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8858 Kona Way, Orangevale, Ca (12:00 PM - February 12, 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 Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing does not meet safety standards, 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: Poor - Heavy Wear Present $14000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
16' by 35' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Overall the surface is in fair to poor condition with the heavily worn spa surface and a crack developing on the spa spillover surface area - it is likely a re surfacing and repair is due soon to avoid structural issues moving forward that will cost more to address vs sooner = re surfacing is $9-12k + spa wall repair ($1-2k?) Will confirm when opened and see the extent.

Tile Condition: Recommend Minor Updates$2000

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet High 95
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone N/A or none Other
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

On the spa spill over tiles there is some gaps in the corners , likely due for some fresh mortar along with the rest of the tiles in the pool are nearing some fresh mortar along with the southwest border rock work, many loose stones due for mortar - likely a $1-2k update.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $200

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.2 - 7.6 (Slightly High) 5 - 10 (Slightly High) 5 - 10 (Slightly High) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 70 - 100 (Slightly High) 0 - 100 (Very 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 Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

Overall clean and clear pool. The chemistry is off slightly, recommend adjustments to Ph, Alk, Cal Hardness and Cya ($200) otherwise newer / fresh water needing balance.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend / Due for Updates $700

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend / Due for 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
200
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Both main drains covers are due to be updated ($200) but at time of replaster they will need to be updated ideally to channel drains x 2 or more depending on flow rates ($1k).

The skimmer is due to have its parts updated = float / float o ring / better weighted basket / lid ($500).

The skimmer is older and should be updated at time of replaster IMO due to the age and condition of the skimmer ($1k+)

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Working - Like New $50

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

Working. Like new. Recommend minor items = tail, some hose adjustments ($

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs
50

Auto-Fill Condition: Good ($10)$20

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

Recommend minor attention to anti syphon valve ($20) otherwise working man fill.

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

Water present inside the light lens. Recommend replacement can ($600) + install ($400).

Spa Light Condition: Damaged$1000

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

Water present recommend updates ($600 for a new can + $400 install).

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Recommend Std Quarterly Service $350

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite S7m120
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

It appears there may be a small leak which is like in the tank o ring or lower drain plug o ring ($200 or less to fix). Otherwise recommend quarterly service ($150+) to determine if the elements are older and due for updates ($500+).

Filter Pump Condition: Good$200

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

Working well. Without issue. Recommend a bonding wire otherwise without issue at this time ($200+)

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
200

Booster Pump Condition: Like New$100

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
1.5hp Booster Intermatic 1.25HP - 1.50HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Recommend a proper bonding wire ($100) otherwise like new.

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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $5800

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

Missing heater. Recommend checking gas line - if compromised expect a cost of $1500+ for a new line ran

A new heater typo is for a pool and spa is a 400k btu heater - a like heater Pentair Master Temp is approx $5800 installed.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Recommend Safety Updates$750

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
750
Board & Timer Additional Notes

This panel should just be updated to a GFCI rated sub panel + dual timer new due to condition ($750). But to just being it up to safe = variable speed breaker, booster, light and GFCI plug ($500+).

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$5550

Overall Details

Older plumbing (copper) to pvc at the equipment pad. At time of replaster it is recommended to update the copper ($2-5k+) as it is older , smaller , and not sufficient for circulating this pool without additional issue.

In the mean time recommend adding a check valve at the pump / removing 2x hard 90s ($500) and installing hard plumbing for the booster ($500) and covering from UV ($50).



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, The equipment appears to be in direct sunlight a large portion of the day. By simply covering the equipment with a UV mesh shade ($25-55 on Amazon + Installation) you will see approx 3x equipment life and 3x less equipment breakdown. This is recommended here.
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Poor condition older Valving that will need to be jackhammered out and updated to 2x Jandy high quality valves in a landscape box ($1500+).

Condition
Notes
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

These are older swim quip 8” light niches that are proprietary and should be swapped out asap to a more universal 10” at a cost of approx 1-2k+ at time of replaster.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

This should be moved to avoid the same fate as this - or injury to those running around the pool - cost is approx $1k to move it over and install a new riser against the house.

Condition
Poor
Notes

Older light
Junction.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $31845Est. Totals


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