Overall the surface is older, likely older than 30 years. It is towards the end of its life cycle as plaster typically will only last up to 30 maybe 35 years depending on quality. I am seeing heavy wear on steps and shallow end. Nothing is apparently worn down to the gunite except potentially the top step of the shallow end but still the surface is older and well it may not need to be plastered today. It will likely need some attention or replastering in the next 1 to 48 months when water loss occurs. Other examples of the surface having trouble is on the west deep end step on the north side of it. I’m seeing some cracks likely through the gunite indicating that the surface again is towards the end of its lifecycle and overall a rough texture feel makes it easier for organic matter to grow. Note that a replastering will typically run $8,000 to $12,000 on a pool this size depending on options.
Estimated total: Replastering $8000-12000.

The waterline tile around the pool appears to be original in the southeast section of the pool by the skimmer. It is where we are seeing most issues. The issues present will likely require some attention. Most likely the main cause of these issues is movement either by the concrete or surrounding areas. Recommend attention to these areas approximately $500-$1500 would be the estimated cost to reapply tile and re-waterproof the skimmer throat. Concrete decking sees most of its movement on the south and east sides of the pool relatively minor but recommend grinding some lifted area edges down to avoid trip hazards less than $500 and then filling those areas with mastic also less than $500. The waterline rock work appears to be loose and ready to cause injury. Recommend re-adhering those for around $1000 to $2000 or more.
Estimated total: Tile/waterline attention $500-1500 plus decking grinding and mastic less than $1000 plus waterline rock work $1000-2000+.

Water quality of this pool is poor. It’s got black algae present in many places luckily it is not spread throughout the walls and bottom too much yet. It seems to only be accumulating in the shade and around return outlets and around the pool light so likely it could still be treated and removed now. This would likely require some treatments and direct treatments to the effective areas. You would start with approximately $375 in chemical and then do additional treatments from there which it may require one or two additional more. As it stands right now the chlorine is low. The pH and alkalinity are slightly high. The signer acid is low and the calcium hardness is ideal. The low CYA tells me that there may be water loss present but that will potentially be confirmed in 1 to 30 days. Recommend recheck in 1 to 30 days to confirm. Also on the east side walls and pretty much all the walls there is a heavy presence of green or yellow algae. It would likely even be wise to consider draining acid washing and refilling if the pool wasn’t older and if the plaster wasn’t as old as it is therefore treatments may be the best recommendation until plastering is done.
Estimated total: Initial chemical treatments $375 plus additional treatments.

The skimmer is due to have its float float O-ring possibly the weir door, weighted basket and skimmer lid, updated for functionality and due to age / condition ($500 or less).

There is one main drain in the pool. It is due to have its cover updated for safety to a VGBA compliant cover, BUT the drian is not compliant. This will be accomplished at the next Repair Plaster stage most likely at a cost of around 500 to 1500 depending on choices.

The bottom cleaner is in relatively poor condition. It is older. It is running on its side but it is still running indicating that it is likely being serviced on a regular basis. Still the hose has leaks in the actual hose indicating it is older. The hose also has duct tape on it. I would anticipate less than $200 in updates needed immediately to bring this unit up to working condition but note that a new cleaner unit is approximately $600.

Does not appear to be present.

The pool light appears to be connected to a GFCI receptacle located at the switch with water being present inside the light lens. Recommend updating this GFCI for safety at around $50 and then for the pool light itself expect the need for a new pool light as this one is likely original and older. A new light can is approximately $150 up to $1250 depending on options and then you’ll pay someone around $400 to install it. They should be done for safety now.
Estimated total: GFCI $50 plus new pool light $150-1250 + $400 install.

The filter is an older silver bullet style filter more than 35 years old. It does not appear to have any major issues present with it except that the filter element is due to be serviced here soon which is typically done every quarter of the year, and the tank o ring is leaking and due for service. The pressure is currently at around 10 or 11 psi at 2800 RPMs indicating the element is due for a minor cleaning. If the element inside this filter is older also recommend updating the element itself at around $100-$200. Note the element should be updated every 2 to 5 years but with the abundance of algae presence this should likely be updated at time of treatments on the last treatment preferably.
Estimated total: Filter element update $100-$200 + service ($125 or less).

Filter pump is in working condition without major issue. I do not see any modifications that are needed at this time other than simple pump lid, O-ring, lubrication and basket replacement. This could be accomplished for less than $20.

The board and timer present is a single yellow dial timer that powers the pump. I do not see any GFCIs for the pool equipment and should be added for safety approximately $200-$300 in breaker parts as well as an electrician at around $300-$350 to install. Also it does appear that there is a loose switch power cut off here at the corner of the equipment pad that should be buttoned up likely at no additional cost by the electrician.
Estimated total: GFCI breakers $200-$300 plus electrician $300-$350.

The pool plumbing present appears to mostly be original with some modifications added on like this fire suppression system which is really nice but I suspect that this pump probably or even the plumbing doesn’t allow for this to be functioning at a high efficiency versus good enough. Still there are signs of plumbing issues past issues and just overall poor quality and poor choices including bypassing the filter to allow flow to go to the bottom cleaner instead of through the filter this is likely one of the main causes for the proliferation of black algae. It would be wise to consider just simply updating all the plumbing minus a few additional parts here which may run between $1000 and $1800 depending on parts used but overall this should be done soon. Also be aware that it appears we have 1.5 inch section line 1.5 inch and a half return for the bottom cleaner and 1.5 inch return for the pool. Also note that painting labeling and covering from the sun using UV mesh included with the plumbing overhaul cost. There are leaks present on the equipment pad and therefore this is no longer just recommended. It’s likely required.
Estimated total: Plumbing overhaul $1000-1800.