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1474 Paddington Way, Plumas Lake, Ca (4:00 PM - August 6, 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: Newer - Issues Present $3400

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Pebble Surface
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
20' by 38' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface overall has minimal wear present, somewhere is seen in the deep end, bottom and in some areas throughout the shallow area, but overall ideal.

There are two areas of blemishes,

The first is on the deep end wall it appears to be an obvious rebar stain issue, this will likely require a repair in the ballpark of 1 to 3000 depending on depth of issue.

The second is in the deep end, bottom area, where there are many small rebar colored stains that likely are surface only, but should still be tested to confirm, using stain treatment treatments ($400 or less) to attempt to remove the stains to confirm if they are surface only.

Otherwise, the remaining Plaster would likely last another 15 to 25 years additional.

Tile Condition: Fair - Heavy Calcium Present $650

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
N/A N/A 110
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Heavy Build Up ($650)
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Heavy calcium buildup present, $655 or less to remove.

Skimmer throat connection is ideal.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $300

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 0 (Very Low) 1 (Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 70 - 100 (Slightly High) 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?
No
Additional Water Quality Notes

Low chlorine, high pH and alkalinity relatively low CYA and normal to high calcium hardness.

Recommend adjustments, likely water loss is not present, and organic matter is growing, due to be treated ($300 or less)

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Working - Without Issue $500

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Working - Without Issue 2
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
2 N/A 2 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
400
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Recommend float O-rings x 2 , and floats ($100 or less) otherwise working well at this time.

The two main drain cover aqua star 10 inch, are due to be updated for safety due the agent and condition ($200x2).

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

This unit is due for minor updates, including a new tail adjustments to the hose, which may include adding one or two hose swivels ($105 or less)

Also note that the cleaner unit itself is way overpowered, and the wall adapter could likely be adjusted to allow for a slower movement on the bottom cleaner, which is currently set to about 200% power.

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

The auto fill is running continuously, indicating that the float itself is having issue or water loss may be present / evaporation.

Recommend service to the auto fill canister to clean it out and service the float head and also check canister more thoroughly along with servicing the manual shut off valve ($125-250 or less).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1650

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

Condensation present inside the light lens, recommend updating the light can for safety.

A new light light is approximately $1250 +
Labor $400

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

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Filter Condition: Fair - Due for minor service $100

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

The filter is likely due for Minor service to the tank O-ring (leaking) for less than $50, but it is likely that the elements inside the filter are newer, and not due for a cleaning at this time

Also recommend a new liquid filled pressure gauge at around $50.

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged / Decomposing$2700

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

The motor is failing on this obsolete Pump, the repair repairs to this pump will likely exceed the cost of a near New Pump.

A like Pump would be the Pentair I3 3 hp, at a cost of around $1900 plus around $800 to install.

Versus repairing this pump, a motor sourced if possible maybe around $1200 plus labor being around $800, that’s assuming everything else is in working condition.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
2700

Booster Pump Condition: Recommend Service$1400

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

The pump is working, however when I arrive, the breaker was tripped, it also appears that there is a leak from the intake, which may potentially be a split in the plastic housing, recommend service to confirm ($150 or less) - worst case if the pump has failed that it’s suction point connection which I feel is likely

New Boost Rite = $700 + install $700

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: Rec Minor Updates - Upgraded to GFCI$200

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
200
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The panel is due to have its temperature sensor updated, and likely its plug breaker updated for safety ($200 or less).

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$50

Overall Details

Recommend covering from the sun using a uv mesh asap ($50+).



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
Good
Notes

Due for o ring seal set soon, as well as pump union ($100 or less)

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Old water temp Sensor

Condition
Notes

Auto over fill / drain present

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Another view of pool light with con. Present

Condition
Poor
Notes

Due to condensation being present inside the light lens, recommend updating this for safety


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $11430Est. Totals


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