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7931 Logan Ln., Penryn, Ca (10:00 AM - August 11, 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
Chain Link Around pool
Safety Fencing Notes
The access gate does not swing away from the pool, 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

Super cool, older, self closing mechanism. Recommend minor attn to help restore this to a most ideal / safe condition $125+

Pool Surface Condition: Issues Seen $10000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
16' by 32' 10-50% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Wear, Older Plaster, discoloration common with surfaces older than 25 years, no major blemishes seen on the surface, some discoloration seen in the center middle end, overall the surface is on the last 1 to 10% of his life cycle.

The surface appears to be 25 years old and fairly well worn, cost to resurface a pool. This size would likely run between 8 to 10,000.

I do see small examples of potential water loss on the backside of the south east wall of the pool, which may indicate that the waterline tile may be of some issue, or the surface. Therefore resurfacing/retiring may be required soon, as I do hear the auto fill running continuously, which is also set too high.

Tile Condition: Recommend Updates / Attn$2000

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet High 100
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone N/A or none 1000
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile appears to be in heavy / worn mortar condition, with very minimal calcium buildup present.

I would expect the Tile is due to be re mortared now, $1k+ or re tiled soon ($1500-2500+).

Inside the skimmer throat, we are seeing considerable wear present.

The rock work, especially outside of the pool waterfall has gaps forming, and is due to be re-waterproof re mortared ($500-1k+).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $400

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 5 - 10 (Slightly High) 5 - 10 (Slightly High) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 100 - 140 (High) 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, Heavy Algae was found Throughout Pool No
Additional Water Quality Notes

There is significant algae in this pool, which is expected due to the amount of organic matter being present, recommend minor modifications, using phosphate, movers, and algicide, as well as lowering pH and alkalinity slightly ($400 or less)

Chemistry results don’t immediately red flag water loss but, low CYA = which is present, is the number one sign — which we have here.

Recommend re-Testing chemistry in one to 30 days to help confirm water loss status

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Due for Updates $1000

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Due for Updates 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

Both skimmers need parts updates = float, float o ring, lids ($300 or less x 2), and maybe new weighted baskets if desired ($50 x 2).

The main drain covers are due to be updated for safety ($200 x 2) but may be difficult due to proximity. Note this would not be a VGBA compliant drain, and should be updated regardless, still at time of next re plaster the cost to update may run $1K+ for a new channel drain installed.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Poor $300

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

Due for updates , working condition overall - tail, hose adjustments, swivels updated ? , etc = $300 or less likely.

Currently doing nose dives and rear right tire not moving with alignment.

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 Float Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Running continuously , recommend service / new head and re confirm status ($250 Or less)

Pool Light Condition: Turns on - Issues Present$1200

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

It appears both pool lights have condensation and or rust water present. South west light turns on and north on occasion via specialty switch ?

Recommend replacement can for both for safety ($200-1250+ x 2) + install $400 x 2

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

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Filter Condition: Due for Service $200

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite S8m150
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Recommend standard bi yearly service ($150+)

And new gauge ($50)

Otherwise working.

Filter Pump Condition: Newer - Working - Without Issue$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair IntelliFlo 2021 Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Working without issue.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Newer - Working Without Issue$0

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris Pb4 sq
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Working without issue.

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$750

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
750
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Recommend updating the light switches , breakers to GFCI, and electrical visit = $750 or less

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $

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

No longer being used

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)$800

Overall Details

Due for uv coverage ($50 uv mesh) + paint and re label + re valve suction side (all for $750 or less - includes leak repair on return plumbing)



Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Updated but due for service

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Leak at 1” threaded to t connection - recommend repair.

Condition
Poor
Notes

Light junction box may be slightly lower than code = 12-18” - can be checked at time of next electrical visit

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Blemish on surface steps

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Surface Ext.

Water loss ? Seen on exposed east wall. Likely tile line or surface due to age related.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $17025Est. Totals


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