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8475 Burford Ln., Fair Oaks, Ca (12:00 PM - March 9, 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: N/A $0

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: Blemishes Present - Fair / Poor / Damaged Condition $500

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
18' by 30' 10-50% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Pool Surface
Pool plaster is in fair condition overall. Blemishes throughout, likely from salt water and high pH. Mottling and uneven wear visible almost everywhere, especially heavy where spa overflows into pool.
Light check cracking in spa area, both sides of steps (uniform, likely installation issue). Surface probably 7–15 years old (possibly older), now in last 25% of life.
Shallow entry step edge has plaster knocked off to gunite—needs immediate patch repair to extend remaining life. Cost: $200–$500.

Full resurfacing for this large pool: $12,000–$16,000 depending on finish/options.
If spa cracks persist during demo, add $1,000–$2,000 for targeted fixes (unlikely).
Cost summary (this section only)
• Immediate step edge patch: $200–$500
• Full resurfacing: $12,000–$16,000
• Potential spa repairs (if needed): $1,000–$2,000

Also note - pictured second - wear markings

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$5000

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal 140
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic N/A or none Other
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Tile and Raised Waterfall Area
Raised waterfall feature is interconnected with pool/spa for added strength.
Separation between landscape brick and upper tiers (worst at highest tier).
Concrete-brick gaps on both sides; northwest worse with visible moisture seepage, calcium, and failed prior waterproofing.
Upper waterfall area needs full re-repair (removal, replacement, resealing). Many bricks loose/missing mortar—safety hazard. Cost: $2,000–$5,000.
Waterline tile has multiple cracks and missing pieces. Concrete/tile set directly on one another; movement breaks bond beam over time.
Extent makes spot repairs inefficient—full re-tile and repair more cost-effective.
Full re-tile/repair: $2,000–$5,000.
Spot repairs (less recommended): $1,000–$2,000+.
Cost summary (this section only)
• Upper waterfall re-repair: $2,000–$5,000
• Waterline full re-tile/repair: $2,000–$5,000
• Waterline spot repairs: $1,000–$2,000+

Water Quality Condition: Good $125

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 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
Additional Water Quality Notes

No obvious water loss at this time, but recommend recheck in one to 30 days to confirm.

The CYA level seems to be a little low and the clarity also seems to be low, clarity may be filter related still recommend treatments and or further testing ($125) to confirm.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $1100

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend Updates N/A
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
N/A 3 or more 1 1
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
600
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Recommend a new float , float o ring (even though one skimmer is disabled?) new skimmer lids, weir door x1 ($500).

Also due to age and condition recommend updating the main drain covers x 2 + 1x 10” on side of pool wall ($200)

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Fair, minimal parts needed for tune-up ($105) $105

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

This unit has been maintained. Recommend a new tail , and to turn down the units pressure it’s 1000% currently ($105+).

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 Manual Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Some water loss / vacuum breaker ? At valve seen over long period of time. Maybe raise this up some to resolve - $125-250+)

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

The pool light has obvious moisture inside the light lens. Recommend replacement for safety.

Light can ($600+ install $400).

Spa Light Condition: Damaged$1000

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

The light is not turning on at this time, recommend can update ($600+ install $400).

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Fair - Recommend Service $900

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Ccp520
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

2013. Due for service, cloudy water, recommend possible element replacement ($500) + internal parts ($200+) and service ($200+) included new liquid filled guage.

Filter Pump Condition: Recommend Updates$500

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
IntelliFlo 2013 Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

It appears to have a newer dry end - maybe 5 years old. Currenlty leaking from its return, and maybe more. Recommend service ($500+) to confirm / repair issue.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
500

Booster Pump Condition: Recommend Updates$300

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris Pb4-60 ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Recommend updating the hoses soon ($200+) otherwise working , some vibration likely due to be mounted ($100).

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$500

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Unlabeled Pump Performance Pro Artisian .25 hp
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Working , same pump as a Superflo - recommend a new lid , new return , new return check low weight spring ($500+)

Leaking in multiple locations.

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) $5000

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
400k BTU
Heater Additional Notes

Heater
The heater is a 2010 unit, at or beyond its typical maximum life expectancy.
It has been repaired multiple times, showing it’s on its last leg.
It powers on, cycles through functions, blower runs (but starts slow, indicating age and due for replacement ~$600).
No major visible corrosion.
It does not fire/heat—the burner does not ignite despite blower and other components activating.
Replacement is likely recommended.
New like-model heater: ~$4,000.
Installation (plumbing, electrical, gas connections): ~$1,000.
Total: ~$5,000.
Unit is not currently bonded—recommend adding bonding for safety: ~$100.
Cost summary (this section only)
• Full heater replacement + install: ~$5,000
• Bonding addition: ~$100
• Blower replacement (if pursued separately): ~$600

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Recommend Safety Updates$500

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
500
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Recommend updating the breakers to GFCI + conduit replacements / connections - many loose.

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$2900

Overall Details

Due to the extend / age / condition of plumbing it may be wise to consider 3x 3 ways , 6x 2 ways and updated plumbing ($2.5k+) this would include all new , paint , label, and 95%+ uv mesh material from Amazon ($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

MANY trip hazards. Recommend attn

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Extreme Head Hazard 5’6 / eye level !! Next to back slider from pool equipment t.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Leaks at plumbing connections

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Poor Condition / poor quality Valving

1. Booster connection usng a hose clamp :/

2. Leaks on all pumps returns.

3. All pumps have air (can’t see booster) in their baskets (likely suction side has leaks as well.

Condition
Poor
Notes

Older actuators x 1 and fair actuator x 1. Nearing expiration x1 ($350).


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $19680Est. Totals


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