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4421 Limnos Ct., Elk Grove, Ca (12:00 PM - August 10, 2026)

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Front Of House Pool Spa

Equipment Pad

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

Fencing was locked. Contact on site opened fence.

Recommend self closing self latching gates.

Current gate spring setup is very dangerous, able to potentially kill someone - recommend modification asap ($100-500 or less).

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $21000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
16' by 32' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
The surface is slightly abrasive and not as smooth or as new and will allow more organic matter to grow as a result of the slightly abrasive surface, The pool surface has heavy wear, pitting, and or missing surface areas
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Seeing signs of delaminating plaster, on steps.

Seeing signs of issue in the deep end, some unique calcium eruption ?! likely damaged during pressure washing in the past.

These are signs plaster is failing, or on the last 5-25% of its life cycle.

Re-plaster on this pool would run 10-14K for a re-plaster company to perform.

Note though there are additional issues present, so cost cannot be confirmed until opened, but what is seen are rebar? at skimmer joins and signs of failure therefore rough estimated cost to repair skimmer area may be up to 5K+, or most often 2-3K.

The major unusual blemish ? in the deep end is a 1-2K+ correctly repaired

Tile Condition: Damaged - Issues Present$650

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Low 150
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone Heavy Build Up ($650) Other
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

As detailed in Surface Section a skimmer repair will be required soon, 1-10 years or less. Hopefully its just a simple cut and swap over + new skimmer 3-5K+

The delamination at the water fall edge, is showing signs the feature is separating from the tile face, this should be filled maybe with mastic vs tile right up to the moving edge during future repairs.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $200

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.2 - 7.6 (Slightly High) 1 (Low) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 20 - 45 (Low) 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 No
Additional Water Quality Notes

Due for adjustments, cloudy, low free, lower alk, low CYA, and nominal cal hardness.

I see the fill line is a constant drip to compensate for the water loss either through evaporation or a leak, leak doesn't seem too obvious BUT the CYA is near zero, so that would be red flag #1, recommend further attn and likely / potentially a leak detection ($450+ Eb Leaks) may be recommended so the leak source may be pin pointed (no major water loss seen at equipment pad).

Recommend re checking water chemistry before leak detection visit to confirm my results, still also recommend adding CYA ($100) and likely algae treatments to help remove dissolved organics ($100 or less - PR-10000) along maybe with non metal algicides to get this pool back on the right track for clarity and quality.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Rec Safety Updates - High Flow $600

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Rec Safety Updates - High Flow 1
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

Recommend adding a new float, float o ring, weighted basket, new updated lid (for safety if older than 7 years)

Recommend for safety updating the cover in the main drain in the pool, at least to VGBA compliant SDX Retro Cover = $200 x 3 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
Pentair Barracuda
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

This cleaner is nearly expired, no longer able to even stay in the wall, still a VERY high quality option thats low cost is "The Pool Cleaner 4 Wheel" $550 + Pentair / Legend - in Line Leaf Canister - $100 = this is the best setup to have to avoid issues with pump function.

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 Manual Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Damaged - leaking when off

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1000

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

The light can is no longer functioning, recommend updating the can ($500+) and install $500

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Poor / Damaged $250

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward Star Clear Plus
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is funcitoning, but the pressure seems to be stuck at 10 making accurate monitoring, impossible, new gauge $50, also the element inside this filter may be due for updating as is required every 1 - 2 years of normal use - $200+

Filter Pump Condition: Working - Rec Minor Service$50

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 filter pump is working, newer, just needs a minor service to the pump lid o ring ($50 or less) includes a pump lid o ring, and maybe a new basket / to have a second one on hand - ideal for normal use

Also clear all landscape away from pump rear fan intake - to continue to allow ideal operation

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
50

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$1000

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
1000
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Updated GFCI to the pump, this is a nice surprise. The timer on site appears to no longer being used, and the side plug breaker is semi functional ? - Recommend attn to this plug / light GFCi for safety ($500 or less) also the panel itself is floppy and wobbly, due to be re established = $500 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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$700

Overall Details

The valving installed is old, likely over 35 years ? Still some other items have been updated on the filter return ?

I would desire to plan to update this pad in the next 10 years or likely less, if done at once it would be $500-1K or less.

The pad is due to be re painted and labeled ($200 or less), and covered from UV ($50 or more)



No, the equipment pad is not UV protected by a UV protectant paint, recommend painting this pad to ensure long PVC piping life as well as certain equipment, 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
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

the valve is for the suction side and is most likely to cause issue, cut out and replace

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

There is something ? going on in the north portion of the yard under the tree, likely an old water fall pump - could be re established later likely - power was not tested -

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Damaged GFI

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Non ideal light switch vs physical light switch (unless using x10 system -if not re convert back to even a simple wifi switch $50 as a great option)

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Switch for light is on, but no light function.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $26475Est. Totals


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