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5270 Milton ranch rd., Shingle Springs, Ca (2:00 PM - September 8, 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: Other $0

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Gate left open for me to go through. Otherwise no gate present.

Pool Surface Condition: Good - 10 yr old pebble - Wear Seen $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Pebble Surface
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
16' by 25' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

This was likely a salt pool imo at some point (discoloration seen in main drain area + oxidization on main drain screws?).

Still wear seen, overall normal, with very little acorn stains, I’m impressed.

Only draining is seen on return wall - likely due to high chlorine levels common with salt cells producing ? - still overall likely staining could be removed with treatments ($300) if desired.

Tile Condition: Blemishes Seen $0

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 N/A or none No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile all looks good overall. I did see some areas of issue

1. Every few tiles I see some oxidization developing below the tile, not uniform but likely an issue with the tile installation.

2. In some small areas where we see some concrete movement on the north east I’m seeing a very minor gap forming. It may need attn in the future.

I did measure the water elevation = described further in final section of report #1 & 2.

The concrete decking has a few areas where settling cracking less than a dime is occurring / nothing too substantial / trip hazard.

Water Quality Condition: Good $0

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 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?
No No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

Weekly service may have just been performed, and therefore chlorine levels may be elevated as a result, still CYA levels are elevated - likely due for partial drain (CYA 50-80+?) soon.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Working $300

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Working 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
200
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Recommend an updated lid / float / float o ring soon ($100 or less).

Also recommend updating the cover due to age and condition ($200 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 360
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Hose appears to be updated some but swivels may not be ? Still recommend swivel set and hoses if all older / low quality Amazon type vs official, and cleaner tail, and tires maybe soon ($205 or less).

The cleaner unit seems tired, like its cover (newer) match the unit (clearly slightly older / aged), still life left but not high quality (likely due to how often the cleaner runs due to no automation present.

A new unit is approx 600+ fyi.

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

Working. Clean out canister ($20) also check fill, currenlty running non stop at slow flow (likely evaporation / recommend re checking) the float itself may be due for minor attn (not likely) but canister should be cleaned no matter what.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$650

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

Seems that condensation is present inside the light lens, recommend updating the can ($250-1250+) and labor is usually $400+

Note the can is off the wall / not lined up - might be a low cost replacement can / known issue ?

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Poor Overall / Older $650

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Waterway Crystal Water
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

This filter appears towards the end of its life cycle due to condition (6months - 5 years if well maintained).

Waterway is notorious as is Hayward for lower quality plastics / which is an issue in our hot climates with hot sun heat directly on this unit. This filter appears to have some water seepage (or potential grease markings) on the tank o ring area / several random spots on the filter itself ? / but it’s does not appear to have any major signs of issue now, Still, I would estimate less than 5 years of overall life left (if not leaking at random spots) if it is leaking = replacement due soon 6-12 months).

Cost or a new filter is approx $850+ for AquaStar PLF 35000

Recommend servicing ($150 or less) this filter as pressure appears elevated (15 psi @ 2850 rpm’s).

Recommend confirming if the elements are due to be updated at an approx cost or $500 or less, which should include tank o rings / etc.

Filter Pump Condition: Working - 10 yrs Old$300

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite IntelliPro 2016 Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Working. Without issue. Some sun exposure and drian plug screw is due for minor update when of issue ($20) otherwise without major issue.

Note recommend a suction side check valve and increasing the suction side pipe run ($300 or less) for increased efficiency - note this is only a preference and best practice not typically required at this point but optional.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
300

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: Working - Rec Safety Updates to GFCI$800

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
800
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Sub panel all ideal overall, but new GFCI could be updated to variable speed complaint breaker , and GFCI breaker for high voltage pool light ($400+) electrician visit ($400+).

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$300

Overall Details

Special note : Pool = I measured on the west side and the east side of the pool two separate water levels, measured from the bottom of the tile to the waterline, typically the waterline tile is very level, therefore there appears to be less than a half an inch difference from the west side to the east side - this is not ideal if in fact accurate. Recommend confirming this finding, to see if it is accurate or if tile level may be off. I initially saw light concrete cracking and that’s what led me to check this shift seen at picture 1 & 2

The equipment pad is in the sun for the morning afternoon of the day recommend repainting and relabeling, as well as cover from the sun using UV mesh ($150 or less).

Also the three-way valve, for the bottom cleaner or The Pool returns, could use light O-ring service if needed ($100 or less), and the hose bib should be updated to a quarter turn ($50 or less).



Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Top of strip is out of water slightly.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Fully submerged test strip

Condition
Poor
Notes

Return 3 way valve.

Condition
Poor
Notes

Hose bib

Condition
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $3225Est. Totals


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