The string seems to be in the way of the latch mechanism at random recommend minor attention. Otherwise it does seem to self-love and self latch consistently.

The surface on this pool is about 26 years old. It is in fair condition overall for its age with wear seen in many locations as well as pits forming especially in the shallow end. I would hope the surface has another few more years of life estimating 1 to 10 years but that would be determined on waterproof status over time (current water loss status not confirmed = low CYA).

There are some other items to be aware of in the middle deep and there are some rust colored stains one seen on the step edge times two by the waterfall spill over. They appeared to likely only be surface level but recommend closer inspection to confirm / remove stain ($100+). I would estimate a resurfacing cost on a pool this size to run $10,000 to $12,000 when that time comes.

Waterline tile has very light calcium buildup mostly seen in between the tiles in the mortar. It seems this tile was recently cleaned likely in the past 1 to 2 years and has been essentially sunburned or tile cleaning burned. Several locations where calcium is fissuring through one of them is on the waterfall on the east side of the pool where water is cascading into the tile and pool water. These are likely areas where water is permeating mostly from the waterfall itself showing signs that this waterfall should likely be re-waterproofed and the border of this waterfall to pool transition should likely be reapplied its base especially to assist with migrating any water to the pool itself. The coping stone around the border of the pool is all natural stone. It appears to be in really good condition for its age and looks like it has been serviced with new mortar in the past 3 to 5 years. There is also a mastic seal transition between the coping and the concrete decking. It all appears to be in really good shape overall with only a few areas where I would still grind down to prevent toe and tripping hazards one on the northwest pool edge of the rock and one on the southwest of the pool on the concrete approximately 10 linear feet which looks like it’s already been done previously but still needs to be done again approximate cost between $500 to $1500. The waterfall rock and rock border around it appear to also be original. All the rocks do appear to be relatively attached but at the same time if you do any tile work or waterfall work adding some additional layers of mortar on any attached rock work would be the best use of labor and money therefore in the next 1 to 10 years recommend adding some additional mortar in some locations $500 to $1500. There are also some gaps seen on the southwest rock this isn’t a major issue again it would be something that could easily be updated at time of other work for less than $50-$100. Other areas of overall concern are on the northwest side of the pool at the tile line. I am seeing where tiles are showing signs of issue and or movement and or water loss where white fissure calcium is forming similar to what is being seen on the waterfall area but it may be likely that the waterline tile is nearing expiration and will be due to be updated sooner than later at a cost of $1500 to $2500 only a rough estimated cost for that to be performed would be $1500 to $3K. I forgot to add about the skimmer in the previous section throat skimmer throat and the skimmer area. The skimmer area on top of the skimmer sounds hollow on the west side of the stone which showed me also some movement seen between the coping stone and skimmer that also sounds slightly hollow so there’s likely some movement here related to concrete decking movement of some kind which could also mean additional things but that’s to be determined. Either way the skimmer area will likely need attention in the next hopefully 5 to 25 years but during any stone work or other work like the waterfall or tile would be a good time to consider some attention to this area / skimmer throat etc $1000 to $2500 if it would include replacing the skimmer itself as well.
Summarized total: Tile and waterfall work $500-3000 plus skimmer area attention $1000-2500.

Water chemistry has low CYA ideal calcium hardness pH and alkalinity are slightly high but chlorine is very very very high. This may be because it was just serviced earlier this morning but ideally do not want the chlorine level to be this high for prolonged periods of time recommend attention to resolve. Also recommend adding more CYA ($100) after checking a second source for the CYA level also lowering chlorine. I did check the chlorine tower and found it to be full of chlorine cookies for believing me or leaving me to believe that there is likely algae present here and that we are over chlorinating to help remove it. Recommend attention to this and treat accordingly likely with algae treatments for less than $200.

Note water loss indicators being low CYA levels WITH 3” chlorine cookies is a warning sign / or new water.

Main drain there are two main drains in the pool deep end and one equalizer line attached to the skimmer. All should be updated for safety at around $100 each. Note the main drain in the pool is likely not VGBA compliant this would likely get updated at the next replaster stage ideally with a channel drain ($500-1k+).

The skimmer has all parts present but it would be wise to update the lid, weighted basket, skimmer float, and skimmer float o-ring and likely the weir door as well ($600 or less).

Recommend minor tail , tires soon, and swivels / hoses updates

Leak at valve otherwise working.

The pool light appears to be original. It likely has condensation inside the light lens. Also I wasn’t able to get the light to turn on. Recommend updates (new light can cost $150-1250 + install labor $400).

Nearing age of failure ($850+ new unit complete ). Leaks seen. Pressure gauge older. Likely elements are due for service ($150) to confirm if elements are older and due to be updated ($400-700+)

The filter pump is in working condition does sound like it has a slight vibration or issue with the bearings / cavitation on the pump. Additionally the pump lid ring is likely due for service ($100) otherwise working.

Solar Booster Pump - It appears that we have a leak at the return union recommend service to this ($200 or less) and then confirm if any additional issues remain

Recommend updating the breakers to GFCI variable speed breakers + pool light GFCI breaker, and updating the plug GFCI breaker new, and adding a new light switch potentially ($350 or less parts + electrician install $300+)

The solar controller works for one minute and then blanks out and doesn’t respond to any adjustments / and doesn’t work automatically anymore… but does allow the switch to turn on / function this panel, seems to maybe have a loose connection inside the panel. Or This may be an issue with the controller itself. If so expect the cost of $50-350 and up to $700 to service and or replace and repair this controller. Note that when the controller does work it does show a sweep interlock red indicator light otherwise functionality seems to work. I only see one issue where the roof solar temperature gauge appears to be dangling from the solar assembly recommend service to that less than $300.

We are due for service to all valving present, there are 4x three way valves ($100x4) , 1 Hayward and 3 Jandy. 2 check valves that are due to be updated ($400x2)

Also recommend repainting and relabeling the equipment pad $200 / covering from uv ($100)

Updating the hose kit on the chlorine tower ($200 or less)