29, 2026)

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Front Of House Pool Spa

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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
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) $5000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 32' 50-100% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Blemish seen in shallow mid end, scratch in deep end, mottling wear hidden under foliage debris present. Likely surface only issues. Overall mottling on 90% common with 7-15 year+ old plaster. I’d say ideally another 5-15 additional years of life remaining in this surface assuming blemishes in deep end are not pits. If pits 1-5 years.

Note though however there is an active crack in the south middle deep end wall. This will need to be properly repaired which will include opening up 12-18” of rebar all the way around and repair ($2-5k+).

Tile Condition: Older - Overall Present$1500

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet High 120
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Other Other
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Lots of older tile (35+ year old). One area of repair near skimmer that is likely just a cosmetic repair vs for longevity due to the decking moving around this area. I also see the front of the skimmer is falling apart. Overall this area may require a re do if expansion persists. But may be minimal as we are seeing now.

Tile calcium can be cleaned for approx $750+ but may require some new mortar after at approx $750+ vs re tile $1500+

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $0

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) 100 - 120 (Slightly High) 100 - 140 (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
Additional Water Quality Notes

Slightly older water not typical with water loss present unless water chemistry is also being managed or water loss isn’t present yet.

Still recommend re checking in 1-30 days to confirm water quality standards.

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
400
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

It does not appear that either drain in the pool or spa is VGBA complaint. Can be updated now for $3k+ or at time to re plaster for $1k+. For now the covers can be updated at approx $200 each x2.

The skimmer is older. Cracks on the top portion.

The skimmer is due to have its parts updated ; weighted basket , float o ring , and maybe new float and weir door ($500+)

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
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

No cleaner present. A Polaris 280/ Quattro would be the best with a new booster pump.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: $0

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

Disabled ? No fill seen.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1500

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 50' or less
Pool Light Notes

Older, condensation present. Recommend update of the light can ($500+) and install labor ($400).

The light switch located near the back door west of the home has a cracked conduit connection, recommend repair to this high voltage connection area ($400+).

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Poor Working? Condition $750

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Clean and Clear Plus 320
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The pressure gauge assembly likely needs some minor o ring replacement but they may have used a foam which is not ideal (hard to say if it’s damaged) still it is likely the elements are due to be updated if not in the past 1-2 years, as well as a new gauge assembly / o ring , and tank o ring / new pressure gauge that is liquid filled ($750+) to bring this up to summer ready condition.

Filter Pump Condition: Fair Working Condition - Repair Need Seen$800

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair IntelliFlo Vs + Srvs Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This pump was slammed in with low quality parts / plumbing and leaking from its return. Recommend service to resolve the return side plumbing , and increasing plumbing from 1.5 to 2” after the pump ($400+) and it would be wise to upgrade the suction side even with a new check valve ($400+)

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
800

Booster Pump Condition: Non Op$1000

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Lao1n ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Non op. Rec a new booster for pressure side button cleaning ie the Polaris 280/380 Quattro

A new booster pump ($600) + install $400.

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 Attention$150

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
150
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The panel is just missing a screw to hold its cover in place.

The filter pumps breaker is newer, but likely the pool light breaker is due to be updated ($50). And also adding blanks for the panel cover if desired ($100).

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)$1800

Overall Details

It appears this equipment pad was plumbed with low quality parts / the least efficient. All can be updated new and perfect for $1500+.

Otherwise only leaking at the filter pump return.

Recommend painting , leveling, and covering from UV ($300).



Condition
Poor
Notes

Recommend covering

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Non bonded pool ?

Condition
Poor
Notes

Non used.

Condition
Poor
Notes

Low quality

Condition
Poor
Notes

Non used gas line.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $14175Est. Totals


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