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2136 Vineyard Hills Ct., Vacaville, Ca (11:00 AM - May 12, 2026)

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Equipment Pad

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Non Ideal - Landing Missing / Trip Hazard $125

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wrought Iron Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Insufficient landing at gate access. Recommend attention.

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $65000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 28' 10-50% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
The surface appears to no longer be water tight at this time
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The pool on the east is essentially falling away from the main body, and splitting in two. This can be caused by multiple reasons, but most often it is underground settling, and this is on a hillside, so issues can arise if improperly installed.

I feel this surface is not water tight and due for a re seal now, which will only be temporary, as this crack will continue as it already has once been repaired before and it has returned.

The ball park estimate that is likely realistic is as follows (note this is only will only be more accurate when exposing the issues seen)

Correcting the likely out of level foundation issues causing the crack to form (25-65K+) that may include re gunite / rebar in the south section of the pool, and re surfacing the pool complete).

Again this can only be firmed up on price when issues are exposed + engineering is re examined the area to confirm extent of issues seen.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$2000

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Low 105
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone N/A or none 500
Mastic Repair
1500
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The water line tile appeared to be 15+ years old, and some signs of issue seen.

The spa spillover looked worn and one tile was missing / cut hazard, recommend minor repair ($100-500+) note the spillover tile is nearing the time to possibly re waterproof typical for spillover spas every 10-20 years (salt dependent).

The waterfall appears to also be due to be re water proofed, water loss seen on backside ($500-1500+).

Also note that the water level is seemingly very low, skimmer dry, yet auto fill is set to nearly its maximum outside the pool, this may have been done to help mitigate an issue at the higher water line mark, showing that water loss has occurred for quite some time (5-15 years).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $750

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.2 - 7.6 (Slightly High) 0 (Very Low) 1 (Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 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?
Yes, Light Algae was found In Shade or Corners of Pool No Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

Likely new water, algae present throughout, in multiple locations, even the spa was blown out with algae from starting up the spa jet pump for the first time in a long time. Recommend treatments asap ($350-750) or an eventual drain and clean ($850+) will be required.

Also note new water is present and a running auto fill was present indicating water loss is likely.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $1300

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend Updates
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
800
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The water quality was very poor but what can be seen is 2 main drains - at calf in spa and 2 at deep end in pool. All four covers should be updated for safety ($400 total for parts and labor to update two 10” covers) x 2

The skimmer is due to have some parts updated as well, a new weighted basket, float o ring, float, and lid ($500 or less) with a working weir.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: $0

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes
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

For unknown reason , we have an auto fill in deck and one outside deck that was likely ran after the pool was constructed to attempt to help assist in maintaining this leaking pool’s water level.

Still this is less than ideal and is set too low. This will likely require extra attention / a new reset can in the future ($1500+)

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1650

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
LED 50' or less
Pool Light Notes

The pool light clearly has condensation / moisture inside the light lens, recommend replacement for safety, like model Pentair LED Color = $1250 + install $400

Spa Light Condition: Damaged$1500

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

The spa light did turn on and function color, but even with very dirty water it did appear that there was water inside the light lens. Therefore recommend replacement for safety = like model is a Pentair LED Color Spa Light size at approx $1100 for the light and $400 installation.

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Poor - Damaged - Rec Service $800

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

The filter is older, showing signs of high pressure and uv abuse for a majority of its life.

This filter is obviously likely due to be serviced, new elements ($400+), o ring set ($200+), and likely a new liquid filled gauge ($50), and service ($150) , but a new filter complete is as low as $800 for a quality Aqua Star 35000 or a more ideal Tr-140c @ approx $3500 installed (for a range of options).

Filter Pump Condition: Fair - Working - Rec Service$2000

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair IntelliFlo 2012 Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump has been over ran (at high speeds / high pressure for a likely large portion of its life) currently the pump lid o ring is leaking, and due for service ($50) but there is likely additional issues present (based on massive water loss seen - more likely from heater but if from this pump, the cost to re seal this pump will range $450 for a pump seal, to a new wet end / re seal ($1250-2K).

A new lime pump is the Pentair i3 3hp at $2100 + install $800

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
2000

Booster Pump Condition: $0

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

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)$2900

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Max E Pro Single Speed 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Working but showing signs of on going abuse from Uv + likely running dry / over heating the motor.

To bring this up to ideal condition it would likely require a new motor soon ($1200+) or more ideally a new pump complete ($2100+ install $800) in the near future 1 - 24 months.

Currently when this pump “runs” it is starved for water / showing signs of heavy issue / poor damaged condition. I would only imagine this pump would work another 1 - 12 months or less.

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) $6400

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Pentair Nat Gas 400K Btu
Heater Additional Notes

The heater is completely done, it is likely the main water loss component on this pad.

The internal heating metal chamber is likely leaking which is a catastrophic issue, and will likely cause this heater to be required for replacement over repair especially considering the condition of this heater currently and its age.

A new heater complete is approx $4100 wholesale + install around $1000 and adding a new drip leg and updated gas connection ($500) and optional heater bypass for longevity ($800+).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Issues Present - Rec Safety Updates$450

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
450
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The timer does have updated Siemens GFCI to the pumps, but the light main breaker should be GFCI ($50) and the plug breaker should be updated ($50) as well + electrician installation ($350).

Otherwise the panel is in working condition at this time.

The remote is not working that is on top of the panel, but it is programmable at the main panel with way, so the remote ($750+) is not required especially considering for approx $750 you can add phone connectivity instead (Screen Logic)

Auxiliary Timer Condition: $

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

Salt Control Systems Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1350

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

The salt cell is 2017, and due to be updated soon /now = not producing chlorine. The salt levels just may be low but the salt cells are generally only good for 5-7 years - this is towards the end of its life cycle. The cost on a new cell is approx $950 + small install / programming / salt balance ($400+).

Valves & Fittings Condition: Poor - Recommend Updates$3500

Overall Details

There are many issues seen on the pool equipment pad / leaking air / showing signs of failure points etc.

The expected cost to just simply update this pad fresh and complete with new actuators x 3-4 = $3500 = includes heater bypass.



Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

I can hear air in these valves. Recommend service.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Seeing air - recommend service

Condition
Poor
Notes
Condition
Notes

Seeing / hearing grinding / vibration from these older actuators

Condition
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $89975Est. Totals


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