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5435 Bridge Creek Ln., Carmichael, Ca (1:00 PM - July 30, 2026)

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Equipment Pad

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Good $0

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wrought Iron Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

East side checked. Working.

Pool Surface Condition: Newer - Likely Damaged $9999

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
18' by 38' 10-50% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Fischers present. Small only a few small ones.

Surface Fischer cracks (one larger one seen in middle shallow end) spreading ?

But surface / pool shell appears to be lower on the north than the south side of pool, if this is in fact true = This is likely a pool that will require a near full re model to resolve if it is in fact out of level by 1-2”. Note the tile level may have been set incorrectly (least likely).

The cost to correct this issue is difficult to determine at this time as it would be more accurate once opening the effected areas if that is in fact the case.

Any movement more than .5-1” is out of engeering specs and therefore cannot be considered working.

The surface itself appears to be in good overall condition considering salt condition, but fischers and wear markings preset as well at heavy mottling throughout.

In normal conditions this surface would liikely last another 7-25 years additional or more especially if salt was not used. But with sub surface / shell movement it will likely require repair / re model if movement and or water loss is present.

Tile Condition: Issues Present$4550

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Not level 105
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Medium Build Up ($550) Other
Mastic Repair
4000
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Issues present, there is a lot of deck movement throughout, mostly seen on the north side of the pool, but also throughout the surrounding area of the pool. The decking would likely need to be grind and filled with mastic to prevent trap hazards in a few locations likely that cost is $1-2k.

Do the waterline tile may be original or more than 30 years old, it seems to be an overall fair condition for its age, mortar seemingly at 50% of its life cycle. The only area that seems to be of immediate need is inside the skimmer throat, it appears to have been patched like likely seven years ago ? when the pool was re-plastered, and would likely need to be touched up again soon or when water loss develops ($500-1k+), which I feel may be required sooner than later.

Since some of the concrete has settled, and caused a gap to occur between the tile and the coping, there are some gaps forming and may require some mastic to be added ($1k+).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $200

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 No
Additional Water Quality Notes

Chemistry results may be slightly off due to high chlorine levels, but it appears that calcium hardness levels are ideal, not typical with water loss being present, but CYA levels are low, which is typical with water loss being present, it is likely that the water chemistry is being maintained by someone, and therefore the calcium hardness level is also being maintained … I would give this a 50% or more chance that water loss is present. Recommend retesting in 1 to 30 days to confirm.

The chlorine is very very high, the pH and alkalinity are high, and the CYA level appears to be low, immediate modifications would likely run less than $100, as well as minor algae treatments for less than $100 as there is barely any algae seen.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $950

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
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
400
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Splitting seen at middle of skimmer.

Due for minor parts updates =
Weighted basket , lid , likely weir door, and float o ring ($300 or less).

Main drain covers is likely approx 7 years old and due for updates x 2.

In floor is older than updated main drain. Still likely both are close to needs to be updated ($200 x 2).

In floor cleaning canister could not be opened. Recommend service to confirm (white particles are coming out of it) $200+ as well as a new Sta rite lid ($50).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: $0

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes
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$1100

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

White LED Pentair ?($700+)

Appears to likely have condensation present inside the light lens and if so, will need to be replaced for safety

A new like light can is approx $700 + labor to install $400

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: $850

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

Can not be fully tested due to limited pool pump run speed = max 2040 rpm.

Filter seems to be Working, due for quarterly service ($150+) to confirm status of elements as well and if updated is required ($200-500+).

Also recommend a new pressure guage + tank o ring set service $200+ due to age and condition.

Difficult to see leaks on filter due to overgrowth / dirt being present.

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged$2800

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite IntelliPro Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

While on the outside this seven year-old pump or less appears to be in relatively good condition no major issues seen. But when you turn on the Motor and you listen to it, you can tell that the bearings are of issue and likely towards the end of their life cycle. This is a pump that could potentially be saved by service of less than $1250 to the motors bearings … but because of water loss seen at seal plate (a known defect issue) it will likely require having to replace the entire pump at a cost of around $1800 plus installation and programming of 1000.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
2800

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: $

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 $1200

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
1200
Board & Timer Additional Notes

We have a single yellow dial timer present with no GFCI’s seen.

I was unable to locate a subpanel with any GFCI’s in it either

I did spot a plug outlet breaker for GFI likely for the pool light, but I would still like to see this upgraded to GFCI as well, and I’d also like to see a subpanel with GFCI for the variable speed pump likely a cost of around $700 or less for parts and an electrician will install for around $500. Note these are optional updates, but I would recommend them for safety.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: $

Auxiliary Timer #1 Auxiliary Timer #2
Auxiliary Timer Additional Notes

Salt Control Systems Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$2500

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
No No No No
Salt Control System Additional Notes

Difficult to tell if it’s just the salt cell or the salt cell and the power center worst case 2500 for a new salt cell and power center to be installed.

Valves & Fittings Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1600

Overall Details

The pool equipment pad is not covered from the sun using UV mesh ($50) also recommend repainting and relabeling the equipment pad ($150).

There are leaks seen at unions for the end floor cleaning system ($300+).

And it is likely that the 22 wave valves and two three-way valves are due to be serviced ($600 or less).

I would also recommend updating the older ball valve and check valve ($500 or less).



Yes, the equipment pad does have a thinning layer of UV protectant paint, and it is due to be re-painted and / or have a UV shade device ($50+) placed over the top / sides of equipment pad to help ensure long PVC piping life AS WELL AS 2x+ or more equipment life., 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.
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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $25749Est. Totals


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