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9149 Starina Way, Sacramento, Ca (2:00 PM - September 23, 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, Around pool
Safety Fencing Notes
Access was through home
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

No door alarms / lockable access doors present.

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
16' by 25' 10-50% 1-12 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Near new plaster but sluffing off in large quantities. Ph is very high and likely the main cause, recommend chemical balance asap to prevent further damage.

Note surface is so new maybe the only issues will be the discoloration we are seeing now. But other issues can develop (rapid mottling).

Tile Condition: Issues Seen$3050

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Low 90
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone 950 No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
2100
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile appears to have a thick calcium buildup on the top half of the tile, I suspect that’s what’s also built up on the skimmer throat tile, and if so can be removed with calcium bead Blasting for less than $950, compared to just replacing this tile likely could run as low as $1500 to 2500.

Additionally, the rock work on the north side of the pool appears to be in updated condition, and overall not due for immediate attention. But it is likely that due to the age of these rocks and rock work that they should all be checked to confirm ($100 - hammer test to all during tile work).

The concrete between the house and the pool has many uneven pavement sections, it should be grind and or filled with mastic to prevent of hazards ($2k or less).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $300

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
8.0+ (Very High) 0 (Very Low) 0 (Very Low) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 100 - 250 (Low)
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, Light Algae was found In Shade or Corners of Pool No
Additional Water Quality Notes

Low Chlor / Super high ph - rec attention ($300 or less)

Higher cya and lower cal hardness.

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 1 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Other
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Too difficult to see main drain due to clarity.

Skimmer basket coming apart in my hands.

Skimmer parts due to be updated = lid , weir , float / o ring , ($500 or less).

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 280/380
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

This unit may need to be serviced, which may include a new hose, obviously a new wheel connection, etc., less than $300, or a new unit is around $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 No Manual Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

This fill is leaking during use recommend service to confirm issue and if the fill valve needs to be updated ($125-250+)

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

The light does not turn on or receive power, which is probably best considering how old this light is, it may be the older 8 inch style, and if so can be updated at next week RePlaster - $1k+ to 10” style.

A new light can is around $250-$1250 plus labor $400

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Poor / Damaged $750

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair CC-200
Filter Notes
High Pressure - Indicating low flow, or distressed flow, with extremely high energy consumption. Recommend element replacement soon 1 - 8 weeks ($150-450)
Filter Additional Notes

It is likely the filter is way way overdue for service ($150+), and likely new element ($300) and o ring set ($200) due every 10 years - not to mention the pressure gauge on both pressure gauges are expired recommend updating at around $50 each with four liquid filled x 2.

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged$50

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Single
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is no longer connected or secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This pump could not be fully checked because the filter appears to be very, very dirty not allowing this pump to flow freely. It is currently being blocked likely 95% of its flow, which is less than ideal, additionally, the pump motor was hot to the touch, recommend immediate filter service and then recheck this filter pump for issues.

Otherwise, this filter pump is in relatively new condition and likely due for minor pump lid O-ring service ($50 or less).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
50

Booster Pump Condition: Working - Not Fully Tested$0

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Boost Rite 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

This pump was working and it seemed to be leak free. However the filter pump is not pumping nearly enough water for its use, and therefore I would not classify me fully testing this Pump recommend resolving the filter element issue, and then the bottom cleaner adding one to The Pool for proper testing.

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1500

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

The timer is in dangerous condition, due to be updated, which should include a new set of mounting posts ($200+) (bonded) additionally a subpanel ($500) plus variable speed / GFCI breakers ($300) and electricians labor ($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$2300

Overall Details

The equipment pad / pool plumbing is copper this is indicating that the connections to and from the main drain and skimmer and likely returns may also be copper and at the next re-Plaster and or re-Concrete would be the best time to update.

PVC to Copper plumbing connections may be due for service ($300+) / updating ($1k or less)

Also re painting and re labeling ($300 or less).



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

Recommend covering / attn.

Condition
Notes

24 year old pool ? Likely 35+

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Mortar nearing failure in some areas.

Condition
Poor
Notes

Return heads can be updated $500 or less

Notice the build up on the jet head

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Due for safety updates to GFCI extra $500 or less


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $10125Est. Totals


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