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1211 Alder Tree Way, Sacramento, Ca (5:00 AM - June 29, 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
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch, The access gate does not swing away from the pool, 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 - Poor - Wear Seen $14000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
10K - 15K Gallons Pebble Surface
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
10' by 22' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Surface appears to be 25-30+ years old. Wear seen throughout. No major Blemsihes. Overall ideal for its age really.

Shell may be 35 - 38 years old, if surface is this age as well then re surfacing will be needed soon ($8-14k+) but I suspect the surface is approx 20-35 years old … pebble plaster typically lasts 35 years max.

Therefore if original plaster = recommend re surfacing with current water results (water loss).

Tile Condition: Damaged - Issues Seen$2000

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
N/A High 70
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone N/A or none No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Lots of settling on the north west side of the property with trap hazard’s present, cracks, and overall I need of attention to resolve ($2-6k+) at minimum , address and water proof waterfall / fill in gaps by waterfall and east side concrete decking to tile fill / grind etc ($2k+)

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $300

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 0 (Very Low) 0 (Very Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 70 - 100 (Slightly High) 100 - 250 (Low)
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

Recommend adjustments to ph / alk / cya / cal hardness and chlorine ($200 or less).

All signs point to fresh water / not older / water loss potential

+ algae treatments $100+

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $1000

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 4 or more N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
800
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Older main drain covers x 4 = recommend updates ($200 x 4).

Skimmer is 1986, recommend a new lid, float, float o ring ($200 or less)

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Missing - Cost to Update $2200

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

Not present. + booster pump installed $1500 + bottom
Cleaner $700
Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs
2200

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

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

Removed. Recommend re connecting if needed ($250+)

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$600

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

Less than 10 feet from junction box. New light can needed as old one is dead / condensation present ($200-1250 new light can options) + labor $400

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

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Filter Condition: Very Poor - Not Leaking - High Pressure $350

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
PAC Fab Mytilus Frp
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Very old. A miracle it’s still functioning without major leaks / leak repairs seen. A new like unit is $850+ install labor $800
This filter is due for element service ($150) + likely element replacement ($200+).

Filter Pump Condition: Like New - Working Well$200

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Whisperflo VST
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Without issue. Less than ideal pump suction elbow distance ($200) otherwise ideal.
Filter Pump Additional Repairs
200

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: Good$

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Max Flow Xl ≤ 0.99HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Slightly older , Without major issue, warm to hot while running in shade (1-4 years of motor life left).

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: Recommend Safety Updates$700

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
700
Board & Timer Additional Notes

No GFCI breakers present. Recommend updating to GFCI variable speed breaker ($200) + others ($200) + electrician service ($300+?).

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Good $

Auxiliary Timer #1 Auxiliary Timer #2
Auxiliary Timer Additional Notes

Not active ? When I arrived, the solar was not active. I’m guessing because the water temperature got too high. I reactivated the solar to tested for approximately 20 minutes and did not see any noticeable leaks.

Note when I turned off the solar I heard the check valves not functioning correctly = due for updates

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$1400

Overall Details

Plumbing is due to be serviced / updated via uv paint and uv cover + labels ($300 or less).
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

Appears to be low Voltage over pool = then ok but should always be a bonded source point (metal poles) if over water.
Condition
Poor		 Notes

Non serviceable check valve. Recommend updating at next update point ($300 x 2).

Also recommend re connecting the bottom cleaner line somehow ($500+).
Condition
Poor		 Notes

Gate latch
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

Moisture seen through backside of waterfall.
Condition
Poor		 Notes

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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $23125Est. Totals

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