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5764 W Kingdon Rd., Lodi, Ca (11:00 AM - July 30, 2026)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Other $125

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wrought Iron 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: Older - Blemishes Seen $600

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 28' 10-50% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Older surface. Pitting seen on entry steps and walls… an indicator the surface is on the last 1-10% of its life cycle.

Likely pitting can be patched now ($300 or less) to help prolong the remaining surface life (1-48 months left ?).

There is also rest stains present throughout the deep end, likely surface only but recommend treatments to confirm, which will also remove these stains if they are only surface ($300) if they are rebar related which likely they are not then the cost to repair this deep end area may be between 1k to 3000+ at time of Re Plaster.

Again less than 10% chance of rebar.

Resurfacing on a pool this size is 6-10k depending on options.

Tile Condition: Issues Present$6300

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet High 90
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic N/A or none 300
Mastic Repair
6000
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Original tile, due for minor updates in skimmer throat to tile connection ($300 or less)

But the coping stone is due for updates as many are loose and showing issue ($1-2k+) and then filling in concrete gaps with mastic ($1-2k+) as well as grinding down some tripping edges on concrete decking ($1-2k+).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $250

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
8.0+ (Very High) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 - 50 (Low) 140+ (Extremely High) 650+ (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?
No No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

Likely older well water. All out of balance. Might be due for complete drain and replace ($250) vs balance ($350 or less with algae treatments) at this time.

High all levels therefore not fully accurate. Recommend lowering ph and Chlor and re testing to confirm.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $450

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend 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
200
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Older skimmer. Likely main drain is t’d into skimmer piping … less than ideal. At best re plaster (soon) update the skimmer ($1500-3500).

For now do not put 3” tablets in skimmer basket.

Skimmer lid is metal / not bonded next to pool.

Skimmer is also likely not water proof.

Recommend water proof later added if possible ($200 or less) and adding a new weir door ($50).

Main drain cover due to be updated for safety ($200+).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Fair, minimal parts needed for tune-up ($105) $105

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

Newer, In good condition overall just needs minor updates to its tail, backup valve, and maybe a front right tire soon ($105 or less).

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$900

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

Due for update for safety.

$500-1250 light can + install $400

Likely older 8” can not 10”.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

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Filter Condition: Near New - Ideal $0

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Sd60
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Near new. Ideal. Great multi port. One of my fav filters but note its flow rate is 60 gpm max. Which is understandable with 1.5” return plumbing… still the filter pump can pump up to 120 gpm …. Therefore do not run filter pump past 50-60% speed to help prolong sand and filter life.

Higher ore

Filter Pump Condition: Newer - Working Without Issue$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Waterway Econo Flo Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is no longer connected or secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes
Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Older / Damaged - Heavy Vibration -Showing Signs of Age - Working$1400

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

Working. Older than 20 years likely. Difficult to see water loss due to being 1/8 buried in dirt… but no obvious signs of issue currently except older hoses and likely leaks in the past.

Budget $300-500 for a new booster when this fails, hopefully longer than 1-3 more years estimated left.

Note this pump is ran continuously which is less than ideal, to lengthen its life / energy consumption.

Recommend hard plumbing ($400) when updating the pump ($300-500) + labor ($500).

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: Older - Working - Rec Safety Updates$600

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
600
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Recommend GFCI updates to this sub panel for safety ($300 parts + electrician labor $300+).

Also the timers are older but seem to be functioning.

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$

Overall Details

Pad is in working shape but recommend updates to help prolong the life of equipment.



Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Recommend removing this check valve to ensure this booster does not starve for water if filter pump turns off. Remove check ($300 or less).

Condition
Poor
Notes

Add that check on the filter pump suctions side preferably ($400 or less).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Slightly raised , due to be grinded as outline in Tile Section

Condition
Notes
Condition
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $10730Est. Totals


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