Expert Level Pool Inspections
Print Friendly Edit

8242 Treecrest Ave, Fair Oaks, Ca (12:00 PM - July 10, 2026)

Google Maps

Front Of House Pool Spa

Equipment Pad

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: Overall New - Blemishes Seen $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
15' by 32' 0-10% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Blemishes present, issues seen in the spa bottom and pool wall bottom.

Otherwise like new.

Tile Condition: Older and Recently Updated - Some Small Issues Present$13905

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal 110
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone Light Build Up ($450) Other
Mastic Repair
455
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

It is beneficial to have some pool gunite shell visibility of the pool’s south wall, as it allows us to more thoroughly assess the structural quality, longevity, and any potential issues with this 1979 shell.

I did note two water line tile areas of minor moisture seen on backside of exposed pool wall, likely both are originating from a weak waterproofing spot near the tile line. While this is may not an immediate concern, it is expected to worsen over time. Repairing these areas may involve opening up the affected sections, patching, and resealing, with an estimated cost of $2,000–$5,000. This would have more easily been done or in the future done at time of re-plaster / re-tile

On the west side of the pool, there is an overflow pipe is not connected to any drainage line or system. This can be easily adjusted now to prevent future erosion damage (estimated at $455+) by connecting a pipe to divert water flow to a more appropriate location.

Inside the skimmer, older tile is visible in the throat at the bottom — typically a sign of lower-quality workmanship if other tile has been updated elsewhere. Additionally, the skimmer shows significant movement and stress cracks. Recommend replacing the skimmer to avoid further issues (estimated at $2,000–$4,000+).

Finally, there is some calcium buildup present. This can likely be addressed now using a pumice stone and/or water treatments, which would be far more cost-effective than dealing with it later (estimated at less than $455).

There is noticeable concrete movement / settling seen on the north side of the pool, indicating that the concrete deck needs considerable attention, currently at the least large exposed edges being grinded down, and gaps filled ($2-4K+)

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $200

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.5 - 6.8 (Low) 0 (Very Low) .05 (Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 20 - 45 (Low) 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 Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

Recommend adjustments ASAP at least chlorine, 1-2lbns of chlorine added a week.

Recommend chemistry additions = CYA, Chlor, etc ($200 or less).

Water loss and or new water is seen.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Damaged - Issues Seen $300

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Damaged - Issues Seen 1 Yes, all drains have skimmer float valves
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 1 1
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
100
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The main drain in the pool and spa are both updated to compliant covers, but likely the drains themselves are not in fact compliant (only due to other poor build quality issues seen). Recommend confirming for safety ($100 or less).

The single skimmer found on the east side of the pool is showing signs of major issue, and likely should be replaced to avoid water loss issues (already seen even via water quality testing), estimated cost to replace skimmer is in the reports TILE section.

The skimmer should be temporarily repaired now for integrity purposes, but will progress worse over time.

The float o ring, weir door, and weighted basket should be updated if possible now for functionality ($200 or less).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged, some major parts need to be replaced ($205) $205

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

The surface BETTA skimmer is in good working condition.

There is a bottom cleaner on site but coiled up off to the side of the pool equipment pad, in seemingly fair condition, and should be re connected for testing, which may require service / repairs ($205 or less).

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, recommend at least a hose + Pool Sentry 3000, to allow a low cost auto fill ($250 or less).

Or to repair this valve, approx $250 or more

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1200

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

Two 10" lights, with water present inside the light lens, making it due for replacement for safety ($200-1250 per light can depending on quality) x 2 + labor to install $400 x 2

Spa Light Condition: Damaged$600

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

Also no longer working, recommend replacement ($200-1250) + labor $400

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Damaged - Older - Leaking - Due for Service $1100

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite s7m120
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

High pressure, leaking at all o rings, and a bad gauge. Due for service ($150) + likely new element set ($700) + new o ring set ($200) and a new pressure gauge ($50).

Or a better value would likely be an Aquastar 35000 - $900 + install labor approx $900

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged$2800

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite IntelliPRO Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The pump is split at its seal plate mount, and is a discontinued pump, while you may be able to find a used marketplace pump and use it to repair this + labor = less than 1K , the ideal solution would be to replacement with a new i3 Pentair Pump approx cost $1900 + install $900

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
2800

Booster Pump Condition: Working - But Not Fully Tested$500

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Booster Pump Additional Notes

This pump is in newer working condition, without major issue seen. The hose set though will likely be due for hard plumbing updates soon ($500 or less).

Spa Jet Pump Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1000

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite
Spa Jet Additional Notes

This spa blower motor is older and does not seem to be functioning air jets out of the spa ? May be blockage vs a non working pump (as pump turns on and seems to operate?) still a new blower motor is approx $600 + install $400


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) $6000

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Nat Gas
Heater Additional Notes

Does not appear to be functioning, recommend removal ($500 or less).

After getting a free gas line check via the city / municipality - the cost to install a new heater is approx $1K + the cost of a new heater $4-5K

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Recommend Safety Updates$1000

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
1000
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Due to be updated for safety, no apparent GFCI found, recommend a new sub panel, GFCI by Siemens for Variable speed pumps ($600+) and electrician labor ($400+).

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $1500

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

Likely disabled, non functioning. Cost to replace controller is approx $1500+

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$2500

Overall Details

Leaking everywhere, older, and distressed, recommend cutting out old plumbing and updating new ($1500-2500+)



Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Leaking solar valving

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Leak check and pump seal plate

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Leaking check valve

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Older Ortega valve due to be updated

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Air loss / leaks at solar valve


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $33185Est. Totals


Edit
 

Comments are closed.



Looking for something?

Use the form below to search the site:

Still not finding what you're looking for? Drop a comment on a post or contact us so we can
take care of it!

Pool Questions ? Call Us!

Do you need some swimming pool assistance? Maybe just a few questions answered ? Well give us a call, we are only a phone call away.

Sometimes you just need a second, qualified opinion.

Office: (916) 467-8038

Mobile: (916) 905-5818

Sacramento Pool Inspections & Service

We provide Weekly Pool & Spa Service, Pool Inspections, Pool Repairs, & Pool Tile Cleaning around the Sacramento Area, CA and the surrounding communities.

Swimming Pool Inspections & Service | (916) 905-5818