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17575 Mountain Charlie Rd., Los Gatos, Ca (1:00 PM - May 15, 2026)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Other $0

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

Pool Surface Condition: 30+ Yr Surface $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 32' 10-50% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface is likely over 30 yrs old and has Wear common with surfaces over 20 -30 yrs old. Blemishes present seen (middle wall / mostly middle and deep ends).

Tile Condition: Original Tiles$300

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal 105
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic N/A or none Other
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

All tiles are present, except for two top tiles in the north and one on the west side of the pool, and a blemish on the east side; these effected tiles themselves can be updated now ($300+) or better value / suited at time of next re plaster.

Water Quality Condition: Good $50

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.2 - 7.6 (Slightly High) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 20 - 50 (Low) 70 - 100 (Slightly High) 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?
Yes, Light Algae was found In Shade or Corners of Pool No
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water chemistry is currently being maintained, I am finding it is in balance; the pH and alkalinity are only slightly high, I did find the calcium hardness and CYA levels to be slightly low.

I do see ever so slight signs of algae in the shaded side of the pool, which is very common this time of year, it will likely resolve itself over time or with minor treatments ($50+).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: All Parts Present $0

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
All Parts Present 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 1 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Other
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The main drain is original and present. Not VGBA compliant.

The skimmer is original and working, with all parts present.

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
Polaris 280/380
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The cleaner is older and in distressed condition overall, the cost on a new unit is approx $650+

If desiring to update this cleaner with newer parts = $200+ but due to age and condition, a new unit may be a better buy.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: $0

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

N/a

Pool Light Condition: Older - Damaged$550

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

The Pool light is older and likely due for updating ($150+ install labor $400+).

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

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Filter Condition: Working - Nearly due for Quarterly Service $50

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Triton 2 - 2009 - 21 psi
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

This filter is in remarkably good condition likely because it has been kept out of the sun, the filter itself could likely use an updated pressure gauge soon a low cost one is $10 or my favorite is the $50 liquid filled. But otherwise this filter is not leaking at this time, and is due for quarterly service which typically is at no additional cost to perform with regular weekly service.

Filter Pump Condition: Working - 1.65hp$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Whisperflo 1.65 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is a whisper Flo 2 speed - it does function without any leaks present at this time.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Working$0

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair La01n
Booster Pump Additional Notes

This booster pump is in working condition, there does not appear to be any leaks at this time on this unit.

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: Gfi Standard$0

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
Gfi Present
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The subpanel is in working condition. It appears that we do not have any GFCI only GFI standard, which is common. They’re also appears to be terminated wiring below the panel. I assumed that was The Pool light wire initially, but this may just be old wiring present.

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$50

Overall Details

All valving is hidden from the sun underneath the shade cover here, there are no leaks present on any equipment or valving.

It does appear that we also have labeling present, as well as as high-quality filing present as well.



Condition
Good
Notes
Condition
Notes

Older exposed wiring.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

On the main pool timer, it is missing a standard protective cover over the terminals. This could likely be updated /replaced for less than $50.

Condition
Notes
Condition
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $1650Est. Totals


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