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4804 Tadpole Pl., Rocklin, Ca (9:00 AM - February 5, 2026)

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Equipment #1 Equipment #2 Equipment #3 Equipment #4 Equipment #5

Safety Fencing Condition: Updates Needed $125

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch, 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: Good $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Pebble Surface
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
10' by 30' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface is free of blemishes or any "pitting", The surface is uniform and smooth with little or no discoloration found
Pool Surface Additional Notes

An 8 year old with salt pebble surface -

In the middle end south side - blemish seen, cannot determine its issue at this time. May be surface level only. Recommend closer check / stain ident kit application - to help confirm.

Wear seen throughout especially on steps
Otherwise surface appears like new without major issue.

Tile Condition: Good / Updates Long Pending$500

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet High 105
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone N/A or none No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
500
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Typical with raised spas the mortar tends to shrink some in the winter / expand during summer more, so some mortar shrinkage is seen around the stones. Likely this will need to be re done in the next 7- 15 years ($1-2k) from now if it continues as it’s seen now. Otherwise no leaks are seen on the raised spa and no weak mortar issues otherwise seen around rocks around the pool or beyond -

instead the spa rock spillover area is showing the most signs of issue as this is the most used (from frequent daily spillover) I would assume this area will need the most attention here sooner ie 1 - 7 years ($500+) where this may likely require re waterproofing again as is typical for spa spillovers.

Water Quality Condition: Good $100

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 5 - 10 (Slightly High) 5 - 10 (Slightly High) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 70 - 100 (Slightly High) 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 No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

Ideal water quality overall. Still with salt conditions recommend a phosphate treatment to help lower organic tds ($100+).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Like New - $700

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Like New - 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 2 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
500
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Due to age of covers recommend updating for safety ($500).

All parts are present but recommend updating the float / float o ring / weir door ? / weighted basket - soon - $200

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
Polaris 280/380 Black
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

An older but A+++ cleaner the “Betta Solar Surface Cleaner” at a reasonable price ($300+) for 24 hour surface cleaning. Likely this cleaner still functions.

The bottom cleaner is in fair shape overall and can just simply be serviced ($100-205+ = Needs new hose / swivel / tires / tail / etc + to improve this unit to more ideal condition.

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

Recommend minor auto fill can clean out ($20)

Also the threaded connection into the auto fill may be leaking / showing signs of water loss recommend repair $100-250+).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$2300

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
LED 100'
Pool Light Notes

Three pools lights all appear expired with rust present. Recommend updating $600 x 3 + install $500+

Spa Light Condition: Damaged$1100

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

Water present. Expired. Recommend replacment $600 + install $500

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Filter Condition: Fair - Sun Worn - Due for Std Updates $525

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite S7m400
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Working. Recommend Service ($125) to elements , and confirm if elements are due for replacement ($500+).

Filter Pump Condition: Good$0

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 connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Working , without issue.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Near New - 2023$2173

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite HydroBoost
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Like new. Working. Small leak on serviceable Union - Rec repair ($150+)

Spa Jet Pump Condition: N/A$

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Max E Pro 2.00HP - 2.50HP
Spa Jet Additional Notes

Could not fully test due to massive leak at return check valve. Recommend re pair then re checking at no additional return visit fee.

Otherwise the pump is in fair 8 year old sun exposed condition. No major issues seen otherwise.


Waterfall Pump Condition: $

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Auxiliary Pump A Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$550

Auxiliary Pump A #1 Auxiliary Pump A #2
Auxiliary Pump A Brand Auxiliary Pump A Model Horsepower
Pentair Bioshield 52636
Auxiliary Pump A Additional Notes

Likely due for service , also like the salt, disables - recommend service to bring back to working condition ($150+) light + service ($400+) includes new o rings.

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: Good $100

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Sta-Rite Nat Gas
Heater Additional Notes

Working. Older unit especially when considering its been when coupled with salt. I would hope for another 5-10 years of additional use, while in that time minor sensors parts will fail ($100-500+) but as long as the main heater element is not leaking = continue updating it.

For now paint the gas line ($100).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Like New - Working Condition$50

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
50
Board & Timer Additional Notes

All GFCI. Due to bad light recommend updating the light breaker / plug GFCI ($50+).

Auxiliary Timer Condition: $

Auxiliary Timer #1 Auxiliary Timer #2
Auxiliary Timer Additional Notes

Salt Control Systems Condition: N/A$

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
Salt Control System Additional Notes

2020 salt cell. Likely nearing expiration. A new cell is approx $950.

Cell is currently off so cannot test, but cells if well maintained (every 3 Months) last up to 5-7 years. This is at 6.

Alternative technologies include a vast array vs this type of chlorine - CMP 25 being an alternative option around $1200 to get much lower chlorine levels.

Valves & Fittings Condition: Fair - Working Condition$1025

Overall Details

All plumbing is sun exposed. Recommend uv coverage using a UV mesh asap ($50+).

Also re paint and re label ($250)



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
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Broken spa light conduit ($400+)

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Leaking check valve. ($200)

Condition
Notes
Condition
Good
Notes
Condition
Poor
Notes

Slightly loose. Recommend minor adjustments ($125+).


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $10148Est. Totals


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