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9186 Lagrange Ct., Elk Grove, Ca (3:00 PM - June 29, 2026)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: N/A $0

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Safety Fencing Notes
Access was through home
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Poor / Damaged - Issues Present $18000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 28' 50-100% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface has heavy wear, pitting, and or missing surface areas
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface is likely approximately 26 years old, typically Plaster surface can last 25 to 30+ years, depending on quality of care, but seeing is how we have high CYA, and chlorine levels currenlty, it is not likely that the surface has been well loved, for proven by the rust stain in the south middle bottom, this area alone may require more extensive repair to properly fix which will include 18 inch overlap surrounding the affected area ($1-4k+?) + the cost of re plaster ($10-14k+).

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$16500

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Low 90
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone 1500
Mastic Repair
15000
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The water line coping around the majority of the pool specific to the north to the west and then to the south of the pool, approximately 40 linear feet on the west side of the Pool has deteriorating coping edges, right in the center, which is generally a sign of construction defect, as it is universally uniform, and no subsequent cracking is seen outside of these cracks except for three locations spread around the pool on the west side again, indicating that likely at least the coping edge and potentially some of the other concrete areas will need to be redone costing anywhere from 5 to 10 upwards to 15k+ if considering demo and replacement + close but not perfect color match, this would be a good time to consider also servicing and or updating the skimmer,

*plumbing special note = Also note that all the plumbing for the pool appears to run underneath the pool shell, and if there were to be a leak in there or in some capacity overtime, they would also likely create a similar condition of concrete movement seen above (fyi).

At that time, it would be wise to service the overflow outlet, next to the skimmer, service the waterfall rock work, with new fresh mortar $1k+

Also note that the rock work on the south and east sides of the pool has a very slippery sealant coat over it to attempt to have luster brought back to the rock, it may be wise to consider removing this rock or bead, blasting the rock to bring back it’s natural grit at the same time of considering doing calcium cleaning on the current tile which may cost close to 1000 to 1500 to perform all this.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $750

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.2 - 7.6 (Slightly High) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 120 - 150 (High) 70 - 100 (Slightly High) 400 - 650 (Slightly High)
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

High cya = drain 1/2 = not likely major water loss present, retest in 1-30 days to confirm

Still a half drain to balance water + treatments vs full drain and clean is my rec here due to poor water quality =$300-750+

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $1400

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 2 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
800
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are two main drains and two wall equalizer covers all the same size, should be updated due to age and condition ($200 x 4) , note at Time of rep Plaster both of these would likely need to be updated to the VGBA compliant main drains / ideally channel drain covers ($1kx2).

There are three returns, the in floor that are due to be updated as well $200 x3.

Recommend skimmer parts updates = weir, float , float o ring , weighted basket = Hayward skimmer ($600 or less installed)

Overall stained skimmer

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Updated - Older - Working Well $105

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

This unit is older, but it does have some updated parts, I would expect it may just need some minor service to bring it back to perfect working condition ($105 or less) currently it’s getting bound up on its own hose, recommend attn and note a new unit is $650+

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs
105

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

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 Phil canister appears to have not been used in quite some time, the manual shut off is leaking during use, and will require repair ($250+) if planning to test and then repair / clean out the auto fill…

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1650

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

The pool light appears to have condensation inside the light lens, recommend updates to the light can ($200-1250+) install $400.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Older - Due for Service $850

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite S7m120
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

26-year-old filter and relatively poor condition with a slight leak on its tank o ring, I would also guess that the element inside is due for service ($150+) and at that time it will likely be required that the element is due to be updated at a cost of around 600+ , if this hasn’t been done in the past 2 to 5 years.

+ likely a new tank o ring (oem) $100 or less

Note that a new filter is 850+ installation

Filter Pump Condition: Working - Frankenstein Motor to Pump$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Supermax + Updated Motor ? 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This pump is working yes but the motor is warm to hot, with some bearing rattle heard / felt. It is likely this Motor has another 1 to 5 years of life, and is in working condition.

A new motor installed is $1250-1850

A new pump installed is $1050-2800+

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Poor - Miracle it’s still Working$0

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Pb4 2000 era ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Poor Working Condition, 2000 yr on pump, direct sun light, no leak present = miracle.

I would be happy to see this pump working another year, or hopefully up to 10, but not likely the cost to replace this with a new best version ($1500 installed).

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$2800

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Dyna Glas 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Poor / damaged / leaking condition. Motor lava hot, ready to expire, recommend updates ($1050-2800+ installed).

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: Older - Due for Safety Updates$900

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

The panel is all original hardware, the breakers are due to be updated to GFCI ($500+) including light breaker and plug by electrician service ($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$850

Overall Details

The plumbing is all original and heavily sun exposed, recommend repainting, and re-labeling the equipment pad ($300) and then covering from UV using UV Mesh ($50)

Also, there is an optional update to the booster pump hoses to hard plumbing ($500+)



Yes, the equipment pad does have a thinning layer of UV protectant paint, and it is due to be re-painted and / or have a UV shade device ($50+) placed over the top / sides of equipment pad to help ensure long PVC piping life AS WELL AS 2x+ or more equipment life., The equipment appears to be in direct sunlight a large portion of the day. By simply covering the equipment with a UV mesh shade ($25-55 on Amazon + Installation) you will see approx 3x equipment life and 3x less equipment breakdown. This is recommended here.
Condition
Poor
Notes

Sun exposed

Condition
Poor
Notes

Booster hoses

Condition
Poor
Notes

More than 6 feet from pool

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Some water loss seen through turbulence after 5 min

Condition
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $44055Est. Totals


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