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3517 Ronk Way, Sacramento, Ca (11:00 AM - September 17, 2026)

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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
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 32' 50-100% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Likely expired and due for updates ($10-12k+)

Tile Condition: Issues Present $1950

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal 95
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Light Build Up ($450) 500
Mastic Repair
1000
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Minor grinding and mastic filling needed on east side of pool and one or two other areas on east side at concrete decking to reduce trip hazard ($1k+)

Some tile splits seen in this same area - likely not immediately needed but attn soon ($500+)

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $650

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.2 - 7.6 (Slightly High) 0 (Very Low) 0 (Very Low) 100 - 120 (Slightly High) 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?
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), 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

Water quality is damaged. Recommend acid drain and clean ($1250+) or treatments to remove organics $650+

Due to it being older water drain is best.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $700

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 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
200
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Recommend updating the float , float o ring , weir, basket ($500 or less).

Likely in need of a new cover $200 now for safety, but to updated to VGBA compliant $1k+ at replaster

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
Polaris Pressure
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Missing, recommend unit like Polaris 280/380 $650+

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
No Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Hose present. Auto fill attachment $250 or less.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$650

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

Old , 8” style.

At time of next replaster recommend a new light niche $1k+

Now a new light can $250-1250+ labor $400

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Damaged $1350

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite S7M120
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Very old filter, leaking from it’s intake union ($500 or less to update both unions) + the filter is likely due for service ie updating the elements $600 + o ring set ($200) + pressure gauge $50

Or a new filter complete is $850 = a much better value AquaStar Plf 35000 + install labor $800

Filter Pump Condition: Fair - Working$100

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Waterway Econo Flo Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is no longer connected or secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Fair condition, working, without major issue currenlty.

Recommend service to the pump lid o ring / basket / etc ($100 or less) as air is heavy in the pump basket.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
100

Booster Pump Condition: Fair / Damaged Physical condition$300

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris Pb4-60 ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Fair overall, appears a leak is on the return connection, and should be serviced to resolve ($300 or less). Note this should be updated to hard plumbing for longevity ($500+)

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$1100

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
1100
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Due to be GFCI updated breakers x 3

+ sub panel = $600+

Electricians visit $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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1800

Overall Details

The pad has older plumbing. Appears to be Copper to PVC x 3. Also the plumbing appears mis matched and due to be all updated fresh in the near future to prevent water loss / air leaks ($1500 or less).

Now; likely copper suction side connection check / service if air loss is occurring there vs pump lid o ring, and return of the pump that’s leaking ($500+).

Also recommend re painting / labeling / uv coverage 95% ($300 or less).



Condition
Poor
Notes

Recommend check / service to copper to pvc connection ($500)

Condition
Poor
Notes

Due to update the check ($100) but also add one to the filter pump ($500 or less).

Hard plumb booster is best.

Condition
Notes

Broken conduit - rec repair ($300)

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Return heads due to be updated ($200 x 3).

Condition
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $21625Est. Totals


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