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4704 Gatwick Ct., Rocklin, Ca (11:00 AM - August 25, 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 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: $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
20' by 38' 50-100% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Mottling present throughout. Mostly seen in middle end, and some of deep end.

Blemish seen ? around the main shelf edge - doesn’t appear to be of substantial issue at this time.

Overall, the surface does have a fair amount of wear and mottling, even though the surface is approximately 11 years old, it does look to be closer to 20 - 25 years old due to poor water quality.

Overall, I do not see any major issues I would not expect the surface to be of the highest quality much longer than the next 3 to 10+ years.

Tile Condition: Blemishes / Poor Construction Quality$9450

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal 130
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Light Build Up ($450) Other
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The spa spillover edge was likely not water proofed correctly, as they did not use the appropriate edge material and now we see gaps / wear forming. This could lead to substantial issues especially under ground…. Recommend repair asap to avoid on going erosion.

(current issue seen) The cost to redo the corner issue only $500-1500+

(Potential) The cost to redo a poor quality spillover tile / edge $2-5k+

Water line tile has approx $455+ of calcium build up that can be removed if desired.

Also note for some reason on each corner of the spa - 4x4 tiles, we are seeing unusual calcium / likely de lamination - additionally they may not have used correct tile ? Or water proofing (due to mass amounts of calcium formations seen on these tiles / all the way around the tile itself - even in pool environment, which may lead to the need for these tiles to get re applied correctly / repaired ($1k if only a few issues or 4k+ to re do tile water line - most likely due to mass amounts of issues seen) if determined to be an issue.

Again, based on the poor quality of materials, chosen and already issues seen inside Pool & Spa the builder was likely new and made some poor choices all the way around.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $565

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 0 (Very Low) 0 (Very Low) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 70 - 100 (Slightly 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?
Yes, Light Algae was found In Shade or Corners of Pool, 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, adjusting chemicals to proper levels, and doing enzyme and phosphate treatments along with 2 separate filter cleanings, one before treatments and one after will help reduce or eliminate algae ($375) No No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

Recommend chemical treatments ASAP to balance and treat organics ($300-565+) (today / tomorrow) otherwise algae will begin to bloom and turn quite green in 1-10 days ($300+).

Note water quality does not show signs of water loss but we do see water loss on the pool equipment pad, therefore this leak on the equipment pad is likely not very old, either way, recommend resolving the leak on the equipment pad and recheck in chemistry in 1 to 30 days to confirm results.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $2400

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend Updates 2
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
2 N/A 4 or more 3 or more
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
2000
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Main drain covers due to be updated soon for safety 4x in spa and 6x in pool = $200 x 10 installed.

There are two skimmers, it appears the east skimmer has a new updated float, and float o ring - recommend adding a new weighted basket and a new weir door ($200).

The West skimmer needs the same as well ($200). Note the West skimmer has more significant organic discoloration.

Additionally, note that inside the skimmer throat on the west skimmer we do see some rebar, bleeding, and potential issues - where this skimmer area may need to be redone and reinforced ($2-3k+) in the next 5 to 15 years.

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

Poor quality / older unit - rec updates $205 or less

Hose / swivels / tires etc

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 , dirty can , recommend service ($125+) and check float for issue

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$3400

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

There are two pool lights in the pool,

There is a larger 10 inch light in the main body and one smaller spa size light in the entryway area.

The main pool light appears to have expired / water condensation is present inside the light lens. The cost for a new light can of this size at similar quality $1250 + labor / programming / install $500

The smaller Spa size light in the entry step area also has condensation present and will need to be updated as well, soon, ideally now for safety.

A comparable light is $1150 + labor $500

Spa Light Condition: Damaged$1650

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

The light turns on and operates, but also has condensation - recommend attention / update for safety

$1150 comp light + labor $500

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: $0

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

Likely due for service ($150) also include adding a new gauge $50.

Confirm if filter element is older and due for replacement ($500+)

Filter Pump Condition: Working / Older / Sun Damaged$50

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite IntelliPro 2015 Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Sun damaged screen / display. Likely overdue for replacement as this pump is obsolete and displays ($500+) are harder and harder to come by - once water gets in via the worn away buttons it’s over - due for service +$400 and the display.

Note the new version of this pump is approx $1900 Pentiar i3 3hp

For now we have a full working ideal pump - recommending covering at least the display from UV asap ($50+)

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
50

Booster Pump Condition: Damaged ? Appears Newer - Cannot Tell If of Issue$700

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Low Cost Intermatic ? ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

It appears that this newer pump may have a leak, hard to determine where due to potential secondary leak at heater.

Or the heater may only have a heater leak.

If this pump needs to be replaced the costs are as follows

$300 pump
$400 labor

Spa Jet Pump Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$550

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Max E Pro 1.25HP - 1.50HP
Spa Jet Additional Notes

Small leak at drain plug o ring ($50 or less).

Likely motor is of issue. Whole pumping vibrating substantially, and not pumping very much water - might have a clogged impeller ($500 or less in service to resolve).

Note if motor is of issue - $1250+ new like motor installed.


Waterfall Pump Condition: $

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite 1.25HP - 1.50HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Does not appear to maybe have ever been used ? Condensation inside the poop pump.

Panel functions did not turn on this pump. Likely disabled.

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) $6150

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Sta-Rite Nat Gas 400k BTU
Heater Additional Notes

“Working”. Heating only to 91 with service heater light. Note it appears that it may be leaking due to poor water quality ? If so the heater will likely be due to be updated complete ($4-5k heater) + install labor $1k+

Recommend service to confirm if this heater is of issue ($150+).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Working Panel$0

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
Yes - The plug and or breaker are connected to the pool light and test and reset.
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Without issue seen.

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
Salt Control System Additional Notes

Old cell, due to be updated ($1350 installed).

Note that salt is often a difficult technology for all things considered - compared to UV and or ozone system at around the same cost as a much better safer and cleaner alternative

Valves & Fittings Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$2800

Overall Details

The entire equipment pad will need to be repainted and re-labeled to help protect it from the sun, also adding UV mesh ($300 or less).

Note that this is a salt equipment pad meaning it’s a salt Pool that has been abused with saltwater, therefore all the valving will likely need to be serviced ($1-2k) - this means all O-rings on the equipment pad should likely be updated and serviced soon. Additionally, the low-cost to wave valves should be cut out and removed ($500).



Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Leaking return.

Condition
Poor
Notes

Poor quality ball valves

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Blemishes seen on tile - south west side of pool

Condition
N/A
Notes

Water falls / future bowl features are capped but likely ready with great drainage options.

Condition
N/A
Notes

Gas ready on each.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $29645Est. Totals


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