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951 Haight Ct., El Dorado Hills, Ca (10:00 AM - August 14, 2026)

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Equipment #1 Equipment #2 Equipment #3 Equipment #4 Equipment #5

Safety Fencing Condition: Other $125

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
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

“Blindness waiting to happen” this is a dangerous Spring location and should be modified to prevent future injury.

Recommend modifications asap.

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged - Issues Present $15000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
24' by 32' 50-100% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface is nearly completely smoked, this is most notably seen on the shallow and steps and throughout the entire surfaces bottom, a resurfacing on a pool. This size would likely run 12 to 15k in season.

When water loss developed, that would likely be the time that resurfacing would be needed, which appears to be now? Rust stains seen in mini locations, but most notably in the north deep end middle below the wall. This could have just been a simple metal object that fell into the pool and sat for a period of time, but it could also be rebar related, and if so, each rust general area may increase resurfacing cost by 1k+ each area to reinforce and repair if rebar related which again one might be, but the rest do not appear to be.

Additionally, with the cracking in the skimmer area both sides, this may require additional repairs to surface structure, unable to be seen at this time, but could only be discovered once opened and examined further.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$14450

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal 110
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone Light Build Up ($450) Other
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

There are many issues present,

First is the waterfall it does need to be re-waterproofed $1k+ as I am seeing water loss on backside, also there may be earth movement around the waterfall that is causing this as well.

More earth movement on west side of pool, sinking concrete and lifting coping, this 10 x 10 section to demo and replace would likely run 2 to 3000+.

I am seeing cracks, going through the skimmer throat on both sides of the skimmer, which is fairly unusual, they go down into the skimmer throat and into the pool several inches, so likely at the least I would imagine the skimmer area will need to be reinforced and redone 3-5k+

The concrete decking around the pool is in good condition overall it’s just there are some issue on the east side of the pool that is causing all the concrete to move her shift, = lifting concrete around east skimmer / settled Concrete more likely around east side of Concrete pool decking.

Still to prevent trip or injury, recommend at the very least grinding and filling this one area on the east side and one area on the west side as well as one in the middle end (2-3k+)

Note all of this movement is not normal and is a sign of things coming, as settling will likely continue.

Note rock grout is also likely due to be checked for water loss due to how much movement is being seen around the entire pool structure. 1-2k+

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $375

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 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

I see very high chlorine levels very high cya levels, yet relatively low calcium hardness levels, which to me indicates water loss is likely but not Confirmed recommend checking again in 1 to 30 days to help confirm

I would also recommend removing dissolved organics ($375 or less). Likely this Pool has a high phosphate level, not just from overhead debris, which is considerable!, But rather the tapwater may as well = based on the green growth around the auto fill return.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Original - Recommend Updates $1100

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Original - Recommend Updates 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 4 or more N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
800
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are two main drains in the pool and two on the wall likely skimmer equalizers, common in this era, still all four covers are due to be updated at around $200 apiece installed, versus at time of next rep Plaster installing a channel Drain at 1k+ x 2 or more.

Recommend updating the skimmer parts to include a new lid a new basket and a new weir door ($300 installed).

Note for whatever reason it is outfitted with a SP 1070 Hayward lid,

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged, some major parts need to be replaced ($205) $205

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 360
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The bottom cleaner is due for attention, does appear to be able to function and it is relatively new, but it is due for service which may include extending the hose, adding a new tail, potentially updating swivels and floats and etc. ($200 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 Float Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Could not access the fill canister it is screwed closed, but there is a noticeable sound of it running, and there is green alage where fresh water flows / directly below the outlet, indicating freshwater is likely consistent, therefore it is leaning me towards signs that water loss is present.

The cover should be updated ($50). I would only guess the float which is less than $20 might need to be updated ?

Recommend service ($125-250+) to confirm.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1300

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

To me this looked like a Pentair Intelli Brite LED white light - $900 + install labor $400

But note there are much lower cost options available that is just generally one of the higher quality lights, and it appears that maybe you’ll need a light wedge kit added to the light installation $100 or less

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

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Filter Condition: Newer - Due for Service $350

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Aqua Star Plf 35000
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

This filter is newer and working however it is very, very overdue for a filter. Cleaning recommended cleaning ASAP ($150 or less) note that I did see bubbles in the skimmer that looked more chemical related and therefore this might be why the element is so high in pressure, therefore a new element may be a potential $200 or less

Filter Pump Condition: Working Condition$100

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

Some signs of overheating or chemical burn, but overall in fair condition. No issues seen.

Recommend a New Pump lid, O-ring,($100 or less) and again it is clear that this was likely a high chlorine pool based on how the pump lid / skimmer looks - as it is now.

I would hope to get another one to 10 years of additional life remaining in this motor

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
100

Booster Pump Condition: $650

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: Great$850

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
850
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The panel mounts are loose recommend updating

The breakers are non-GFCI, recommend updating

The plug is non-GFCI recommend updating

$350+ parts
$500+ electrician

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$1300

Overall Details


Condition
Good
Notes

Stable light junction box

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

The return valve is showing signs of water loss and due for service,

There are two unions down below there - one is likely due for service, the other is due now.

The third three-way valve is for the waterfall and appears to be working condition recently serviced.

On the section side, we have two valves both appear to be in working condition, but I would still service both of these and the union on the front of the pump as is likely required every 5 to 10 years

Additionally, I would remove the one three-way valve on the section side. There’s no need for it, or at the very least cap if possible

$1k or less.

Also recommend covering from UV + painting, and labeling $300

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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $36055Est. Totals


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