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1524 38th St., Sacramento, Ca (9:00 AM - September 17, 2026)

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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
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Very minor repair needed

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $15000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
16' by 35' 50-100% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Update: In better light the markings in the deep end, long continuous linear markings, are imo scratches, still pits are present and while the remaining plaster is in fair shape, with some life remaining, the pitting present unfortunately moves this closer to the re plaster category especially if water loss is present (which signs are leaning towards this - Water Quality section

Old: Pits present. Overall surface is heavily worn, especially the spa surface. I would estimate not much remaining life, recommend update soon / when water loss occurs (may be soon / now) 12-15k+

Tile Condition: Minor Issues Seen$2550

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
More than 150 Linear Feet Ideal 155
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Medium Build Up ($550) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
1000
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The mortar is wearing thin in pool / due for update soon ($1k+) seeing in the corners mostly, but should be done soon / check for hollow tiles.

There is a gap present in between the tile and the decking on the east side of the The Pool and a little bit on the west side of the pool, both areas have already been filled in with mastic, and are due to be redone now / soon ($1k+) if desired

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $100

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 140+ (Extremely 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?
No
Additional Water Quality Notes

High ph / alk
Low cya and ideal cal hardness.

Recommend cya addition after second test, and balancing ph and alk ($100)

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Safety Updates $900

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend Safety Updates 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 2 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
800
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are two main drains in the pool and two in the Spa two in the Spa are not compliant at all, but can be at time of re-Plaster most easily, for a general extra cost of 1k each channel. And the spa could use 2 for safety / more jet action (if needed).

$200 updated cover installed x 4 for now. But next replaster $1k x 3

Recommend skimmer updates = float o ring , float ? ($100).

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

Update = adjust tail strength and also wall adapter, pressure is too high / or just use this unit less time (less than 30-60 minutes a day for longevity.

Unit is at 100% speed / pressure. Working VERY well for its age. Likely just updated. All it needs is a tail weight / Polaris tail pro attachment ($20+) or both.

Old - The unit is in good overall condition.

Can update some hoses / wall adapter = less than $105

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

I could not open up the auto fill canister I believe that’s what this is…

Recommend checking and confirming if in working condition.

Float service $125-250+

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1300

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

There are two pool lights installed both are very old and have condensation present / due to be updated - light cans $250-1250 x 2 + labor $400 x 2

Spa Light Condition: Damaged$650

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

Condensation presence recommend replacement

$250-1250 + labor $400

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Service Needed due to age and condition $850

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite System 3
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Update: Pressure indicated it’s due for cleaning / potentially new elements as described previously.

Old - The filter is in fair condition overall. It appears to be hidden under a tree, so it has likely helped extend the filters Life. There is no date sticker on this filter so it is likely over 15 - 20 years old.

There is a serviceable filter element inside the filter, worst case if this element needs to be updated which it should every 18 to 24 months (heavy use) or 5 years light use, the cost would be around $600, it also appears that the pressure gauge is due to be updated with a liquid filled $50 pressure gauge, it would also be wise to update the O-ring set if the filter has water loss ($200).

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged$850

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Whisperflo / 1.24 Century motor 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Update: Return leak, at sch 80 threaded connection, likely older wet end issue ($750+) vs simple return nipple redo ($500 or less). Also due for lid o ring service / update ($100 or less). Hot motor. Pressure climbing on the filter at 10 psi

Old - This is an older pump, wet end, with a newer motor rear end. It does turn on and operate, however, it appears that there is a suction side union leak, this union should just simply be removed. And a check valve added. There’s no good reason for the union

$500 or less.

If this union is removed, this Pump will likely operate, but hard to determine Leak status on current Pump.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
850

Booster Pump Condition: Newer / Working$600

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris Pb4sq ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Update: working well. Old timer not interlocked.

Old - Not timer interlocked ($100) and should be updated on plumbing to maybe be able to use rerun as suction / check valve ($500 or less) to prevent pump burn out. Currenlty not pumping when filter pump flow is off.

Spa Jet Pump Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$400

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Hayward Northstar Big Body / All Original
Spa Jet Additional Notes

Update: Pump really struggles to start / prime, a check valve would be essential ($300 or less) and minor service to lid o ring to start. But likely there more issues here and this older pump may be due for a replacement instead ($450-1700+).

Note upon initial start up there’s a slight delay indicating the capacitor on the motor may be low, and due for a minor update of part ($50) + service ($100+)

Old - Spa jet pump - Due for attn likely just a lid o ring ($10) but maybe more, recommend service to confirm ($150+?)


Waterfall Pump Condition: $

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

Auxiliary Pump A Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$800

Auxiliary Pump A #1 Auxiliary Pump A #2
Auxiliary Pump A Brand Auxiliary Pump A Model Horsepower
Blower
Auxiliary Pump A Additional Notes

A new jet blower would be approx $800+ installed

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) $500

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Raypak 400k Btu
Heater Additional Notes

Update. The switch felt improved. The gas line was still in the off position, I turned it on, then tried to test the igniting (trying to at least) ignite. It did after one cycle, likely with the now Gas Line active, the heater fired and functioned normally

Also recommend cleaning out the exhaust vent with a vacuum to remove leaf debris and connecting the bonding wire less than $500.

Otherwise it appears to be in working condition with a display that while is fading is still working and functional. The display cover protector.

Old -
Switch is extremely difficult to turn on, gas is off, display is clearly no longer functioning, no sounds on board. This heater is known for its mice / rat issues =potential failure / replace $6k or repair $500-2500+

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Poor - Recommend Safety Updates$2000

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
2000
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Older. No GFCI present.

Recommend adding a sub panel + GFCI updates and breakers + panel ($500-1k) + electrician ($500)

Light junction boxes look low should be raised if too low for code 12-18” above water grade = ($500+)

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$500

Overall Details

Older plumbing , all sun exposed , poor labels, and due for attn.

Re paint and label and uv mesh added $300 or less

2x 3 way valves updated o ring set due $200 or less.



Condition
Poor
Notes
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Three pumps present , can be reduced to one if desired.

For safety the second jet pump should be removed as insufficient water supply.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Lower cya / lower cal hardness = red flag for new water / water loss. Water loss seen on equipment pad (likely one culprit)

Condition
Notes

Bottom cleaner hose might be the perfect length.

Condition
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $27480Est. Totals


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