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2603 Woodacre Ln., Lincoln, Ca (9:00 AM - August 18, 2026)

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Front Of House Pool Spa

Equipment Pad

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Good $0

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Working, without issue.

Pool Surface Condition: Blemishes / Issues Present $500

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
10K - 15K Gallons Pebble Surface
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 30' 0-10% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

There are many rust colored blemishes seen on the surface of the pool and spa.

One area of concern is on the right (East) side of the pool, there is a rust colored stain on the step edge, this is most likely a rebar stain based on its location, age, and pattern.

In the east main basin on the south side of the pool surface, there are many rust colored stains, that appear to potentially be from a metal surface spill event.

Recommend checking these stained areas more closely to confirm if they are either rebar related or surface stain only
related via stain treatments first ($500 or less)

The surface is so new that this is not normal and should be addressed now vs later to take advantage of any surface warranty.

The cost to repair each area / item of issue would likely run 1 - 3k each if rebar related.

Recommend treatments first.

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 120
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone N/A or none No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
4000
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Initially I noticed the blue discoloration on the spa spill over, I asked the seller about it, he said that the old heater lost its core in the water and caused a discoloration … that is possible, but you might see it in heavier concentrations around return, jets or other signs and other locations throughout the pool (blue color which is seen)… still this would generally only happen if over acid-ing or potentially over chlorinating / common with salt pools - for for long periods of time.

Also I do not like seeing so much moisture around the base corners of the spa face spillover area itself (pictured) - this may be due to poor quality spillover tile material selection / poor water proofing used in grout mix / therefore re water proofing / re tiling with a better selection will be due likely soon in up to 10 years or less, this should also include re sealing skimmer throat connections to tile and some missing mortar / grout in between some stones seen now / need attn soon ($2-4k) - note I am seeing rust coming through the grout corner (and also seen on the outside of the spa edge to concrete deck - signs of previous water loss ? / moisture migration) from inside this supposed to be fully sealed spa spillover area. With it being so new, this is one of my main concerned items. Recommend attn to confirm if this is surface only (not likely) or if it’s rooted with structure compromise due to high chlorine levels for prolonged periods of time.

The skimmer throats mortar seals appear present but skimmer throats are deep and water level high - making visual inspection of these areas difficult.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $480

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
8.0+ (Very High) 0 (Very Low) 0 (Very Low) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 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?
Yes, Light Algae was found In Shade or Corners of Pool, A phosphate treatment ($85) will help reduce dissolved organics (100-1000ppb) by coagulating organics for 7-10 days allowing collection to occur on the filter. A filter cleaning is required after treatment., An enzyme treatment would reduce dissolved organics additionally through enzyme breakdown and oxidization ($65), Filter Cleaning and Filter Treatment 1 - 10 days after treatments would help reduce and eliminate algae and organic debris ($125), Increasing chlorine and adjusting chemicals to proper levels will help reduce or eliminate algae ($205) No No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

Water is out of balance, recommend adjustments, simple treatments of less than $50-200+ to bring it back to ideal + below info

There very well may be black algae present near the spa spillover into the pool tile bench area… black specs - they do come off, so may just be simple debris (likely not due to presence of other algae, therefore recommend additional algae treatments to help eliminate the black algae (if present and confirmed $280+)

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Minor Updates $200

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend Minor 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
Yes
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmers are due to have their floats / float o rings updates soon - rubber seal is moving / missing / due for attn - $200 or less

VGBA compliant covers / drains.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged, unit is in distressed shape and will need more than $250 in repair items currently, consider replacement options ($405-655+). $650

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

A robot cleaner such as this one is likely only going to work 1 - 3 years max, this one appears to be close to 2-3 years and many parts are brittle, cracking, and hard to open and close, treat is showing age, and overall poor shape. Recommend budgeting for a new cleaner unit in the next 1 - 3 years or less ($600+)

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Good ($10)$20

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

Recommend flush / filling this canister with water to flush debris - common once per year ($20)

Note the fill was running non stop. Recommend checking fill again after flush to confirm if issue is present.

Also note that auto fill run is angled into the pool.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$3300

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

There are three pool lights in the pool, one is slightly working , the other two not. Recommend updates = light is approx $700 + install $400 x 3 lights

Spa Light Condition: Damaged$1100

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

I was unable to get the spa light to turn on, therefore the spa light may most likely be expired ($700 light + labor $400)

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Recommend Service $155

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Jandy CL 460
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

High pressure. Likely due for quarterly service now, small drip on tank o ring. $155 or less to service.

Filter Pump Condition: Good$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Jandy Vs Flo Pro Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Without issue.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$150

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Jandy Vs Flo Pro ≥ 2.50HP
Spa Jet Additional Notes

Just a simple leaking return union recommend service to resolve ($150 or less)


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: Poor $200

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Jandy JXI + Heat Pro
Heater Additional Notes

There are two heaters installed.

1. Working - Like New - Nat Gas heater, without issue.

2 Heat pump is working, but potential issue present due to water loss seen at heater union - likely a simple fix, however this is a new pad (less than 2 years old) and likely should not be leaking this soon, still simple service should resolve it - note at time of service recommend looking into this heater core to see signs of abuse (as old heater failed due to abuse - so much abuse the heater core expired and discolored the pool - the heat pump has a similar metal heater core and is VERY likely to have or will soon have the same issue - which may also likely require repair or more likely replacement ($3-8k+) - therefore recommend a simple $200 or less service call to resolve the leak and use a lighted camera to view inside this heater core if passive to look for signs of catastrophic issue.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Working Condition - Recommend Safety Check $10

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
10
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Minor concern seeing a 70 AMP supply breaker and over 100 AMPS in breakers at the pool panel, not out bounds (80% rule is still pushing it)

Recommend checking panel under full load to confirm its able to handle this load WITH the heat pump present (high amp usage 30-50+)

Otherwise all pieces are GFCI, except for two breakers (low voltage pool lights + heat pump).

Electrician / 1 min safety check $10.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: $

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

Salt Control Systems Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1350

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

Likely a dead cell due to age + No Chlor present even though conditions are seemingly correct for chlorine production.

Recommend service to confirm first if cell is in fact expired ($150+) but likely a new cell is due ($900+ labor $300+) based on current findings of salt / power / flow present and no chlor present.

Valves & Fittings Condition: Fair - Working Condition$1000

Overall Details

Working. No leaks seen. Recommend covering from the sun using UV mesh, and possibly repainting and re-labeling the equipment pad ($300 or less).



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
Good
Notes

It may be an option to add a check valve ($500 installed or less) to the spa bubbler, BUT It happens to create a perfect opportunity to drain down the spa spillover below the spillover edge, which is ideal for spillover edge longevity.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Leaking heat pump heater union pictured.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Rust stains seen here.

Condition
Good
Notes

Salt readings seem high / ideal

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Likely yellow + potential black alage seen.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $13115Est. Totals


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