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1040 Meadow Rd., West Sacramento, Ca (1:00 PM - June 19, 2026)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $125

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
Recommend self closing and self latching gates leading from the front of the house to the backyard. Door alarms on all access points leading into the backyard from the house to the pool
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Newer - Issues Seen $500

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
<10K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
9' by 23' 0-10% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The plaster pebble surface appears to be in fair to good condition with many blemishes and or stains present. We can start in the shallow and the shallow step is very shallow. Does appear to have some unusual discoloration on it unknown reason or source but it is obviously a different color than the rest of the plaster. Could be that they used direct acid in this area causing a permanent stain still unsure. Additionally throughout the pool there are many rust colored stains. It is difficult to tell if these are surface level only which I do feel they likely are but because of how big some of them are it is making it difficult. Recommend water treatments and or stain treatments to help resolve to help identify these issues to confirm if the rebar or simply surface stain related. I would estimate around $500 or less to treat these stains to remove them and confirm if they are rebar or surface only.
Estimated total: Stain treatments $500 or less.

Tile Condition: New - Rec Minor Attn $100

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 80 Linear Feet Ideal 65
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic N/A or none No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
100
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile all appears to be like new and in good condition the only area of concern that I have is on the skimmer throat and only on the west side there appears to be a very, very small gap present that will likely need to be filled in with mortar or some waterproofing material, it may not be required now, but likely in the next 1 to 10 years it will be ($100+).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $350

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 120 - 150 (High) 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?
No No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

Even though the water clarity is perfect it does appear that the chemistry levels are less than ideal. Specifically the cyanuric acid levels are very very high indicating that it is likely half of this pool should be drained and refilled because the chemistry is so far out of balance it is throwing off the other results but we do see slightly high alkalinity and pH ideal calcium hardness levels and chlorine levels are very very high. Recommend modifications ASAP ($200-350+).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good - Rec Minor Additions $200

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Good - Rec Minor Additions 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 2 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Yes
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The main drain of the pool appears to be VGBA complaint.

The skimmer is missing. It’s float valve, and float o ring ($200 or less) and a weighted basket.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Fair, minimal parts needed for tune-up ($105) $105

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 360
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

This unit is in newer condition, really only needs a new tail soon $105 or less.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Good ($10)$20

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

The auto fill canister has a lot of debris and foliage present inside the canister. Recommend minor service ($20) to remove and service and clean this fill float, during the entire Inspection the Phil was running very very softly. This may be due to getting stuck in the Own position, potentially or water loss being present, with the water chemistry that we have right now it doesn’t appear that that is likely but recommend recheck in one to 30 days to confirm.

Pool Light Condition: Working - Condensation Present$1300

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

This is a nearly new white LED Jandy pool light, it does appear that there is a light condensation approximately 10 to 25% present inside the light lens, common with high chlorine pool, such as this one. The light may still be covered under warranty, if less than 2 to 3 years old. But if it is older, the cost for a new LED Jandy light is around $900 plus installation of around $400

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

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Filter Condition: Like New - Rec Quart Service $150

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Jandy Cl340
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is a 340 square-foot Jandy filter. It is relatively new less than 1 to 3 years old. The pressure is indicating that it is likely due for quarterly service which will be less than $150 to perform otherwise there does not appear to be any additional issues.
Estimated total: Filter service less than $150.

Filter Pump Condition: Like New - Rec Minor Attn.$250

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Jandy Vs Plus Hp 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 is in relatively new condition. It does not appear to have been serviced in a few days or weeks. There’s a lot of spiderwebs and the pump basket has debris present inside of it. I recommend a minor cleaning service to resolve these issues and possibly a new pump basket / lid o ring service soon all of this can be accomplished for less than $50. Also note that the wire for the controller is very tight and likely a trip hazard. Potentially recommend adding the appropriate length of wire to accomplish functionality here $200.
Estimated total: Filter pump service and basket less than $50 plus wiring $200.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
250

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: $

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: Like New - Rec Safety Updates$200

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
200
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The pool panel timer is new and updated. The only complaint that I have is it does not have a GFCI on the lights breaker, but it does have it on the plug. Minor issue only recommended ($200).
Estimated total: GFCI for lights breaker $200.

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$450

Overall Details

The equipment pad is not covered recommend adding UV protection coverage less than $50 using a UV mesh



Condition
Notes
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Powered lines above the pool. Recommend GFCI and non 120v.

Condition
Poor
Notes

There is no suction side check valve but one could have easily been added, not required, but recommended ($400+).

Condition
Good
Notes

Working without issue.

Condition
Good
Notes

Working. No issue.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $3750Est. Totals


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