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1158 Ramos Dr., Winters, Ca (3:00 PM - March 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 Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Waaay too tight of spring. It is a hazard at adult eye level. This is lifted with small eyelets into cheap wood. In 1-10 years this will be an eye or head injury waiting to happen. Repair now.

Pool Surface Condition: Near New - Some Accelerated Wear Seen $0

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

Salt conditions are likely wearing the surface faster, as I am noticing blemishes seen and rough / wear seen on surfaces. Recommend ideal chemistry levels including lower chlorine and balancing LSI

Tile Condition: Blemishes Seen$250

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet N/A 120
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic N/A or none Other
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterfall backside, looks recently updated but moisture inside stucco present but uniform through the entire wall even where the waterfall isn’t anywhere near.

Still running this for 60 minutes did not produce any moisture on the backside.

The skimmer throat tile connection corner has some gaps present - likely of non issue - but should be double checked to confirm ($50)

Also minor repair to corner tile ($200 or less).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $200

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) .05 (Low) 1 (Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 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 No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

Recommend treatments = I see there is black pebbles in the pebble plaster at approx 1% but there, to me, appears to be also black algae build up as well ? + small bugs present.

Recommend removing phosphates and treatments to remove algae food but clarify the water and add some cya ($200+)

Water balance does not lead itself to be thought of as water loss being present , re checking in 1-30 days to confirm.

Note this should be done asap vs later in the season ($200+).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $150

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 2 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Yes
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Recommend adding a float , float o ring ($100) and a weighted basket ($50). Otherwise nominal - water level high could not see into skimmer throat.

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 bottom cleaner present, but this booster an be removed and re plumbed into suction ($500+) to save energy + a suction side cleaner unit = The Pool Cleaner 4 Wheel + In Line Basket ($500-650)

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

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

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 clean out ($20) otherwise ideal.

Pool Light Condition: Great$0

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

Without issue. 3 LED Pentair

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Likely Recently Serviced - Rec Service Again Soon $150

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Jandy Cv 460
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is likely recently cleaned but with the likely presence of black algae in the pool recommend treatments + cleanings ($150+)

Filter Pump Condition: Near New - Minor Issue$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Jandy Vs Plus Hp 2.70 Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Return union is leaking , recommend service to resolve ($125+). Otherwise this pump is like new.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
None

Booster Pump Condition: Like New$0

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris Pb4sq ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Working without issue. To upgrade recommend hard plumbing ($500+) instead of this soft plumbing for longevity.

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 Safety Updates$700

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
700
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The panel is powered by a main house breaker that is not GFCI rated, recommend adding this ($200+) or more ideally a sub panel of some kind ($500+) for GFCI to all pieces of equipment which is most ideal.

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
Yes Yes No No
Salt Control System Additional Notes

System in standby - could not fully test. But is a like new unit with a 3 year warranty (or 1 year depending on installer).

Note a cleaner , and better system to consider as a replacement are the

CMP AOP 25 / 40 systems as an all in one top tier product for UV + Ozone.

Valves & Fittings Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$600

Overall Details

Ideal overall. Recommend labeling ($50) , and covering from uv using at least a UV mesh ($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
Good
Notes

Without issue. Wireless antenna.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Recommend adding this on the return to the pool side , vs the water fall side as well (as it is currently) this will help limit calcium build up and leaks to the water fall itself ($500+).

Condition
Notes
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Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $2845Est. Totals


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