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6865 Boardwalk Dr., Granite Bay, Ca (11:00 AM - August 12, 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
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: Fair/ Poor - 20Yrs - Blemishes Present $0

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

Poor clarity, less than 50%, Older surface , Blemsihes seen throughout, calcium fishers present throughout in abundance, re bar repair done (dolphin mosaic) seems to be ideal

Older surface may be nearing expiration soon = cost to re surface this size pool $10-14k

At that time consider a better water tight option for approx 50 linear feet of rock work - to upstate these areas to a more ideal standard = $5-10k+ depending on options. Current setup is a low cost way / less than ideal for water right = rock at water line.

Tile Condition: Issues Present$4000

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet High 125
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone Other Other
Mastic Repair
4000
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The Pool is exposed on it south side, helping to look for any signs of water loss, some is seen on the south middle end / rust present - recommend attn

The rock work on the spa spill over is also due for attn

Water line rock and water fall rock all are due for attn soon

All to help prevent water loss

$1-4k+

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $375

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 0 (Very Low) .05 (Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 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?
Increasing chlorine, adjusting chemicals to proper levels, and doing enzyme and phosphate treatments along with 2 separate filter cleanings, one before treatments and one after will help reduce or eliminate algae ($375) No
Additional Water Quality Notes

Low Chlor / High ph / alk

low cya / medium level cal hardness.

Recommend modification to chemistry $100-200 or less

And water treatments for clarity / dissolved organics ($175-350) note black algae present

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Safety Updates $1500

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend Safety Updates 2
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
2 N/A 4 or more 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
1200
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Water level too high to check skimmer throats.

Recommend updating the float , float o ring , - otherwise ideal x 2 - $300 or less

Main drain pool x 4

Main drain spa x 2

All covers due to be updated for age - $200 x 6 installed.

Note drains are not VGBA complaint in spa. But pool may be a recommend checking to confirm underwater / at time of service

Vs Amazon each cover $50 or less

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Working - Newer - Updates Soon $105

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

Recommend minor updates soon / center drive ? / rusted screws on machine / tail non high functional , low function.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs
105

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

No float present. Recommend adding a float and re checking functionality of fill line

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1200

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 100'
Pool Light Notes

Both pool lights have expired and are due for updates, a new light can is $200-$1250 , plus labor to install $400 x 2

Spa Light Condition: Damaged$600

Spa Light #1 Spa Light #2
Spa Light Notes
Water Present inside light lens.
Spa Light Additional Notes

Seemingly older light with condensation present inside the light can, 6 inch light, $200-1150 new can + labor $400

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Filter Condition: Recommend Attn - Older - Due for Quarterly Service $600

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward 4025
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Seap-Leaking - at tank o ring ($200 or less ?)

Pressure gauge is newer.

Elements likely due for updates ($400+) unless replaced in the past 12-24 months.

Note I likely wouldn’t recommend putting too much more money into this old filter vs replacement. Outside of standard outlined service / vs sand filter.

Filter Pump Condition: Good$10

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair I3 3hp Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Like new. Without issue. Lid o ring lube needed ($10)

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
10

Booster Pump Condition: 10Yrs Old - Rec Minor Attn$500

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair La01n ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Working. Due for hose update soon ($200 or less) or more ideally hard plumbing instead ($500 or less). Hose return connection point leaking.

Spa Jet Pump Condition: Good$100

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Hayward Tri-Star 2.00HP - 2.50HP
Spa Jet Additional Notes

Working. Minor lid o ring leak , and also likely due for lid o ring / basket update - service $100 or less


Waterfall Pump Condition: Good$100

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Tri Star 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Working. Without major issue. Original but likely little used, so ideal.

Lid o ring and likely basket due for minor service ($100 or less).

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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $6000

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Hayward H400? Nat Gas 17 yrs old ?
Heater Additional Notes

Display lights up but no check valve after heater to chlorinator, therefore metal exchange is likely of issue as well as other issues likely present.

Updated heater gas is approx 4-5k + install $1k

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Original Panel - Due for Safety Updates$800

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
800
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Working panel.

Breakers due to be updated to GFCI variable at least ($200) + light / other equipment GFCI breakers $200 and electrician labor $400+

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$750

Overall Details

Due to salt / likely high chlorine - I am seeing signs of water loss via seal issues / lack of service - recommend full seal service to all o rings present to bring back up to like new condition (due every 10 years + - overdue)

Service to all o rings and Valving (16 valves - at least two are newer - $1k or less for o ring service $1500+ or less for all new internals

Recommend covering from the sun using a UV mesh ($50)

And re painting and re labeling soon ($200 or less).



Condition
Notes

Working

Condition
Good
Notes

Solar Valving - working

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Missing check valve ($500 or less)

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

TILE section related , more water loss seen on backside of water fall - not a lot. But some.

Condition
Notes

Air induction line due for minor attn

Clear out any degree - back flush if possible ($100 or less)


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $17015Est. Totals


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