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1945 Laurelhurst Ln., Lincoln, Ca (9:00 AM - July 25, 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
Wrought Iron Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch, The fencing does not meet safety standards
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $9999

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Natural Design Gunite Mix
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
16' by 38' 10-50% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Recommend attention / correction, heavy wear present. This surface is a proprietary mix of gunite and waterproofing that is showing signs of being on the last portion of its life cycle and in need of immediate waterproofing (most noticeably needed on the raised wall / waterfall vs main pool being likely more remaining life left).

There are essentially two waterfall extensions / water runnels - that appear to have active water loss seen literally through them and will likely need waterproofing now.

I do see this water loss coming through the gunite itself in several locations, and cracking is present throughout the raised waterfall and some of the pool decking area.

It is difficult to determine the full extent of the gunite rock Re-work & Re-waterproofing is likely needed now rather than later (estimated cost TBD).

This is a natural-design pool, so they should be able to provide a bid.

But a general construction estimate will be 10-15k for re surfacing in the pool, and raised wall will also likely cost 10-15k as well depending on methods used.

Tile Condition: N/A$0

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
N/A N/A
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
N/A or none
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

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) .05 (Low) 1 (Low) 20 - 50 (Low) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 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, 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

Water loss is seen throughout this surface during water fall function, which over fills the pool and in turn looses water on its south west border = design flaw likely, can be mitigated by fill adjustments.

Recommend less than $375 in algae treatments and corrections.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Safety Updates $900

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend Safety Updates 1 Other
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 3 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
600
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The covers do not appear very old but could be older than 7 years. Recommend updating for safety if older ($200 or less each) x3

Skimmer function could not be fully checked due to high water level.

Recommend a new float , float o ring, lid , weighted basket ($300 or less)

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged, unit is in distressed shape and will need more than $250 in repair items currently, consider replacement options ($405-655+). $650

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

No cleaner present. One can be added for approx $650 = Polaris 280/380

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 to bring back to working condition / new float ($125-250 or less).

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

Condensation present, recommend an updated can ($200-1250) + labor $400 for safety.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

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Filter Condition: Older - Rec Quarterly Service $200

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Quad De
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Recommend attn to the pressure gauge ($50 liquid filled) and likely quarterly service to this filter soon ($150 or less).

Otherwise this filter appears functional, but this is my least favorite filter due to the mass amounts of service required compared to a sand filter.

Filter Pump Condition: Working - Sun Wear Seen$200

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair IntelliFlo 2015 Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

No major issues. Recommend a new pump lid / o ring / basket ($200 or less)

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
200

Booster Pump Condition: Damaged$1600

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

Non working. A replacement pump is approx $350-600 + install $600 + hard plumbing $400 if desiring bottom cleaning.

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)$150

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Whisperflo 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Older. Sun exposed. Leaking from what I assume is its return union, recommend service to both return and suction unions to help confirm ($150+).

Otherwise older but working.

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$500

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
500
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Older switch panel. Working. Plug outlet not working correctly.

Breakers due to be updated to GFCI for safety = variable speed breaker , light , and plug ($300 or less + electrician $200+).

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$1600

Overall Details

There are 5 valves due to be serviced at minimum - o ring set ($150 or less each x 5) and maximum new internals ($200 or less x5).

Also new paint and labeling and uv mesh coverage $300 or less.



Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Water loss through gunite seen.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

More water loss seen.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Valves Due for service

Condition
Poor
Notes

Unions due for service

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Currently leaking / of issue - recommend at least removing this via plumbing capping ($300 or less) for this unused pump


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $17234Est. Totals


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