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1466 English Way, Olivehurst, Ca (11:00 AM - August 24, 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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $125

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden, Mesh Side of home
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

Pool Surface Condition: Fair - 20yrs -Older - Blemsihes Seen $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
18' by 34' 50-100% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Fair, worn, small blemishes seen, but overall nominal

Approx 15+-22 yrs old.

Tile Condition: Fair / Issues Developing ?$1500

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Low 130
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone 1000 No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The tile choice seems nominal, just one tile in the skimmer throat looks like it’s wearing incorrectly, still no major issue seen.

Skimmer Throat to tile seems ideal.

Heavy calcium build up even on raised wall ($1k+ to remove).

South east wall , moving when walking on it, not majorly loose but some - likely will require attention in the next 1-24 months to prevent fall hazard ($100-500+)

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $550

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) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 140+ (Extremely High) 400 - 650 (Slightly High)
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 - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

Recommend modification asap - high chl / cya / cal hardness.

Likely drain 1/2 or full - $300+

If full drain may be wise to also light acid rinse ($500+) as algae seems present

Re chem once full - $250

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $1000

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 2 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
400
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Two covers due to be updated due to age and condition ($200x2).

The skimmer is due to have minor updates, float , float o ring , weighted basket , lid , and maybe weir soon ($600 or less)

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

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 280/380
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Cleaner unit is due to have its hose / tail / swivels / tires updated - right rear tire not spinning ($205 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

Running during visit. Recommend service to float to confirm if float is of issue - could not access canister - lid closed

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$600

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

Light can had condensation. Rec replacement can

New can $200-1250+
Install $400

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Older - Working - Nearly due for Major Service $560

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Jandy Cl460
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Nearly due for a filter cleaning ($155 or less) in the next 30-60 days.

Filter is older. Remove cover from pressure gauge ($10).

Band is 100% tight indicating a new o ring , and band may be due soon ($400 or less).

Filter Pump Condition: Good$50

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Jandy FloPro ≤ 0.99HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Ideal. Recommend lid o ring / service $50 or less
Filter Pump Additional Repairs
50

Booster Pump Condition: Good$100

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Super pro WB075 ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Working without issue. Newer.

Rec connecting bonding wire ($100)

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

No GFCI seen for pumps or light except plug.

Recommend updating to sub panel + breakers ($500 or less) + electricians install $500.

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: Fair - Working Condition$2100

Overall Details

Recommend re labeling ($50) and covering from the sun using a UV mesh $50+

One valve present. Not of issue.



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		 Notes

Rec service described above.
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

Recommend updating o zone unit $500-1200+
Condition
 Notes

Simple fix $100 or less or ideally update to all hard plumbing for longevity ($500 or less).
Condition
Poor		 Notes

Recommend updating the only 3 return heads ($300 or less) with specialty variable speed heads 1”
Condition
 Notes

Possible water seepage during water fall use - ran for 30 min - some minor moisture seen.

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $8040Est. Totals

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