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4136 Wheelright Way, Roseville, Ca (10:00 AM - September 4, 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
Chain Link Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch, The fencing does not meet safety standards, 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: Blemishes Present $300

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
18' by 35' 10-50% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Minor pits / flakes ? / overshoot ? Present. Common with age + poor water quality management.

Rust Blemsihes seen, most are uniform like it was a single object that moved around and stained.

Some other rust various Blemsihes that do not appear to be rebar or structure related.

Still recommend attempting to remove the stains to verify source via treatments ($300 or less).

Otherwise to me it appears the surface may be newer than 1-4 years, on top of likely older plaster of less than 25 years.

Note on the deep end step and under the west light can - we see some plaster blemsihes. Recommend a closer look but appears to be installation defects vs calcium formations.

Tile Condition: Good / Blemishes Present$1150

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal 105
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Heavy Build Up ($650) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile appears to all be present and in relatively good condition.

The waterfall Jet heads themselves appear to be ready for some waterproofing soon ($500+)

The raised wall with the waterfalls has some calcium buildup present, and the waterline tile does as well, minimum $655 calcium removal.

The skimmer collar, has resting present, likely from some type of rebar bleed through in the area, while this isn’t the end of the world now, overtime it will degrade and decompose the area - likely in 10+ years this skimmer area will need to be redone ? $2k+ - currently seeing small cracking on the surrounding edges of the skimmer lid area.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $375

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 10 - 20 (High) 10 - 20 (High) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 70 - 100 (Slightly High) 250 - 400 (Ideal)
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, Heavy Algae was found Throughout Pool, A phosphate treatment ($85) will help reduce dissolved organics (100-1000ppb) by coagulating organics for 7-10 days allowing collection to occur on the filter. A filter cleaning is required after treatment., 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) No
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality in the pool is less than ideal, recommend algae treatment treatments, as there is algae present, mostly in the deep end shaded walls, approx $275+ to treat and attempt to remove algae.

Also, The Pool is low in CYA, and slightly elevated pH and alkalinity - recommend balancing ($100+)

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $600

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
300
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The main drain area appears to be compliant, but I do see a lot of foliage and a screw missing / sitting in the force - therefore recommend cleaning out the main drain / service ($300 or less) to verify safety.

In the skimmer, recommend updating the basket to a weighted basket, float, float o ring ($300 or less)

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged, unit is in distressed shape and will need more than $250 in repair items currently, consider replacement options ($405-655+). $650

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Pressure
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Both bottom cleaners appear to be absolutely worn through. Recommend a new unit vs repair.

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

There is an auto fill canister present, it does appear to have a newer float head, at that time of appointment, I did hear a very, very light run of the fill, but nothing substantial.

Recommend flushing the can - debris present.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$4350

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

There are 2x 10 inch pool lights installed

There is one small 1.5” LED emitter.

It appears that the lights may be low-voltage, as there is a low-voltage transformer on the equipment pad, therefore a like model replacement is Pentiar 12v LED IntelliBrite Arch Series = $1250 x 2 / $600 x 1 +

Install labor + programming $400 each x3 m
Note these are Hayward lights / system.

There are low voltage cheaper lights on Amazon for $200 x 3 but last significantly less time (1-3 years vs 10 years + to 30).

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Older - Due for Attn $800

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward C4030
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is working, but with the algae presence and the pressure being slightly elevated, recommend service ($150) at that time. Also confirm if the elements are due to be replaced ($500+) + tank o ring ($100+) + pressure gauge ($50).

Filter Pump Condition: Good$400

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Tristar Vs 950 2.7 Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Working without issue. It does need a check valve on the suction side preferably ($400 or less) for pump longevity

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
400

Booster Pump Condition: Working - Older - Without Leaks$0

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Boost Pump 6060 ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Working. Without issue.

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: Great$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

The timer is In working condition,

All GFCI except for 2 breakers.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: $

Auxiliary Timer #1 Auxiliary Timer #2
Auxiliary Timer Additional Notes

Salt Control Systems Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$2700

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Salt Control System Additional Notes

The salt controller shows that the salt cell may not be functioning correctly, or it may be the wrong version cell for this power center, either way expected cost $1k for new cell if of issue, or $1500 installed a new power center + programming if of issue. Start with cell.

Note return fitting has a crack on union = $200 or less to repair

Valves & Fittings Condition: Fair - Working Condition$900

Overall Details


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

Due for re paint / label / uv coverage ($400 or less).

Also due for service to 3 way valve ($100)

And removal of the suction side temp sensor and move to correct location ($400 or less).

Condition
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Condition
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Condition
Notes

Plaster issues seen.

Condition
Notes

Plaster issues seen


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $12370Est. Totals


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