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9481 Stablegate Rd., Wilton, Ca (11:00 AM - October 6, 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 $0

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wrought Iron Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Fair condition access fence. Older but working.

Pool Surface Condition: Blemishes / Wear Seen $100

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Pebble Surface
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
15' by 35' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Approx age of surface is 19 - 23 years old. Plaster like this; in this condition, typically lasts up to 30 to 35 years before water loss begin.

There is wear present on approximately 50% of the surface or more, but again is common with this surface type + age, it may have additional remaining life depending on ongoing maintenance attn. and water loss status.

Also note there appears to be a stain in the deep end (initially suspected rebar stain) and two subsequent stains nearby that are in line and since they are in such a perfect alignment. It is likely that something just simply fell on the pool surface / stayed on the surface and stained it. Recommend a minor treatment to confirm ($100+)

A pool this size would run approx 12-15k to resurface (re pebble plaster) when desired.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$2750

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Low 105
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone 700 No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
2000
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The water line tile and raised wall has some calcium build up, but overall no major build up present - can be removed if desired ($700+).

The waterfall has wear of mortar present as it appears to be used frequently, to re mortar this fall needed soon expect a cost of 1-2k+

Water level seems 2”+ lower than normal, auto fill float may be due for service (described in Autofill section)

There appears to be an auto drian 1” line pictured - likely due for minor service / confirm plugged ($50+)

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $100

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 5 - 10 (Slightly High) 5 - 10 (Slightly High) 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?
No No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

Minor adjustments needed = cycle some new water in, otherwise ideal, no obvious algae seen.

Drain / cycle $100+

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Safety Updates $1300

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 4 or more N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
800
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The main drains and wall equalizers are due to have their covers updated ($200x4) for safety due to age and condition.

Also recommend updating the weir door, lid, weighted basket, float / float o ring ($500 or less).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: $0

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Return labeled on pad
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

No connected unit present. Just a robot wireless unit present. Appears 2+ years old. Typical life span is 3-5 years.

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

Was not able to open the lid to check the fill. Water level lower than normal but not running, could have been adjusted or due for service more likely due to age due for service = 125-200+ and also lid $50+

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$650

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

There is a single pool light present does not appear to be working, recommend updating the 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 $850

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Jandy Cv? /cl ? 580
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Older, sun beaten, leaking, due for service now = new elements $300-500+, new pressure gauge $50+ , new tank o ring $50-100+ , likely new band soon / now $300+ and service $150+

Or a new like filter costs $850-950+ labor

AquaStar plf 35000 for example.

Filter Pump Condition: Likely Damaged / Due for Service$700

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Jandy Stealth Big Body / w updated motor 2.3 2.00HP - 2.50HP
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Hot motor, high energy usage, water loss seen but undetermined if coming from the pump or its return plumbing, recommend repairing the return plumbing and then confirm status of pump , a new better efficient variable speed pump like a Pentair Superflo Vs is $1200+ , if this pump is leaking it would likely be the shaft seal / seal plate area (a $700-1200 repair min) and the remaining pump life should be 1-10+ more years or good life left.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
700

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: $

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: Issues Present - Recommend Safety Updates$750

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
750
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Recommend updating to GFCI ($400+) for filter pump , and light breaker and plug breaker + electricians cost $350+

Auxiliary Timer Condition: $

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

Salt Control Systems Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1500

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
No No No Yes
Salt Control System Additional Notes

No longer being used and discussed elsewhere in the report. To update new cell and controller ($1500-2500+

Valves & Fittings Condition: Poor - Recommend Updates$1301

Overall Details

Salt conditions present for likely a decade+

Also very unusual setup that requires the waterfall to be used WITH ? Return jets , otherwise only return cleaner wall port ? This is less than ideal for circulation and on going maintenance (algae control). Recommend isolating the water fall seperate so it can turn off and only be used once or twice weekly for instance vs always…. Recommend service to confirm ($101+)

Recommend covering / painting and labeling ($300+)



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
Poor
Notes

Due for service ($150+) new internals $150+

Condition
Poor
Notes

Remove ($300 or less).

Condition
Poor
Notes

Missing one screw.

Condition
Poor
Notes

Remove / no longer being used ($300+).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Waterfall shut off valve not located …


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $10251Est. Totals


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