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1518 Southridge Ct., El Dorado Hills, Ca (5:00 PM - 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
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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $12000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
10K - 15K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 27' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The water clarity on the pool is less than 50%, making issue identification a challenge, on top of that there is considerable dust layering the bottom of the pool, therefore less than ideal conditions.

Still what is seen as a Plaster surface that is older likely older than 25 years, and likely on the last 10% of its life cycle.

There are many blemishes present one in the middle end, pits seen on the steps, and likely throughout the The Pool. Therefore, I would estimate we are on the last 10 to 25% of the surfaces lifecycle.

A cost to resurface this pool is 8-12k

Tile Condition: Blemishes / Issues Seen$4500

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
N/A High 80
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone N/A or none 1500
Mastic Repair
3000
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline Tile all appears to be in normal condition,

On certain portions of The Pool, the concrete decking has lifted less than 1 inch, and will likely require some mastic to be used to help fill the gaps present ($1k- 1500+)

The waterfall is due to be remortared, as there are gaps and loose rocks present, and especially gaps, forming below the waterfall in between the waterfall and the tile. Rec updates ($1k-1500+).

Inside the skimmer throat, we do see some gaps and previous repairs performed, the skimmer throat will likely need attention, as well as one or two areas on the pool tile where the piping meets the tile ($1500+).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $375

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

The water quality is damaged, recommend adjustments right away. Do not wait more than 24/48 hours.

Thick potentially black algae on the wall, if so recommend either getting a 3” chlorine tablet to scrub this with or treating aggressively with chemistry adjustments.

Either way recommend attn right away.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $500

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

It appears to have original main drain covers recommend updating for safety ($200x2).

Note at Re Plaster stage, recommend updating to channel drains instead ($1k+).

The skimmer, has all parts present.

Recommend updating the lid , float / o ring ($100 or less) soon

Bottom Cleaner Condition: $0

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

Auto-Fill Condition: Great$0

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

Manual fill line. Working

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1300

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Tower Fed Fiber Optic 50' or less
Pool Light Notes

Fiber optic tower / older non working.

Fiber lens.

Likely this will just simply be converted to an LED emitter ($400+, a new power supply $400 + labor and parts $500+

Or at time of next week, Plaster modifying this to allow a 10 inch light Can niche, would likely run 1-2k+

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Rec Service / Poor Overall $950

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward SwimClear 4020/25 ?
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is older, likely original, 25 years old, it is not leaking substantially but it is leaking and it is due for service, which will include a new tank O-ring, new pressure gauge, service to confirm if elements are due for updating, which they may be, and overall o ring update attn ($850 or less) + Union attn (previous leak repair) $100

Vs

Aquastar PLF3500 filter as a good low cost option

Or

Pentiar Tr-140c (or Tr-100c) Sand Filter as the best option (overkill but not).

Filter Pump Condition: Good$0

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

This pump does turn on and operates normally with no leaks present.

But note that this pump is a medium quality pump, and eventually the upgrade will be the Pentair i3 1.5hp or 3hp with build in app control.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: $0

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Booster Pump Additional Notes

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

The timer seems to be functioning, but it is not connected no longer to the filter pump.

There is a light switch that’s likely not being used

The breakers should be updated to GFCI for safety ($400 parts + electricians fee $350).

Otherwise, this panel is operating ideally as a subpanel.

Looking out the house electric supply, it does show a 7 AM breaker so this pad likely could support a heat pump easily - depend, depending on supply wire size

Auxiliary Timer Condition: $

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

Salt Control Systems Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$200

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
No No No No
Salt Control System Additional Notes

Does not appear that this ichlor 30 is functioning at this time, and will likely need to be updated ($700+ labor $200).

Recommend attn to confirm issue.

Valves & Fittings Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$2300

Overall Details

The pool equipment pad is heavily sun blasted, and due to be repainted and re-labeled, and covered from the sun using UV mesh ($300).

Much of the rerun piping and plumbing is due to be updated ($500).



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
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

This valve is poor quality, and due to be cut out and replaced ($500).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

At the same time as the Repair above, recommend cutting this out and putting this on the return side of the pool filter instead ($500).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

This is less than ideal to have a hard 90 on the front of the Pump, recommend fixing this and adding a check valve ($500).

Condition
Good
Notes

Previous repair

Condition
N/A
Notes

There are some unusual access areas with something inside I am unable to ident

1. The closest picture is a single pipe and cap.

2. The other two far is one canister that has a single elbow seen, and blue glue (less than ideal)

3. The second far cover is screwed shut and cannot be accessed.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $23000Est. Totals


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