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150 Silva Ct., Folsom, Ca (9:00 AM - September 30, 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: Propped Open $0

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

Pool Surface Condition: Good - Medium / almost Heavy Wear Seen $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Pebble Surface
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
16' by 40' 0-10% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Excess wear seen in shallow end , and deep end (likely from over acid during initial acid wash) otherwise no major issues seen.

Tile Condition: Issues Seen / Damaged$11000

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal 145
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone N/A or none No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
11000
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

South side of pool decking is sloping and walk way has an trip hazard edge, as well as one developing on the east side as well - these should be addressed for safety by grinding filling with mastic ($1k+)

The skimmer area is moving / cracking / shifting - likely requiring an overhaul vs patching (which seems to be what’s been done previously - at last re plaster = they likely re tiled and may have updated the skimmer at the same time?).

Future Note: An overhaul of this area would likely run $5-10k to redo the skimmer / concrete decking area if additional issues persist (which appears to be progressing worse = hence why the gaps are happening again. This type of work would also likely include addressing some gaps seen on the north and east side rocks / mortar area to prevent loose rocks / hazards from happening - currently gapping more than 1” = Active Issue

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $400

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) 20 - 50 (Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 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?
Yes, Heavy Algae was found Throughout Pool No
Additional Water Quality Notes

No major water loss detected.

Ph slightly high alk low.

Cal hardness medium
Cya lower (water loss indicator)

Chlorine is ideal but alage is present recommend treatments to remove organics ($300+)

And adjusting the CYA level ($100+).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Safety Checks $300

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend Safety Checks 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 1 1
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
100
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

I only see one 2” pipe inside the pool, and possible 1, 2” pipe in the spa. It is required to have approx 3-6” clearance between grate and piping which should be checked on both drains for safety ($100).

Recommend updating the float , float o ring reset, weighted basket ($200 or less) otherwise functioning.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged, some major parts need to be replaced ($205) $205

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 280/380
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Not all wheels turn, low pressure seen at unit, and one hose swivel seems to be expelling excessive amounts of water and may need to be updated = due to be serviced ($205 or less)

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Great$0

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
Yes No Manual Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Without issue.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1200

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

Condensation present, due for updates for safety

Comparable light can $800 + install $400

Spa Light Condition: Damaged$1200

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

Condensation present, due for updates for safety

Comparable light can $800 + install $400

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Older - Recommend Service $700

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite S7m120
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Pressure gauge is in kPa’s so pressure is unknown but likely slightly elevated at 2450 rpm’s.

Therefore due to be serviced ($150 or less) and confirm if elements are due to be updated (likely due to elevated pressure / low flow $500+) and recommend adding a pressure gauge liquid filled ($50).

Additionally this filter is older with obvious sun damage and potential weeping from prolonged high pressure usage and if so - will be due to be replaced in the next 1-2 years or less ($1200+ install labor $900+).

Filter Pump Condition: Working / Older - Heavy Sun Damage$50

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite IntelliPro 2015 Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

No major issues seen (motor rot / etc) so overall in fair working condition except for the obvious massive sun exposure to only the outter shell, still without major issue.

Recommend minor service to pump lid o ring / basket ($50 or less)

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
50

Booster Pump Condition: Older - Due for minor Updates$200

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Booster / 6010/5050 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Working. Older. May need new hoses soon ($200+) otherwise without major issue.

To update expect a cost of $700 for new pump and $700 labor for new hard plumbing installed.

Spa Jet Pump Condition: Poor$1700

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Hayward 1.5hp ≥ 2.50HP
Spa Jet Additional Notes

Struggling, but working. Likely less than 6-12 months of usable life left also oversized for application it seems, recommend .5-1.0 hp instead ($500+) labor to install $700+ when needed.

Note there is a bypass that is leaking water and may require repair / raising up slightly to avoid water issues as we are seeing spurting of water during use ($500+)


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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $700

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Sta-Rite Max E Therm
Heater Additional Notes

Display non op ($700+) which is fine for now as the heater is controlled via main panel but limits functionality / and use due to special settings being present inside the heater itself (high temps / low temps)

Additionally we see degradation to the heating chamber / manifold area (generally a red flag sign of water loss issues beginning) and likely this heater may only have another 6-12 months (up to 5 years or less) of useful life remaining before replacement will be required ($6k+) vs repairs $700-2k+

As outlined in the final section of the report - gas leg is due for update

Also found the heater heated to 100 degrees in less than 35 minutes from approx 74 degrees.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Partially Updated - 2018$0

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
Yes - The plug and or breaker are connected to the pool light and test and reset.
Board & Timer Additional Notes

GFCI =

Pool / Spa Light Breaker
Pool Booster Pump
Filter Pump (Siemens)
And Outlet

In working condition.

Secondary panel bypassed as old sub panel

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$3000

Overall Details

The equipment pad is older, relatively un maintained (excluding a low cost solar repair / blue glue)

Water loss / moisture seen on suction side connection area , booster pump / suction side valve area, booster return area and significant gas line rusting present.

Due to the age and overall condition (lack of maintenance) I would recommend considering updating all the plumbing and Valving soon (in 1-10 years or less) ($2k+) vs spot repairing ($1k or less) needed now and adding a heater bypass ($800+) since automation is present.



Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Water loss seen.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Re doing gas line and adding a compliant drip leg ($1k or less) likely done at next update to heater

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Solar temp sensor (likely) due to be mounted ideally on the roof ($200 or less) if using solar.

Condition
Notes

Recommend modifying the Valving to allow the solar to be shut off using the 2 way if not being used.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Gas forming seen


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $20655Est. Totals


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