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4841 Jerry Way, Sacramento, Ca (12:00 PM - August 19, 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, Wrought Iron Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Locked gate.

Pool Surface Condition: $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
<10K Gallons
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 20' 50-100% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface is older, pitting, present, and check, cracking or scratches seen in the deep end.

I would not anticipate the surface lasting too much longer, the cost to Plaster this pool would likely run between 6 to 10,000

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$5000

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 N/A or none Other
Mastic Repair
5000
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile is likly the original older than 30 years tile and is nearing updating mortar, the only area of current concern is inside the skimmer throat, which appears to have been updated in the relative recent past… still may need attention as I am seeing lifted tiles / signs of movement ?

Additionally, the coping stone around the pool, especially on the east side of the pool and some of the west side has missing mortar and is noticeably very loose in a danger near the skimmer, lifted slightly / trip hazard and will need immediate attention.

Additionally, there is some gaps forming on the right hand side or the east side of the pool coping between the concrete and the coping. This may need to be filled in and or grind it as well.

Approx cost to address all of these issues is 3-5k+

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $200

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 1 (Low) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 0 - 100 (Very 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

Overall clean and clear, hard to tell if surface is stained (most likely) or some organic build up (least likely).

Recommend chemicals to balance chemistry $200

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Issues Seen $350

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Issues Seen 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
300
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

For an unknown reason, there is rust coming from the center of the main drain, recommend attention to confirm issue ($300 or less)

The skimmer is due to have a new weighted basket ($50 or less), otherwise ideal.

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

The bottom cleaner unit is relatively new and in fair condition recommend only minor modifications, which will include one or two new tires and a new tail soon not now though ($105 or less).

Note the bottom cleaner unit was getting stuck on the steps in the entry recommend adjustments to resolve

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

Working. Hose connected. Running constantly. Recommend checking to confirm if fill is still set at correct level / in ideal condition ($20)

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$900

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

The pool light looks relatively new however it appears that it has minor condensation present inside the light lens, and therefore should be updated for safety. Additionally, it does not turn on ($500 light can + labor $400).

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Working - Newer. $0

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Cnc 200?
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Working Condition, filter element is likely newer / recently serviced.

No major issues seen. Like new.

Filter Pump Condition: Working - Newer $0

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

No major issues seen. Working. Like new.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Working - Small Return Leak$300

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Single Speed
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Seemingly newer, very hard to see due to HEAVY foliage coverage , recommend moving the pump to accommodate service / use ($100 or less to dig out debris) and ideally resolve the return leak via hard plumbing instead ($500) or a lower cost option is simple service ($200 or less).

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$750

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
750
Board & Timer Additional Notes

There is a dual timer set up, but they are not being used in that fashion. Both timers are incredibly covered with landscape foliage. It appears the older plug is due for service, recommend updating to GFCI, and also recommend updating the pad to a GFCI subpanel ($400+ electricians service $350+).

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$1100

Overall Details

It appears on the return side of the filter. We have an older valve that will likely need to be cut out and replaced as well as an old energy bowl that will need to be cut out and replaced for less than $1k in parts and labor.

That will include repainting and relabeling the pad and covering from the sun using a UV mesh.



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
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Condition
Poor
Notes

Older switch.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

This GFCI is non functional - likely tripped for safety and is due to be updated $100+


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $8850Est. Totals


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