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121 Prospector Ct., Folsom, Ca (1:00 PM - August 14, 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
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Fencing, located around the pool partial and into the property,

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $16000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
18' by 30' 50-100% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface is older likely over 25 -32 years, I do see pitting present, especially in the shallow end, I do see some heavy wear throughout

I do see a large chunk of plaster missing down to gunite - recommend immediate repair

It is likely that the surface is due to be updated now vs later.

The cost to resurface 11-14k in season this sized pool.

Repair repair $1-2k

Tile Condition: Poor$3700

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Low 115
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone 700 1000
Mastic Repair
2000
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile is all original, the raised wall rock appears to all the original, and in relatively good condition, but I would imagine there was going to need to be some new waterproofing done on the rock work - at the very least New mortar around the waterfall and investigating where the rock work may be losing water at this time.

The cost to reorder the rock area, especially at the waterline between 1-2k+

There is a light to medium calcium buildup present that can be removed if desired ($700+)

The Spa spillover area appears to be nearing service need date, recommend service soon, especially at the water spill over part (1k+).

Or more ideally it might be wise is to consider updating the tile all the way around the pool and inside the skimmer throats at time of next re-plastering ($1500-2500).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $400

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 0 (Very Low) 1 (Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 20 - 45 (Low) 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?
No Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

Do you water quality is poor algae is present, appears to be new water, or water loss is present.

Recommend balancing and re-Testing to confirm water loss status ($200 or less).

Also recommend algae treatments, $200 or less. Algae present

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Due for Updates $1100

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 1 1
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
400
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There is one main drain in the pool and one in the Spa,

The main drain in The Pool appears to have one line that is capped and maybe another line that goes to a skimmer, it does appear that that pipe may be lower, lower than the drain cover, but still is likely due for some minor attention / new updated safety cover ($200) also note at time of next Re Plaster- recommend updating to channel drains at 1K each - 1 in pool and one in spa.

The Spa main drain cover is Older and due to be updated as well $200

But note, neither one of these are VGBA complaint and should be updated soon -. If not at the next re plaster.

Both skimmers are due to have all of their parts updated, lid , weir, float , float o ring , weighted basket ($700 or less).

Note at time of next week Plaster it may be wise to at least consider a new skimmer install installation $1k x 2.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged $1500

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Maytronics Proteus DX3 Robot
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Not functioning the bottom cleaner itself appears to turn on, but it does not appear to boot the bottom cleaner at all, the bottom cleaner itself looks older and heavily worn, the controller, appears functional without major issue

He like unit updated is likely around 1500

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs
1500

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 manual Phil is functioning however it is leaking. Recommend service to resolve ($125-250 or less)

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1200

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

There are two pool lights present. Both are the older 8 inch, Swim quip light, at time of next re Plaster both of these light can niches can be updated ideally to a 10 inch can niche, at approximately $1000 each x 2 + 1 spa.

The cost for a new pool light ranges from 200 up to 1250 + labor $400

In the meantime, recommend updating the pool light can new

Spa Light Condition: Recommend Updates$600

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

The spotlight is also expired. Recommend updating for safety ($200-1250) + labor $400

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Damaged $900

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward 525 Swim Clear
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

When the Pump boots up momentarily, the filter has higher pressure, indicating the elements at the least are likely due to be updated ($400+) and/or serviced ($150+) + new gauge $50 + likely new o ring set $300

But a better option might be to consider a new filter complete at around $850 - like the aqua star PLF 35,000 + install $800

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged$2000

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Econoflo Usa Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Is Pump while overall fair condition appears to have a faulty switch on its rear motor, this may be a simple repair where minor service ($250 or less) could resolve it but more likely this is a low quality pump and may require a replacement controller or Dr. or Motor (less than 1k with parts and service) vs a high-quality pump = Superflo Vs = $1200+ labor $800

Or even better i3 1.5 or 3hp $1600-1800+ labor $800

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
2000

Booster Pump Condition: Damaged ?$1500

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris Pb4sq ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Could not fully test due to nonworking Pump status, but if the pump has expired, the cost to replace with new hard plumbing is less than 1500.

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) $6000

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Hayward 400k Btu
Heater Additional Notes

Non working. Recommend removal $500 or replacement after checking gas line integrity - $4-5k for new heater and $1k for labor install.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1000

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

The main panel is being bypassed to allow the one filter pump to function, using its built-in timer.

This is fine, but there are a lot of exposed and unconnected wires present, also the breakers should be updated to GFCI for safety ($600 in parts +) electricians visit $400+

Note that there are many new phone connected panel options from $1500-2500+

Auxiliary Timer Condition: $

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

Salt Control Systems Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$2500

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
Yes No No No
Salt Control System Additional Notes

Seems possible it may be working but not likely

A new salt system is $1500-2500 installed.

Note a better option is a UV & Ozone system at the same cost but best quality water.

Valves & Fittings Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$3000

Overall Details

There are two Older three-way valves that are due to be cut out and replaced.

There are three unions that are due to be cut out and replaced

There is one red handled ball valve that is due to be cut out and replaced

The plumbing all could be compacted, considerably and downsized.

The pad is due to be repainted and relabeled.

It is currently missing one return actuator, and the suction side actuator is dead

Estimate of 2500 to do all the plumbing work outlined.



Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Dead actuator

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Return side missing its actuator

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Gas junction ?

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Reinforce this accident waiting to happen via electrician service ($500+)

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

There is a large rebar stain present in the Spa spillover wall, this area alone will likely require some additional repair 1-2k + the cost of resurfacing.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $41775Est. Totals


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