This is a 15 year old surface. The surface is showing signs of issue due likely to movement most notably seen on the east side of the pool in the north east corner closest to the skimmer. A potential issue is 5 feet south of that but appears to be a clear calcium fissure that may be running from this other crack and likely running even further to the center of the pool. This would require closer inspection likely underwater.
Still to me there are more than three signs of cracks forming indicating that a restructure remodel may be required now or very soon or guaranteed in my opinion in the next 10 years or less likely less than five.
The remodel will likely require jackhammering these areas affected open investigating reinforcing and restructuring. This will likely cost construction estimated value of 20 to 35,000 which will likely include resurfacing.
Cost estimates:
• Restructure remodel including jackhammering reinforcing and resurfacing: $20,000 to $35,000

Next step is the tile section which will be subdivided into three sections. One will be the raised wall. Next will be the concrete and coping and the third would be the waterline tile.
We will talk about the concrete decking coping first. I am noticing that on the north side of the pool a lot of the concrete decking has some settling cracking which is what led me to investigate further finding other substantial issues. One issue is located at the south east of the spa. The other is at the north east of the spa into the pool area. Another issue is at the north east of the pool nearest the skimmer. Another is at the south east of the pool near the southeast corner. These seem to be the major issues seen.
The only issue that will likely need to be updated in the next 1 to 10 years is around the skimmer or near the skimmer at least and this is likely a $500-$2500 and up repair either being filled in or redone correctly.
Next is the raised wall. The raised wall on the face seems to be in relatively good condition with only a few locations of calcium bleed through which are mostly seen towards the center section area unusually in the exact same locations on opposing tiles of one another indicating that there may be water loss occurring behind the waterfall. The main sheer itself I do see active water loss occurring out the backside of the waterfall with less than 20 minutes of use. This issue alone would likely require a fair amount of repair because of how well this has been done as far as aesthetics and the cost to update this aesthetically to similar levels would be close to 2k-$5000 depending on severity and length of issue.
Also be aware on the backside of this wall are gaps forming from settling concrete further indicating settling or movements occurring especially on this south west portion of the property.
Next step is the waterline tile. Waterline tile has several issues to compete and contend with since it seems the entire pool shell is moving actively in some regard 1 to 3 mm seemingly southwest. The tile is the last line of defense before it reaches the plaster surface which we are seeing the tile splitting under shear load which is seen most notably on the southeast tile of the waterline spa tile also seen on the northeast skimmer to pool corner a substantial crack going up the tiles and then a few other areas of concern as noted previously.
It is safe to say that these areas will require attention and can only be truly assessed once they are opened and investigated further but what I can see visually is likely a three to $10,000 repair which will also include the spa fill over shelf and again opening up these affected areas which also include what appears to be the skimmers. I see more gap being present in the skimmer throat on the west side than on the east but it does appear that there are gaps present between the skimmer and the tile itself again another indication of movement structurally or foundationally.
All of these issues will contribute eventually to water loss if they aren’t already occurring which I do feel it is likely occurring already in the tile areas most however the water chemistry is being maintained so this is being shown likely and compensated.
Cost estimates:
• Concrete decking / skimmer area repair: $500-$2,500 and up (likely in next 1-10 years)
• Raised wall / waterfall water loss repair: $2,000-$5,000
• Waterline tile and affected area repairs: $3,000-$10,000

Next step is the water quality. The water chemistry or water quality results are OK at best. There is algae present in the pool especially seen on the south east side of the pool.
Other things to be aware of is that the pH and alkalinity are high and indicative of organic matter growing in the pool which we are seeing. This should be lowered with less than $20 in chemical and consistently watched over the next 2 to 6 weeks while you do treatments to remove the algae which will include phosphate enzyme and specialty algicide treatments.
This will likely cost around $200-$300 to effectively remove it from this pool and then by maintaining low phosphates and consistent chlorine levels over the next 6 to 12 weeks.
Cost estimates:
• Chemicals to lower pH and alkalinity: less than $20
• Phosphate enzyme and specialty algicide treatments: $200-$300

Next step is the main drain and skimmer sections. That starts with the main drain. There are two suction 10 inch drain covers on the east side of the pool likely for the waterfall pump. There are four drain covers 10 inch in the deep end of the pool two also being on the west side wall. All six of these covers are due to be updated for safety at the cost of around $200 each installed times six total. Additionally in the spa there are two additional covers that should also be upgraded at around $200 each installed. This is typically done every 5 to 7 years but most people do it every 10 to 20. It is likely due to be updated.
Next are the skimmers. They are an interesting subject. The west skimmer is heavily heavily chlorine abused showing yellowing and browning. The browning may be due to organic matter being present nearby but still to me it is noticeably different and more substantial on this west skimmer than it is with the east skimmer. The east skimmer while it does have yellowing likely due to high chlorine levels does not have noticeable browning as much as we are seeing with the other skimmer. Leading me to believe that even though the skimmer itself may be a gray skimmer it is likely has been heavily abused maybe with even a 3 inch chlorine cookie being put in there for over 5 to 10 years. Skimmers are not designed to have large amounts of chlorine resting inside of them for a large duration of their life. They are thin pieces of plastic so I would deem the west skimmer the most likely to create issues or cause issues or currently causing issues i.e. water loss if it is in fact causing water loss right now. This would likely be my number one suspect other than the cracks and or tile cracks. Still as it stands right now the west skimmer if it did have to be updated and replaced 1500 to 3500 which I do not necessarily feel I have any evidence for this needing to be done now just an overall concern.
The west skimmer should have a few parts updated including a new float a new float O-ring a new weighted basket likely a new lid for the skimmer itself and likely an updated skimmer weir door that will cost around $500 installed for all of those parts and I would pretty much deem the same for the east skimmer as well as all of those are relevant almost as much on the east skimmer so total of 1000 for those to be updated.
Cost estimates:
• Main drain covers update all eight covers: $200 each installed for a total of $1,600
• West skimmer full replacement if needed: $1,500 to $3,500
• Skimmer parts update for both skimmers float O-ring basket lid weir door: around $500 each for a total of $1,000

The unit is in working condition, no major issue seen. Worn, showing signs it will be due for service soon ; tires / gearing / etc ($105 or less in the next 12 months).

Present. Was not able to open the canister.

Water present inside the light lens. Recommend a new canister , like light = Jandy LED Color ($900) + install / programming ($500).

Water present inside the light lens. Recommend replacement can with like light ($800) Jandy LED Color + install / programming $400

Newish filter, Overdue for filter element service ($150) , which may find the elements themselves is due for replacement ($500+), also a new band is coming soon ($200).

This is not connected to a cleaner unit and could not be fully tested, but was found working without issue.

The hoses can be updated to hard plumbing if desired for longevity ($500+).

Original pump, working, but the motor sounds of issue soon. A new motor can go from $750-1250+ installed. This pump runs and makes motor noises randomly. Likely less than 3 years of remaining life.

Working, but not able to get the temp to go past 102. Recommend service to confirm issue ($400+) is repairable. If not a new heater complete like installed is $4800-5800

Note this heater unit is approx 15 years old and in overall fair to poor condition. I wouldn’t expect more than 3-5 more years of life.

The panel has clearly been taken apart many times and is missing screwes. The wireless controller is missing. The breakers should be updated to GFCI soon for safety ($500) + electrician install ($350+).

Recommend covering from UV, re painting, re labeling ($300)