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109 Austin Dr., Folsom, Ca (1:00 PM - August 18, 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
The access gate does not swing away from the pool, 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

Also recommend small adjustments to allow self closing self latching - even when 10% open / Spring hardware is seemingly temporary or ready to fail.

Pool Surface Condition: Fair - No Major Blemishes - 25 yr Surface $100

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
<10K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
17' by 17' 50-100% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface appears to have no pitting or any loose surfaces present, The surface is slightly abrasive and not as smooth or as new and will allow more organic matter to grow as a result of the slightly abrasive surface
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Overall ideal for its age. Blemishes seen, but nothing substantial.

Two circular rust colored blemish in the steps area, likely surface only vs rebar. Can be removed / tested for less than $100

Some rust seen on top entry step - likely surface only.

Overall the Plaster is older than 25 years and is towards the end of its lifecycle. Typically surface last 20 to 30 years the surface is in good condition overall, but once water loss occur occurs than resurfacing will be required.

Tile Condition: Recommend Updates Soon$4250

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 80 Linear Feet Ideal 50
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone Medium Build Up ($550) Other
Mastic Repair
700
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile all appears to be original. We are starting to see where around the overflow and fill lines.

The skimmer to Tile connection appears to be in ready to be serviced condition.

And the mortar in the waterfall is due to be updated with waterproofing

All can be updated for 2-3k or less.

The decking around the pool has original plastic channel drains, the channel drains have widened and essentially created a few trip hazards, recommend attention to at least grind down and remove the trap hazard at the southeast corner of the concrete deck, and all the way to the southwest ($700+).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $300

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
8.0+ (Very High) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 - 50 (Low) 100 - 140 (High) 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 No No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality isn’t conclusive on water loss being present or not, skewed by high chlorine levels so not as accurate; we have low calcium hardness , and we have ideal cyanuric acid, recommend recheck in 1 to 30 days to help confirm if water loss is present.

Still water quality needs adjustment right away - likely less than $100 in chemicals.

Note that when chemical levels are re aligned algae may bloom and require algae treatments ($200+).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $700

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend Updates 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 is due to have its float, float o ring, weir door, and lid updated for safety ($500 or less)

The main drain is due to be updated to VGBA compliance, the cover itself should be updated now for safety ($200), and the drain itself at next re plaster stage ($1K+)

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Fair, minimal parts needed for tune-up ($105) $105

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

Recommend minor updates = tail , sponge , rear float, maybe hose / unit adjustments. $105 or less.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: $0

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

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1000

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

Update light asap to avoid injury / glass in pool - pool due to be drained and cleaned (to prevent glass injury) ($400+) and replace the pool light can ($200-1250+) + labor $400

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

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Filter Condition: Fair - Non Leaking $50

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Waterway Label Missing - Likely 340 Sqft
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

No issue seen, working. Recommend a new gauge soon ($50)

Filter Pump Condition: Great$100

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair I3 w Screen Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Recommend Minor attn to bonding wire (not connected) - $100 or less

Otherwise like new.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
100

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: $

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

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Recommend Safety Updates $1000

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

Working. Non GFCI, recommend updates $200 breakers to GFCI and plugs as well as a new switch for the light and possibly a sub panel may be needed ($400+) + electricians fee $400+

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$800

Overall Details

Due for minor updates, recommend service to Valving ($500 or less) painting and re labeling as well as covering from the sun using a UV mesh ($300)



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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $8530Est. Totals


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