Pool Surface
The pool surface to me looks relatively new. Likely if I had to guess between 7 and 15 years old, but maybe even around 5 years old. It has very minimal wear present, but it is present. This wear is allowing organic matter to grow and build up.
I do see what appears to be black organic growth commonly referred to as black algae likely present here on the shaded portions in the bottoms of the pool. This is common with high foliage pools like this one.
Overall I would expect the surface to last a significant amount of time longer, at least another 7 to 20 additional years, likely judging by the quality and wear.
Cost summary (this section only)
• No immediate costs required for the surface itself

Also note that in the spa entry step I see some check / calcium fischers - common with high ph

Tile
The waterline tile is in relatively good condition overall with no major issues.
The only questionable areas are the skimmer-to-tile connection and inside the skimmer throat. These may need attention in the near future (next 1–10 years or less) at around $100 to reseal that connection from plastic to tile.
Otherwise the waterline tile appears to be good with no calcium buildup present. There is even mastic on the majority of the waterline tile in between the concrete and the tile. It’s only a few little spots where there’s gaps forming, but nothing substantial to note at this time.
I’m seeing some issue on the face of the pool side of the spa spillover area. I see some loose tiles which I would more expect to see this in the spa side, but it’s on the pool side. Still it just appears to be delaminating due to time at the corner of the south east side of the spa. I do see signs of waterproofing needed soon so it may be wise to update that tile face and re-waterproof the corners if needed. Estimate that between $500 and $1,500 depending on severity.
Cost summary (this section only)
• Skimmer-to-tile connection reseal: ~$100
• Spa spillover tile face and corner waterproofing: $500–$1,500

Concrete / Paver Stone Decking
The concrete or at least paver stone decking around the pool overall it’s in good shape. There are some areas of settling occurring, especially seen on the north west side of the pool with some notable trip hazards at the south side of the spa and the north west side of the pool. These should all be corrected likely with some type of material whether it’s sand or mortar or grout to avoid any potential trip issues near this shallow end area. I would estimate between $500 and $1,500 for that as well.
Cost summary (this section only)
• Correct settling and trip hazards (sand, mortar, or grout): $500–$1,500

I do see what appears to be black organic growth commonly referred to as black algae likely present here on the shaded portions in the bottoms of the pool. This is common with high foliage pools like this one and likely can be treated and removed with water treatments that will include removing phosphates consistently, chlorinating 3 to 5 ppm for a period of 8 weeks straight, never allowing it to dip below 1-2 ppm, and enzymes and filter cleanings. This might range in $300-$500 in chemical and potential service cost and then should be done ASAP.
Cost summary (this section only)
• Water treatments for black algae (phosphates, chlorine maintenance, enzymes, filter cleanings): $300–$500

Note we have high chlor yet alage present , recently treated ph / all , cya is higher than normal , almost due for a lowering via drain and higher phosphates … all require attention as mentioned.

Main Drains
There is a channel drain in the spa and there’s a channel drain in the pool. To me these covers look older than 10 years, mostly because of the discoloration seen. That may just be caused by iron in the water from overhead trees. Still, if the cover is older than five years, it is due to be updated for safety. There’s one in the pool as well. They both have the same unique issues seen. Expect a cost of around $200 each cover and around $200 labor, so $600 total to install both of these covers with new.
Cost summary (this section only)
• Update both main drain covers + labor: ~$600

Skimmer
The skimmer itself is from 1982, which is an original skimmer most likely. Well obviously the skimmer has a lot of organic and or chlorine damage present. It might be very wise to update the skimmer at the next replaster stage as it is older and brittle and will eventually have issue if left another 30 years a.k.a. next plaster cycle. Either way at the replaster stage a re-skimmer would cost likely $1,500 extra versus doing it any other time it might be up to $3,500. Still the skimmer is due to have its float, float O-ring, weighted basket and weir door installed and new skimmer lid likely less than $500 for all of this parts and labor installation.
Cost summary (this section only)
• Skimmer component updates (float, O-ring, weighted basket, weir door, lid): <$500
• Full skimmer replacement at replaster: $1,500 extra (up to $3,500 if done separately)

Bottom Cleaner
The bottom cleaner is the Polaris Quattro, my favorite pressure side bottom cleaner. It is working very very well. It has likely just recently been serviced. It does not appear to be brand new, but likely between 1 to 3 years old and in my opinion in plus condition overall for its age. It is charging through the pool, getting nearly everything from the tile to the bottom very very well. It is likely that this unit should run approximately an hour total time a day to help prolong its life versus letting it run longer. You may split this up 30 minutes in the morning and 30 minutes in the afternoon.
Cost summary (this section only)
• No costs required at this time

Auto Fill
The auto fill is a manual fill. It is located at the corner of the home closest to the pool entry steps. It does work. It does turn on and it does fill. However, it does have a very small leak present. It is relatively nominal, but likely requires some attention between $125 to $250 to repair it including service and parts.
Cost summary (this section only)
• Manual fill leak repair (service and parts): $125–$250

Pool Light
The pool light is older. It does not appear to be working anymore. It also appears to have either algae on the inside or the outside of the lens. Either way recommend replacing this light can with a new light can complete. A new light can can run between $300 up to $1,200 depending on type of light and service would be around $400 in labor to install any of those light options.
Cost summary (this section only)
• New light can + install: $700–$1,600 (depending on type)

Note the most common is like model incandescent ($700) + install ($400).

Spa Light
The spa light is likely a 6 inch. It also appears to have condensation present inside the light lens and is older, likely due to be updated right away for safety. Again $300 up to $1,200 for light options plus around $400 to install.
Cost summary (this section only)
• Spa light replacement + install: $700–$1,600 (depending on options)

Note the most common is like model incandescent ($600) + install ($400).

Filter
The filter is running at around 25 psi when the pump is at high speed, which is generally an indicator that the filter elements are due for updating and or service.
I’d recommend starting with service since it appears this filter is approximately six years old. Around $150 for its regular quarterly service. On top of that the elements inside might be due for a replacement, which is very likely if they haven’t been done in the past 5 to 6 years. New set of filter elements for this size filter is around $300 for low cost or maybe around $500 for OEM.
Otherwise recommend service to the lower drain plug O-ring at around $50 and then a new pressure gauge, liquid filled, at around $50 as well. Otherwise this is a relatively like new filter and if kept out of the sun should last a significant amount more of time.
Cost summary (this section only)
• Quarterly service: ~$150
• Filter elements replacement: $300–$500
• Drain plug O-ring service: ~$50
• New liquid-filled pressure gauge: ~$50

Filter Pump
The filter pump is a variable speed SuperFlo VST, 2.2 version, from 2022.
There are no issues with this pump. It is bonded. There are no leaks. It is in like new condition.
Recommend getting it out of the sun with UV protection if possible ASAP to prolong its life.
Cost summary (this section only)
• No immediate costs required

Booster Pump
The booster pump itself is in relatively good condition overall for its age with no major issues.
The only issue I discovered was at the return hose connection is leaking. This can likely easily be fixed with a low-cost hose kit for less than $200 installed, which would also update this hose. Back not less than $200, less than $300 installed.
But it would be wiser to consider updating these hose connections to hard plumbing for longevity and to avoid leaks and sun damage to its piping. Expect to pay around $600 for hard plumbing installed.
Otherwise this is a good working pump for now without any issues.
Cost summary (this section only)
• Low-cost hose kit + install: <$300
• Hard plumbing upgrade: ~$600

Heater
The heater is from 2011, which makes the heater approximately 15 years old. That is generally the maximum life expectancy of this heater before issues begin to develop and its heat exchanger begins to leak.
It does appear that this heater is in relatively fair condition for its age, so hopefully it has another 1 to 5 years of additional life. But because it has a corrugated gas line and it is likely this pool is consistently higher chlorine, I would not be hopeful.
A new heater installed, while a new heater cost like this one is around $4,000. Installation for parts and labor is around $1,000, maybe up to $1,500 depending on if you want a heater bypass, which would be preferred especially if you have automation, but the heater bypass is for longevity.
Cost summary (this section only)
• New heater + installation: $5,000–$5,500 (with bypass preferred)

But the Gas Line should be updated to help bring the heater to its longest potential life, which is recommended for the manufacturer specs ($800)

Further note that the heater did heat up 10° in 15 minutes, which is nominal for this size heater

Board and Timer
This panel is recently updated with a GFCI for the filter pump. It appears to be a GFCI for the pool light and spotlight and then an additional breaker they used to power the panel, which is the odd 30 amp non-GFCI breaker. Still everything appears to be in ideal condition.
I do not like the switches or the lights. They look old and due for service. I’m gonna put it down for $150 for service.
Also note that the automatic electronic timer that is functioning the booster pump. You have to press the buttons all the way in — slightly abnormal, but there’s no other discernible issues with this so I don’t think it’s a fault. I just think it’s a manufacturers defect caused by environment.
Cost summary (this section only)
• Service for switches and lights: $150

Plumbing
We have on the return side an old Ortega valve that should be swapped out ASAP. It is very hard to turn, almost impossible, indicating it is very old and due for service. That Ortega valve might be around $500 to install new if desired.
Then on the suction side, we have a newer Pentair valve that appears to have been updated in the past 5 years and is in working condition without issue. There’s also another three-way valve on the solar which appears to have solar being active at this time, along with an older check valve on the return and a slightly newer on the intake.
On top of that there appears to be a spa bypass that is very old valve / handle and due to be updated as well (before leaks develop). I would update the spa bypass at the same time as the Ortega valve (now and most cost effective to do it at the same time. Note the spa bypass repair would be $400 to update that. And then I would update the older check valve for the solar at around $300 install for that and maybe consider installing a better hose bib at around $100 for that on the west side there.
And I would recommend a repaint and re-label this equipment pad for about $300 and then cover it from the sun using UV mesh for around $50.
Cost summary (this section only)
• Ortega valve replacement: ~$500
• Spa bypass update: ~$400
• Solar check valve update: ~$300
• Better hose bib: ~$100
• Repaint and re-label pad: ~$300
• UV mesh cover: ~$50