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109 River Ridge Way, Folsom, Ca (4:00 PM - July 27, 2026)

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Front Of House Pool Spa

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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 fencing does not meet safety standards, 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 - Due for Replaster Soon $500

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
18' by 35' 50-100% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface is older, with heavy wear present throughout the pool and spa.

On the pool step and spa step It appears to be gunite vs plaster, this may be due for updated surface ($500+) addition if water loss occurs.

Otherwise many blemishes seen, from older markings in the deep end, to heavy wear throughout.

I would classify this as on the last 10% of its life cycle if not less than that.

Cost to replaster a pool this size is approx 12-14K+ in summer.

Tile Condition: Issues Present$6100

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 80 Linear Feet Ideal 40
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone N/A or none
Mastic Repair
6000
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

There is only waterline tile in the spa and small raised wall section in the pool / skimmer. All are in fair condition overall with only some needs in the pool raised wall ($100+).

The waterline gunite overall is in good condition, likely nearing due for re water proofing ($1K+)

The gunite rock waterfall and slide is also due for re waterproofing / minor updates / painting ($1-5+)

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $375

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 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?
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) No
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality is poor overall even though the chemistry is nearly ideal.

If not desiring to swim in this pool I would just maintain the chemicals as currently is being performed.

But if I were to use this pool I would desire to drain and clean then re fill ($500+).

Still it is due for chemicals now to remove alage and dissolved organics ($375 or less)

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Due for Updates $600

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


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Skimmer - due for updates; float, float o ring, weighted basket, lid ($500)

Main Drain - due for updates (cover pool $200x 2, cover spa $200).

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

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

The bottom cleaner is working, but due for minor updates ; tire, tail, gearing - two wheels not connected

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: $0

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

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

Seems to be both lights are working, but older, and likely due for updates = $200-1250 can + labor install $400 x 2 each light when due (which may be now due to condensation present inside the light lens.

Spa Light Condition: Good$10

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

Working at this time, newer. Recommend cleaning behind the light lens.

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Filter Condition: Working - Due for Element Update $450

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair CCP 520
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Working, but due for new elements ($200-400+)+ pressure gauge ($50)

Filter Pump Condition: Good - Working Condition$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

This is a working pump in remarkably good condition, for its age. No signs of abuse, and motor sounds ideal. Note that the basket it due for updates + lid o ring ($100 or less) otherwise ideal condition.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
100

Booster Pump Condition: Working$0

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris PB460 ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Working at this time.

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: Poor$100

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Single Speed 1.65 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

The pump is working, no major issues noted except that its motor is hot to the touch during operation, which is an indicator that the motor bearings are starting to fail. NO major issue now as this is only used during waterfall function so likely it has at least 100 more hours of use without issue, and therefore may have many more years of use.

Still this pump is due for minor updates ie basket, lid o ring - at least now ($100 or less).

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
Jandy Nat Gas
Heater Additional Notes

The heater was not functioning at the time of the inspection. The cost to remove this heater would run less than $500.

The cost to replace this heater would run $3-5K for a new heater + install of less than 1K.

Note that due to the age of the heater it is very much unlikely that even if repairs are made that it will last another 1 - 24 months more. Therefore replacement is likely the best guaranteed solution vs repair being the lowest cost solution.

Service call to service the heater - $150-305+

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Recommend Safety Updates$100

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
100
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The board / panel is a top of the line, working condition panel, that is just missing two screws to hold the panel back into place that normally covers the internal electrical components. This is a non breaker box, so a seperate GFCI subpanel would be most ideal but not required at a oost of approx $500-850 to install this as well.

Otherwise everything is working on this panel at this time.

The plug outlet breaker was not tested, but likely due for updates for safety as well ($100+).

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$200

Overall Details


Condition
Poor
Notes

Due for coverage via uv mesh ($50)

Condition
Poor
Notes

Likely due for waterproofing between spa and pool

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Deck cracking seen, which is expected due to surrounding landscaping / uncompacted soils.

Condition
Good
Notes

Working actuators

Condition
Notes

Wear seen around out spouts, also there is a set of two Ortega valves in the rock work this appears to be working, but is older, and could be due for service soon (1-10 years or less) $200+


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $16065Est. Totals


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