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437 Aria Ct., El Dorado Hills, Ca (4:00 PM - July 23, 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
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: Heavy Wear Present $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 24' 50-100% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

On the last 10-25% of its lifecycle. Heavy wear. 23 year old plaster. Maybe 3-12 years or life left - depends when water loss begins to occur. Calcium fischers seen.

When due for re plaster cost will likely run 10-13k+

Tile Condition: Damaged - Issues Present$10649

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Low 120
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone Heavy Build Up ($650) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Lots of waterfall rock work. Appears to all be original. Due for re water proofing (2-3k+)

Spa spillover rock work due for updates ($2-3k+) missing loose, and leaking rock work.

West coping near skimmer due for grinding and filling with mastic where needed, some mastic needs south west side, and all water line rock work will need re water proofing like most efficiently done at next re plaster 1-3k+

The coping rock work border even around the pool needs some attention soon - gaps forming ($1k+)

And the skimmers both have gaps present + previous repairs, likely skimmers may need replacement ($4k x2) if minor re mortar repairs ($1k+) aren’t sufficient.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $460

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 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?
Yes, Light Algae was found In Shade or Corners of Pool, 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) Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment
Additional Water Quality Notes

Algae seen in shaded corners and spa steps. Recommend algae treatments to remove ($375 - 460 or less).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $2400

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend Updates 2
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
2 N/A 2 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
1600
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

8 drain covers to be updated for safety $200 x 8 =$1600

4 spa and 4 pool.

2 skimmers. West Venturi skimmer, East Venturi style.

Due for minor updates ; weir , weighted basket, lid etc ($800 or less).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Fair - Working - For Now $0

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Mx 8
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Suction. Working. Recommend updates in 1-24 months.

“The pool cleaner 4 wheel” $500

Pentiar in line leaf $100

Vs any updates to this unit.

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 Float Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Recommend service = service to fill valve which has a minor leak at purge valve, cleaning out canister, possible float replacement, and lid update ($250+).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$3300

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

Recommend updates to pool lights.

2 light cans = $200-1250 each + install of $400 x 2

Spa Light Condition: Damaged$1650

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

Due for updates - new can $200-1250 + install $400

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: $150

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

9 psi. Recommend minor quarterly service ($150) to confirm element status. If elements are older expect a cost of $800+ to update as required every 5-10 years.

Filter Pump Condition: Working - Some Sun Damage$100

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair IntelliFlo Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Minimal motor degradation, screen has some wear to plastic sticker on top of screen (likely can be removed) and pump is due for minor service to lid o ring and basket ($100 or less).

No major issue seen but not able to fully prime or test above limited 2400 rpm making it hard to properly test.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
100

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: Good$500

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Jandy Phpf 2.0 2.00HP - 2.50HP
Spa Jet Additional Notes

Good to Fair - Older and Working. Activated via the light switch under the panel.

Older motor. Older pump. Recommend service to lid o ring and basket + 2 way valve and unions ($500 or less) to help service and remove air from pump basket.


Waterfall Pump Condition: Poor$50

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Max E Pro 1.25HP - 1.50HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Heavily sun worn. Covered in foliage. Non serviced. Difficult to service weekly due to poor location.

Recommend minor service to confirm extent of issue, difficult to see, for now ($50) to lid o ring and basket

Auxiliary Pump A Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$250

Auxiliary Pump A #1 Auxiliary Pump A #2
Auxiliary Pump A Brand Auxiliary Pump A Model Horsepower
Auxiliary Pump A Additional Notes

Unknown purpose of pump, recommend further testing ($250+).

New pump complete installed $1500+

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
Sta-Rite Max E Therm Nat Gas
Heater Additional Notes

Older heater on its very last leg. Recommend service to possibly get working now ($1250 or less) and possibly get another 1-24 months of this heater.

Turns on, heats, then fails likely due to bad sensor / low water flow. Also display bad.

Likely best value due to age and condition is a New heater complete $4-5k + install $1k.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Due for Updates - Issues Present$1250

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
1250
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Likely due for updates / safety =

GFCI breakers missing at main panel, likely a new sub panel is due (due to condition), and new switches and timers ($1250 or less via electrician).

Current setup is not compliant and not ideal for long term.

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$3000

Overall Details

All Valving is overdue for attention and service. At minimum valves are due for standard o ring service ($1k+) but most likely due to condition and poor layout = cut and update complete ($2500+).

Note an optional automated actuator phone connected system would likely run $1800 + install / programming $800 + 3 actuators $200 x3.



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, 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
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Solar not in use.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Due to be removed ($400 or less).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Could not fully test system / spa. When switched over to spa = air enters and will not allow prime. At minimum this one valve is due, likely all valves are due for service.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Leaf canisters due for attn ($500 or less)

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

East skimmer, heavy mortar wear present.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $30134Est. Totals


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