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6111 Fordham Way, Sacramento, Ca (2:00 PM - August 27, 2026)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Good $0

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wrought Iron Around pool
Safety Fencing Notes
The safety fencing is in good working conditon
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $12000

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

The surface is older. There’s pits everywhere. I would not anticipate this surface being watertight at this time.

Expected cost to re surface is $8-12k

Tile Condition: Issues Present$12050

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Low 95
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone Medium Build Up ($550) 5500
Mastic Repair
6000
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile is original and overall in fair condition there are several areas of concern due to age, and it is likely at the next resurfacing, which is soon the tile will need to be updated $1500-2500+ - on the south east side of The Pool. The waterline Tile has a crack going through it to the coping stone / and corner. This will likely need to be updated and repaired additionally ($1-3k+)

Additionally, the coping stones around the edge of the pool are loose and or nearing adherence / mastic fill ($2-3k+).

Inside the skimmer throat where the skimmer meets the tile connection is due to be serviced and updated - included in prescribed work cost.

The skimmer itself has cracks present, in the skimmer itself will likely need to be updated ($2-3k+)

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $375

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.2 - 7.6 (Slightly High) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 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?
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 Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Poor $500

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Poor 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
Other
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

This is an older skimmer. He needs a new weir, basket, lid , and minor service ($500 or less) now, and the skimmer updated at next re surfacing.

The main drain cover has been updated, the cover itself is compliant with the drain is not, at next week Plaster recommend updating to channel Drain ($1k+).

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 about 1 to 2 years old, there are some adjustments that need to be performed to the unit which will include the hose swivel distances / unit adjustments + new tail soon ($105 or less). Note that excess water is coming out of the in-line debris screen.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: $0

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

There is only a manual fill here, that device is leaking and is due for service $250+

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1100

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

The pool light does power on however it does appear that there is condensation present inside the light lens, recommend updating the light can for safety ($200-1250) + labor $400

Note that the light Junction box is older and likely do for minor attention bonding verification ($500 or less)

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

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Filter Condition: Damaged $1700

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite S7m120 - Cartridge
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

This filter is leaking from its lower half, will likely just require a new filter altogether - the aqua star PLF 35,000 is a great option ($900) +
Install $800.

Filter Pump Condition: Likely Damaged / Waterloss - Older$1400

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Max E Pro 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is no longer connected or secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This filter pump is Older, and it does appear that there is some type of leak on the seal plate and possibly the shaft seal - to update these expected a cost of $500 or less, and if the motor is compromised due to leaks over long periods of time, expect a cost of around 900 install installed for a new motor.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
1400

Booster Pump Condition: Working - Due for Service$500

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair La01n ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

This booster pump is in working condition. It does appear that there is a leak on its return site and possibly suction side, if so recommend updating to Hartp plumbing instead at $500 versus the cheap simple fix at less than $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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $6000

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

No longer connected. A heat pump is $2-3k / nat gas $3-6k + labor install 1k+

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Updated - Old Base - Rec Safety Updates$1400

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
1400
Board & Timer Additional Notes

There are two timers present they do appear to be interlocked with one another, still, it might be wise to consider just simply updating this entire contraption stand, into a dual timer with breaker and switch by Intermatic ($500+) + electrician install ($500+) he would also likely include updating the breakers to support future variable speed pumps ($300+) and GFCI ($100+)

Otherwise these timers are working - and switches - seem to be barely working

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$1500

Overall Details

The plumbing installed is Older and due to be updated - most specific is the return side of the filter (old solar connection) this all should be cleaned up considerably if possible $1k or less.

Also ideally updating the Pump section side with a check valve $500 or less.



Condition
Poor
Notes

Old solar

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Older check valve

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Gas line is likely expired. Recommend checking with gas company at no cost.

Condition
Notes
Condition
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $38630Est. Totals


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