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9944 Great Skua Way, Elk Grove, Ca (3:00 PM - 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
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: Blemsihes Present $14010

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
16' by 30' 10-50% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

One obvious rebar issue and a separate likely rebar blemishes present, one below light can, the other near the bottom, likely both of these areas will require repair ($1k +/- each ?).

Note the correct way to repair rebar is to completely cut out and update the affected area between 6 inches up to 18 inches overlapping rebar (best way).

Also there are missing surfaces present, one seen in the shallow end, indicating the surface is likely on the last 10-25% of its life cycle. Recommend a minor patch ($10) ideally in this pit location, to help minimize water loss at this spot - when applicable.

Additionally, the surface appears to be older than 15 to 25 years - and may be nearing expiration - the cost to re-Plaster a pool This size would be between 8 to 12,000.

Tile Condition: Older - Issues Present$2000

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal 105
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic N/A or none Other
Mastic Repair
2000
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Some mortar wear, mostly seen at skimmer connection ($500-1k) / corners and the waterfall is due for re water proofing ($1k+)

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $100

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.2 - 7.6 (Slightly High) 5 - 10 (Slightly High) 5 - 10 (Slightly High) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 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 No
Additional Water Quality Notes

Higher chlorine, lower pH, and alkalinity, lowers CYA, but nominal calcium hardness, water loss not obvious - but low CYA is one sign of water loss. Recommend re checking in 1-30 days to help confirm.

Balance chemical $100 or less to help confirm.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Minor Attn. $500

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend Minor Attn. 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 1 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
200
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer needs a new float / float o ring / weighted basket / lid ($300 or less).

Main drain covers may be older than 7 years, if so, recommend updating the covers ($100 or less x 2).

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

Cleaner needs minor attn / tuned down / tail / tires soon

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: $0

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
Yes No Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Could not open the canister, could not check the float. Appears set slightly too high. Recommend checking and servicing.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$2450

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

Condensation present inside the light lens, a like light is $1050+ labor to install $400

Additionally the micro light is failed and due to be updated $600+ +labor $400.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Fair - Working - Due for Service $800

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite S7m400
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Working. Leaking from top union, and pressure gauge not functioning ? ($50) / filter is likely due for quarterly service ($150+) and then confirm element status - if elements are older than 18-24 months may be due for replacement ($600+) which I feel is likely due to lack of maintenance on pressure gauge.

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

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
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Working, not leaking at this time. No major issues seen.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Fair - Working - Without Issue$0

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

Working without issue. Sun exposed, but ideal.

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 Update$400

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
400
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Board is in working condition. No issues with its function.

Safety Update would include getting up to GFCI on the main breaker to lights ($100 or less + electrician $300) otherwise it’s nice to see the correct variable speed breaker present , and GFCI plug / outlet.

Again not required just a formality to bring it to full GFCI

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Good $

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

Solar is automated and actuator is functioning.

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$1650

Overall Details

Equipment pad appears to be recently updated / serviced. No major leaks present.

Recommend covering from uv using a uv mesh ($50) as well as re painting and labeling the pad ($100).



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
Poor
Notes

May be a previous leak repair. Might be leaking now - recommend a double check $50 or less.

Just keep an eye to see if water loss pools under the valve

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Salt cell expired - $950+ to replace

Condition
Good
Notes

Previous Leak repair at return line.

Condition
Notes

Poor quality check valve. Will need to be updated ($500 or less) to a serviceable version

Condition
Notes

Non GFCI main breaker


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $22140Est. Totals


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