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4952 Clear Cir., Carmichael, Ca (5:00 PM - June 25, 2026)

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Front Of House Pool Spa

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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: Older / Worn $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
15' by 35' 10-50% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Older surface, not expired yet, likely when water loss occurs in the next 1-10 years or less / maybe more if well maintained.

Expect a cost of 10-14k to re plaster

Tile Condition: Updated Older - Issues Present$4650

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Low 115
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Heavy Build Up ($650) Other
Mastic Repair
2000
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Some water line tile areas / skimmer throat - are due to be re mortared soon ($1000+)

The spa spillover area will likely require water proofing asap ($1000+)

Calcium build up present ($650+)

Loose / raised / trip hazard concrete next to spa and around pool = due to be grinded and filled with mastic ($1-2k+).

Water Quality Condition: Good $180

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 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

High ph / alk / cya / hardness / chlorine.

Recommend adjustments ($30) + potential partial drain ($150).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $500

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend Updates 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 1 1
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
400
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Old skimmer, should be cut out and updated at next re plaster stage ($1-2k+).

The skimmer has all parts , older. Rec new lid if possible to find ($50) and weir door ($50).

Main drain in spa and pool covers are due to be updated ($200 x2) for safety - at time of re plaster the cost to update both to channel drain and VGBA complaint = 1k x 2

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

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 280/380
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Needs a new tail and spone soon = $105 or less.

Due for updates

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Poor ($125)$250

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

Leaking during use, older due for service

Pool Light Condition: $600

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

Non ideal light, recommend updates, light can has condensation present ($200 - 1250 new light can ) + install $400

Note no junction box found

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Fair - Overdue for Service $650

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Clean & Clear Plus
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Working, due for service ($150) to elements to confirm if due for updated ($200-450+) also recommend new liquid filled pressure gauge ($50).

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged$1200

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair IntelliFlo Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The drive display has failed? No display at all ($1200+) and needs it here as priming speed is too high adjustments needed.

Otherwise working.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
1200

Booster Pump Condition: Newer - Due for Minor Updates$400

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Jandy Pb4-60 ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Fair condition but hose connections may be leaking on the return and permanent hard plumbing may be the preferred method ($400+) vs this soft hose situation, service $100+.

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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $5500

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
400k BTU?
Heater Additional Notes

Older heater with part updates, sadly it does not appear to have helped ? But cannot fully test due to non working pump display = cannot fully heater.

It appears that the updates should enable function but was unable to get it to tuun on = likely replacement may be required if non functioning.

Heater = $4k like model
Install $1

Also recommend adding a proper drip leg ($500+)

I did eventually trick the panel to turn on the heater function but the heater did not turn on, therefore it is likely an expired heater.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great - Rec Optional Updates$900

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
900
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The panel is in ideal working condition mounted sufficiently, just does not appear to be more than 6 feet from the pool / high voltage, still bonding is present, recommend also adding a GFCI Siemens breaker for the pump , light, and water bond ($500) + labor electrician $400

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: Poor - Recommend Updates$3900

Overall Details

The pad is due to be re painted soon , re labeled , and covered from UV ($300 or less.

Note the jets in the spa should be updated as well as pool wall returns ($800 or less).

The water level in the pool cannot go higher than the lowest point In the skimmer = this is not ideal and an auto fill should be attached at minimum ($200-1200).



Condition
Good
Notes

Older, working.

Condition
Poor
Notes

Recommend zip ties to secure this to the plumbing ($100 or less).

Condition
Good
Notes

Low quality valve , like new

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Older Valving , due to be jackhammered and updated $2k+

Condition
Poor
Notes

Metal mounting is becoming aged and due for updates at same time as electrician $300-500


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $18960Est. Totals


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