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201 Crenshaw Ct., Granite Bay, Ca (9:00 AM - July 18, 2026)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Great $0

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The safety fencing is in good working conditon
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Newer - Blemishes Seen $300

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Pebble Surface
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 28' 0-10% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Blemishes seen, one in the middle end, small blemish, likely acorn related, but also approx the size of a quarter. Another blemish scene on the west side bottom rust colored with bleeding characteristics (rebar potential) several small lighter rust colored stains seen south east (3 feet) of main drain. There are some more additional very light, smaller rust colored stains with a uniform look on the south bottom near step radius from bottom, 3. Some (3) small white calcium looking fischers in east side bottom.

Recommend stain treatments ($300 or less) to either remove or confirm if one or more (likely only 1 is potential) are rebar related and if so will require repair in 1-10+ years.

Tile Condition: Issues Seen$2100

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal 80
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic N/A or none No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Waterline tile is in relatively good condition with overall no major issues seen.

Issues exist at coping concrete edges with mastic used to fill gaps mostly on west and east sides not necessarily (but could be) related to trees or roots (6+ feet away) but rather native soils and grass areas where roots could spread and cause lifting related to lifting landscaping near concrete bordered edges. This is not a major concern for the pool shell itself but at the skimmer on the north side connected inside this concrete there is movement repaired with mastic on top no major cracks at this moment but bulging on the side sign of subsurface movement with one crack beginning to form on the west side of the skimmer in the waterline. Original skimmer likely from 2001 installation recommend updating when time comes which may be sooner than later and budgeting for a new skimmer in the next 10 years or less which may run between 1500 to 3500 depending on extent of issue. Coping and or concrete border around the pool has some lifting or unsettled concrete that will need to be ground down now to prevent trip hazards and filled in with mastic at least three locations on the west side and two locations on the east side.

Also some landscaping / dirt seen at spillover edge ? Could be leak related - recommend cleaning area and re running to verify if water loss may be present ($100) if so repairs will be needed ($1-2k+).

Total estimated cost for grinding and filling: 1 to 2K.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $375

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) .05 (Low) 1 (Low) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 70 - 100 (Slightly High) 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, Increasing chlorine, adjusting chemicals to proper levels, and doing enzyme and phosphate treatments along with 2 separate filter cleanings, one before treatments and one after will help reduce or eliminate algae ($375) No
Additional Water Quality Notes

There does not appear to be any major algae present, but I do suspect that there is light algae present. I am seeing it mostly on the south side wall around the pool light and in other locations, green, recommend treatments to remove less than $375.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Minor Updates $600

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


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

It does appear that the main drain has been updated at the last three plastering and difficult to 100% determine but does appear to be VGBA complaint. The Drain is currently in the shadow, making it hard to see the distance of the drain pipe to the grate lid.

The skimmer does have all parts present, except for the weir door, and the float, float o ring, weighted basket, lid are all due to be updated soon to maintain quality of use / age and condition (skimmer lid is 2001 - prevent injury) ($600 or less installed)

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Newer - Working $0

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Robot + Betta
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Both working without issue.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Good ($10)$20

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

Working but minor water loss seen, may be due for minor service.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1650

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

Water present. Recommend, update for safety ($200 - 1250 for a new light can , a like light is the $1250 model) + install $400.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

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Filter Condition: Recommend Minor Updates $50

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

The filter is likely from 2001. It does appear to be in a relatively good to fair condition. Sure it does have some sun on it, but overall appears to be in usable condition for likely another 1 to 10 years or more, the elements inside this filter were likely just recently updated and replaced, but the pressure gauge is due to be updated due to age and condition ($50 liquid filled).

Filter Pump Condition: Good$0

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

Working without major issue. Recommend service to pump lid o ring ($50) as I am seeing air present inside the pump basket - update, I checked the skimmer basket below the float, and found a broken piece which was causing the excess air, I removed it and now the pump is working perfect.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
None

Booster Pump Condition: Due for Updates - Optional$1300

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

The timer for this pump appears to be in the own position, but it is not turning on, if this pump were to be replaced, the cost would likely run approximately $600 for a new Pentair boost Rite booster pump + install $700 with hard plumbing vs soft.

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: $

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

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Recommend Safety Updates$1000

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

The timer does have a GFCI for the spa, but none for the variable speed pool pump or an actual breaker for the 120v pool lights, and a new GFCI plug outlet breaker (due to condensation present inside the light lens) recommend adding these for safety ($300+) also the post that everything is mounted to is beginning to become loose / compromised , recommend repair ($400+) by an electrician + would install these additional parts for approximately $300 in labor.

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: Fair - Working Condition$450

Overall Details

The pool equipment pad appears to all be original, and is due to be repainted and relabeled, as well as covered from the sun using UV mesh ($300 or less).

Additionally, the three-way valve for the waterfall or pool return, may also need to be serviced ($100 or less) by updating the O-ring set.

Overall, The Pool equipment pad appears to be leak free with no major issues. Just minor maintenance items needed.



No, the equipment pad is not UV protected by a UV protectant paint, recommend painting this pad to ensure long PVC piping life as well as certain equipment
Condition
Poor
Notes
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Moisture ? seen on east side of pool, may be related to the water fall running / underground waterloss ? Or could just be two different colors of mastic being used (most likely).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Another view of mastic discoloration.

Condition
Notes

Usually water fall lip is outside the tile line to avoid excess wear, if this is ran low speed may cause excess wear in 10-20+ years.

Condition
Poor
Notes

Recommend a GFCI outlet plug ($50) at base of pool light junction.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $7845Est. Totals


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