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369 Pine Hill Rd., Mill Valley, Ca (4:00 PM - September 17, 2026)

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Equipment Pad

Equipment #1 Equipment #2 Equipment #3 Equipment #4 Equipment #5

Safety Fencing Condition: Present. Both Access Self Close / Latch $0

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wrought Iron Around pool
Safety Fencing Notes
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Some signs of distressed fencing conditions seen mostly at foot level on almost all east side fencing present (approx 40lf) will need replacement soon.

There is lighting outside the pool wall south and west sides (masonry stone wall corners) does not appear to be working / open wires / non functional = should be removed to prevent accidental injury.

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged / Poor / Some Remaining Life $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
16' by 28' 10-50% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Worn. Blemishes seen on bottom, and walls throughout. Discoloration and check cracking seen on walls 1-2 feet down (pictured). Calcium fischers heavy.

Some remaining life is present but surface is on the last 10% of its life cycle.

Resurfacing (plaster) costs $10-14k+

Note especially seen at the deep end walls, we see large Fischer formations, likely due to sub surface moisture being present, better drainage channels may help.

Otherwise at next re surfacing recommend better attention to these areas and water proofing ($1-5k+).

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$6000

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Low 85
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone N/A or none 3000
Mastic Repair
3000
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile is older / showing signs of issue, especially around the shallow entry, skimmer throat, and between coping and tile around the pool… to re do the tile and ideally make a gap between the tile and coping to prevent damage during movement periods, expect a cost of $3k+ at time of re plaster to update the tile.

Between the brick coping and concrete it appears it has been filled in recently but some areas remain where concrete decking has shifted creating a trip hazard = one issue near the south west of the pool and west side area , and all of the decking on the south side of the pool deck area is of issue (10-15k+) to remove and replace the areas in issue vs grinding and filling ($3k+)

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $1700

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.2 - 7.6 (Slightly High) 1 (Low) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 70 - 100 (Slightly High) 650+ (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?
Yes, Heavy Algae was found Throughout Pool No
Additional Water Quality Notes

I am seeing water loss on pool equipment pad , I also see low CYA , and high cal hardness - water loss not confirmed but leaning possible.

I see black (dark green) algae throughout at tile line and possible bottom, this alone may require a drain, acid clean, and re balance ($1700+) (but if only at tile, perform at tile line ($800+) asap)

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Safety Updates $800

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
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
800
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Main drain covers are likely older than 5 years and due to be updated ($400 x 2).

All parts present in skimmer / no equalizer , weir door and float present.

Also note the skimmer throat re bar is decomposing and will likely require a re do in 10 years or less ($3k+) most efficient / cost to do at replaster

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: 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

Recommend servicing the float head (update to all plastic) and confirming if shut off is functions / non leaking

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1250

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

Seems to have condensation present ever so slightly. Does not function pool light labeled switch.

Pool light can is $650-1250 + labor $600

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Good - Recommend Minor Service $300

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Tr140
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Bad gauge, small leak in air bleed o ring ($300 or less).

Note filter is 2017 and if original sand is due for sand update ($1k+).

Otherwise filter is in workable condition. Note max flow is 105gpm so pump running at 3k rpm may be excessive.

Filter Pump Condition: Ideal Condition / No signs of issue$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair IntelliFlo Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Working condition.

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: Poor$600

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

Due for service , working but sounds weak , leaking, likely pump is going out / due for service / new tubing / flush out = $600+

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1500

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
1500
Board & Timer Additional Notes

No obvious sign of power shut off inside the room. Update = south wall found. Non GFCI.

Confirm GFCI is present on pump, lights, and equipment or add them via sub panel ($1500+)

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$950

Overall Details


Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Flow meter check may be due for update ($150+)

Condition
Poor
Notes

All blue glue. Low quality. Will need to be updated when signs of water loss begin ($1500+)

For now low quality screw in ports should also be removed and a proper t installed ($500 or less) if planning to use dose system.

Condition
Poor
Notes

Shallow hand rail, more loose, but nearly unstable. Due for minor adjustments ($200 or less).

Condition
Good
Notes

Deep hand rail, slightly loose, but stable. Due for minor adjustments ($100 or less).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Deep algae presence


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $13350Est. Totals


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