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2001 Maryal Dr., Sacramento, Ca (11:00 AM - August 13, 2026)

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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

Pool Surface Condition: Good / Fair - Blemishes Seen $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
16' by 32' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Overall ideal. Approx 7-10 yrs or less. Blemsihes seen on steps. Deep end walls.

Tile Condition: Issues Developing - Due to Age$3950

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 Light Build Up ($450) 1500
Mastic Repair
2000
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile appears to be older likely original over 25 to 30 years old, tile issue are more noticeable on the west end of the pool, where the mortar is beginning to separate from the coping area and showing its age. The Tile overall is likely due to be touched up / re mortared soon and or serviced soon (1-10 years or less) - $1500+

The coping is beginning to loosen most noticeable throughout the pool, and there’s a few few spots around the skimmer that need to be touched up for safety, otherwise a Concrete has settled, but no noticeable cracks larger than a dime - due for mastic / attn ($1-2k) - due now

Some calcium build up present but nothing too heavy. Just areas of light and medium build up.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $300

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.2 - 7.6 (Slightly High) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 120 - 150 (High) 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 No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

Very high chlorine levels, also high cya. Recommend drain and refill of at least 50% ($300 or less) of the water to allow proper re balance.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Older Skimmer - Updated MD $500

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Older Skimmer - Updated MD 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
Yes
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Main drain appears VGBA compliant - recommend a closer look to confirm.

Older skimmer, likely original 35+ years.

Recommend only updates ; float - float o ring - weir door - lid ($500 or less).

Note that the skimmer is original and is the screw in style, and may develop issue, soon and ideally should be updated in the next 1 to 10 years or less ($1500+) which is relatively easily done, and gives you an opportunity to hard plumbing, a second main drain line, which is most ideal ($1k+).

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

Due for service , wheels / back up valve - are not driving as they should. Also hose / floats and tail due for service ($105 or less).

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

The Auto Fill manual valve is leaking during use, it could just use a simple flush or a rebuild ($250+).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$600

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

Even though the pool light looks relatively new, it does appear to have light condensation present inside the light lens between 10 to 25% - therefore recommend update with a new light can ($200-1250+) + labor install $400

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Fair - Due for Service $600

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Ccp 320 - 2014
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Filter is functioning leak free however the pressure gauge is bad $50 and likely the elements are due to be serviced $150 or more likely the elements are due for updating and or replacement ($400+).

Filter Pump Condition: Good$150

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair IntelliFlo 2 - 2018 Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is no longer connected or secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Filter pump is less than eight years old, does appear to be due for a pump lid o ring and basket service ($50 or less) and ideally for safety a bonding wire attached ($100 or less) otherwise in ideal working condition.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
150

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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $5000

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Aquadyne 2
Heater Additional Notes

Older no longer functioning Gas Line is turned off, it appears to be closer to a 200,000 BTU heater, recommend removal ($500+) or for a light heater expect a cost of between 2000 to 4000 + install labor ($1k+) but first check the Gas Line to make sure it is able to support a heater / gas draw.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Older - Not Secured$1000

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

There are two timers installed both timers function, the filter pump, and the booster pump, both are independent, yellow dial timers, they are not interconnected, they also are not 100% secure from falling / supporting weight - recommend safety update = which should include adding GFCI breaker to variable speed pump and pool light ($400 parts and $300 electrical labor) + support $300 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: Poor - Recommend Updates$1500

Overall Details

The equipment pad has a lot of original copper plumbing, there does not appear to be any leaks present, but the Plumbing can be updated, if desired ($1k or less). This would include repainting and relabeling, as well as hard plumbing for the booster pump.



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

Recommend updates soon 1-10 years.

Condition
Poor
Notes

Recommend hard plumbing

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Cheap bent plates for
Cleaner

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

A little small for the filter pump (mfg wants independent GFCI Siemens breaker - for this ) and cleaner AND heater - but possible. Recommend likely updating to bring to compliant / safe

Condition
Poor
Notes

Maybe to Save on cost the return heads are original ? and my opinion should’ve been updated at rep Plaster recommend investigating this further and finding out if you can update the heads for safety $500 or less.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $14080Est. Totals


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