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3036 Bettina Way, Sacramento, Ca (11:00 AM - October 2, 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: Good $125

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

No access seen. Must be unfastened to access.

Main gate needs adjustments to self close and self latch.

Pool Surface Condition: Older Plaster over Plaster - Heavy Wear - Poor $13000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
16' by 28' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Older. Heavy wear. Last 10% of its life cycle.

Cost to rePlaster is 10-13k+

Tile Condition: Working - Updates Soon (10 years +/-)$0

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
N/A N/A 95
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic N/A or none
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The skimmer obviously has been updated in the past 20 years, the throat connection, though is older and should likely be updated at the next resurfacing ($1k+) otherwise everything looks ideal on it at this moment.

The waterline tile is all original, but in seemingly good condition with some updated tile around the east side old spa wall.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $400

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 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

High Chlor / ph / alk and cal hardness

Low CYA

Water loss is likely, seen on equipment pad and also the surface is older, likely over older plaster …

Recommend algae treatments asap as black algae is present, recommend those specific treatments ($300+ and other adjustments including modifying the out of balance chemistry ($100+)

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Issues Present - Recommend Updates $600

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Issues Present - Recommend Updates 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 2 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
400
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Recommend adding a float and float O-ring, and a weighted basket ($200 or less).

It appears that there are two main drains present, both have an updated 10 inch cover, it is possible that this cover is older than seven years, and therefore should be updated for safety at $200 each x 2.

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

The main unit itself is in good shape, likely updated, but the hose and backup valve are older and due to updated ($150+ and tail needs adjustments / sponge soon = total is likely $205+

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

The hose is connected into a hub of valves … it is possible one of these is connected to the pool ?

If not recommend adding an auto fill ($40-80) + hose ($40+) = $250 or less

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$2200

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

There are two pool lights installed. It is likely that they are older than 30 years. Both of them they are both due to be updated due to age and condition.

Approx cost for light can $700+ x 2 and install $400 x2

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Newer - Due for Service $550

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward C4030
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Working, near new, over due for service to elements ($150 or less) which may include updating the elements after algae treatments ($400+).

And since Heavy algae is present i feel it would be best practice to replace the elements if elements are older than 2 years (most likely).

Filter Pump Condition: Near New - Without Major Issue$50

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Superflo Vs Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Working without issue. Recommend pump lid o ring / basket service ($50 or less).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
50

Booster Pump Condition: Newer - Leaking at Connection$205

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair BoostRite ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Working without issue in the unit.

It appears the return fitting / hose connection is leaking - recommend attn to hose connection / service (likely $205 or less).

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: Updated - NON GFCI$700

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
700
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Recommend updating to GFCI / Sub Panel $700+

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $

Auxiliary Timer #1 Auxiliary Timer #2
Auxiliary Timer Additional Notes

No longer in use.

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$2050

Overall Details

Pad has been painted and labeled recently, and is overall older that has little updated on it after the filter return. Recommend covering from the UV = using a UV mesh $50+



Condition
Good
Notes

Leaking at fitting. May require concrete removal slightly to access / repair ($500-1k+)

Condition
Good
Notes

Suction side check valve is best ($500 or less). Not required just recommended.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Recommend updating the older solar check valve soon ($500 or less).

Condition
Poor
Notes

Older air induction ports, should just be covered next re plaster.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Recommend removing when removing old jet heads.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $20335Est. Totals


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