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627 Marina Cir., Davis, Ca (11:00 AM - February 2, 2026)

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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, Wrought Iron Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Recommend minor attention to either lock or self close self latch access gates.

Pool Surface Condition: Near New - Minor ? Blemishes Seen $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Fiberglass
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
16' by 30' 0-10% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface is near new.

Small holes seen near tile line in a few small areas but more likely outter most layer of surface only.

Near the steps I’m seeing an unusual line / crack ? / or just simply an unusual drying formation at time of Re surface. If water loss is seen I would start here but does not appear to be a structure crack / active at this time ... (Pictured 1).

Unusual almost bubble under surface seen in shallow end west. Picture 2. Likely will pop and not cause issue as it appears to be a very thin layer on the outside.

Tile Condition: Issues Seen in Skimmer$0

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal 100
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic N/A or none Other
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Skimmer has cracking / settling seen around it and throat. Recommend attention if waterloss exists. Otherwise next re surface replace this whole skimmer area again ($1500+) but for now re waterproofing throat may run ($500+).

The concrete around the skimmer also may need updating ($1000+) at time of skimmer work.

Water Quality Condition: Good $0

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 5 - 10 (Slightly High) 5 - 10 (Slightly High) 20 - 50 (Low) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 100 - 250 (Low)
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

Newer water but does not appear to have water loss at this time ; autofill was not running during the appt, cal hard is slightly low and same with cya but not 0. Recommend re checking in 1-30 days to help confirm.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $200

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
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer has had its main drain line disabled ? This is less than ideal if no main drain connection exists underground (which after some tests appears likely).

Recommend a new weighted basket, float o ring, a weir door, ($200+) and overall attention to the skimmer as I am seeing movement around it in concrete / tile / throat.

Main drain appears updated.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Recommend Attention Soon $205

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

Working, needs some minor attention now ; tail, tires, walls adaptor ?, back right rear wheel not moving, Etc ($105-205).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs
205

Auto-Fill Condition: Great$0

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

Working without issue.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$900

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

The pool light is Older and is likely, the older sized light niche, making it difficult to install a new version of this light without using the same older incandescent style, which is obsolete.

Water presence inside the light lens.

Recommend a new light can regardless $500+ and install ($400+)

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Older - Working $600

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite S7M120
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Recommend updates to pressure gauge, and likely filter elements and tank o
Ring set ($600+) otherwise working without issue, even though fairly old and sun beaten.

Filter Pump Condition: Newer - Working$100

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite IntelliPro Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is no longer connected or secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Recommend re connecting the bonding wire, and servicing the lid o ring ($100) otherwise without issue.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
100

Booster Pump Condition: Near New - Working$0

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Boost Rite 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Working without issue.

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 minor updates $300

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
300
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Working without issue. Recommend updating the plug breaker to a new GFCI ($25) and the booster to be on its own GFCI and the light to be on its own GFCI breaker ($300+) otherwise without issue.

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$700

Overall Details

Working , leak free plumbing. But can be improved by updating / removing un used plumbing ($500+).

Also painting labeling and covering from UV ($200+).

Older copper present.

Equipment pad concrete cracking from settling.



Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Solar was shutoff and not tested.

Condition
Notes

Small copper 1.5” suction ?

Condition
Poor
Notes

Small copper 1”? And 1.5” returns.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Older Valving for old solar. Recommend removal for efficacies / avoid leaks

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

If pool light junction box ? Not at least 12-18” above waterline / switch at house yes.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $3130Est. Totals


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