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4148 Torrazzo Way, El Dorado Hills, Ca (8:00 AM - October 7, 2026)

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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
Safety Fencing Notes
Recommend self closing and self latching gates leading from the front of the house to the backyard. Door alarms on all access points leading into the backyard from the house to the pool
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

The safety fencing is present. It is wooden and in fair condition. It swings away from the pool, which is good. The latch mechanism itself is OK and it self-latches. The self-closing needs a slight adjustment to fully self-close. That adjustment is less than $125.

Pool Surface Condition: Issues Present $500

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 26' 10-50% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface is approximately 24 years old and in relatively good condition for its age. Plaster typically lasts up to 30-35 years.

Here there are obvious wear markings throughout the pool on approximately up to 50 percent of the surface. There appear to be excessive wear markings in the deep end (possibly down to gunite (grey) on the east side of the main drain covers - if so due for attn now / soon. There is also excessive wear on the step tiles, and an issue developing around the pool light canister where it is wearing, which is a potential area for water loss now or in the near future - recommend patching both areas if trying to prolong the remaining surface life and avoiding water loss in these areas ($100-500+). One of the signs and needs for new plaster is water loss being present, and that is not seen here. The water chemistry may be maintained in a way that gives the illusion there is no water loss. The surface potentially has another 1 to 10 years of additional life left, unless water loss becomes present. The cost to plaster a pool this size will likely run between $8,000 and $12,000 depending on season.
Cost summary: replaster $8,000 to $12,000 depending on season. Total $8,000 to $12,000.

Tile Condition: Issues Present$2000

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet High 85
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic N/A or none 2000
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile in the pool is all present and none is missing. The only area of issue on the waterline is at the tile corner to skimmer throat junction, where there is hollow sounding / missing mortar and wear on the corners that will likely need to be attended to at the next tile repair stage. Also note = The skimmer throat could not be fully seen because the water level is so high.

There is a raised wall approximately 36 inches high with a waterfall present, approximately 24 inches, at the northwest corner of that raised wall. The tiles there are loose and sound as if they are ready to fall off. It is difficult to tell how many of these tiles are loose because it is difficult to climb and walk on this raised wall area due to plant foliage, but it is clear that at least a corner of this raised tile wall will need attention now. Estimating around $1,000 to $2,000 to address these tile issues, which will likely include adding mortar and or updating the skimmer throat to corner connection. If there are additional issues on that raised wall, double that price to address any additional issues present.
Cost summary: tile repair around $1,000 to $2,000, or $2,000 to $4,000 if additional raised wall issues are present. Total $1,000 to $2,000, up to $4,000.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $400

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.5 - 6.8 (Low) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 100 - 120 (Slightly High) 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, Light Algae was found In Shade or Corners of Pool No No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

The chlorine is very high. The pH and alkalinity are slightly low, and the alkalinity is very low. The cyanuric acid and calcium hardness levels are elevated, indicating that heavy water loss is not likely or that the water is being maintained. There is still algae in the pool with this level of high chlorine, indicating that algae treatments are needed, which will likely run around $300 and up. It might also be wise to consider a quarter drain and refill with new freshwater at $100. Otherwise the water chemistry is nearly ideal, with the need to raise the alkalinity and pH slightly for LSI balance.
Cost summary: algae treatment around $300 and up, quarter drain and freshwater refill $100. Total $400 and up.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Minor Safety Updates $1200

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend Minor Safety Updates 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 3 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
600
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are three covers in the pool, two main drains, and one equalizer port on the side of the skimmer, all three should be updated due to age and condition ($200x3).

The skimmer is due to have its float and float O-ring updated, as well as its skimmer lid, a weighted basket, and likely a weir door as well. It was difficult to determine. The weir door is missing as well. All of these items installed is less than $600.
Cost summary: skimmer float, float O-ring, skimmer lid, weighted basket, and weir door, installed, less than $600. Total less than $600.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Fair, minimal parts needed for tune-up ($105) $105

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 360
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The Polaris 360 return bottom cleaner appears to be in ideal working condition. It is approximately 1 to 2 years old and without any major issue. The tail should simply be updated soon with a tail sponge and weighted tail, and the tires as well, likely costing less than $105.
Cost summary: tail sponge, weighted tail, and tires less than $105. Total less than $105.

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 Manual Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The manual fill valve is leaking during use. Recommend service to confirm issue ($125-250+). Likely just a simple clean out service.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1600

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

There is a single halogen pool light present. It is a color wheel style. It appears to be in relatively good condition overall for its age, but poor actual condition due to issue = It is older than 20 years. It may have been purchased in the past five years and installed, even though the light can itself is likely older than 15 to 20 years. It appears to be in poor / fair working condition and does cycle through its color wheel. There is some obvious internal issue with very light condensation, approximately 10 to 20 percent, and the color wheel mechanism itself seems a little jerky during rotation. Again, While it is working, it is not in perfect working order.

A like-model light can, a new Pentair LED 5G architectural light, is $900 to $1200, and someone will likely charge around $400 to install.

Also note that there is gapping between the light canister and the plaster this will be addressed in the Plaster section.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

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Filter Condition: Older / Poor Overall - Recommend Service $1000

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Jandy 340? CL
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

This is an older Jandy filter. It is heavily sun-beaten and exposed, so much that the model cannot be read, but it does appear to be a CL, likely a 340 or 460. It is in relatively poor sun-beaten shape and condition. There do not appear to be any leaks on this filter, which is good, but the pressure is fairly high, indicating the elements inside are likely due to be serviced at around $150 or less. It would then likely be determined that the filter elements themselves are due to be updated at a cost of around $500 and up. It would be wise to consider at least updating the pressure gauge at that time at around $50 and up. The tank O-ring will also be serviced and likely updated if it has not been done in the past two years, which is also likely, at around $100 and up. This filter is so old that it would not be wise to put too much more money into it. It already appears to potentially have a split union on its bottom area, requiring a $200 repair as well if that is in fact the case, which does look fairly likely. A new filter like the AquaStar PLF 35,000, which costs around $950, is an excellent option compared to this filter.
Cost summary: element service around $150 or less, filter elements around $500 and up, pressure gauge around $50 and up, tank O-ring around $100 and up, split union repair $200 if confirmed. Service path total around $1,000 and up. New AquaStar PLF 35,000 alternative around $950.

Filter Pump Condition: Great$0

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

Like new. Without issue.

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: $

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: Working - Recommend Safety Updates$750

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

The timer is being bypassed for the built-in variable speed smart controller on the filter pump, so the timer is no longer in use. The only areas of issue are the breakers. They need to be updated to a variable speed breaker that is GFCI, the pool light breaker needs to be upgraded to GFCI, and the plug on the outside of the panel needs to be updated to GFCI at the same time. Light switches might also be installed instead of these specialty switches for light control, or $30 smart switches could simply be added. The cost to update the breakers and switches for an electrician would likely run around $400 in parts and around $350 in service.
Cost summary: breaker and switch parts around $400, electrician service around $350, smart switches $30 if that option is used. Total around $750, or $780 with the smart switches.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Good $

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

Solar controller is functioning and it does show a working solar temp sensor and working water temp sensor. It also functions the actuator automatically.

No, the roof solar apparatus could not be fully tested due to leaking valve conditions.

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: N/A$1550

Overall Details

The equipment had is not covered from UV recommend covering ASAP to help prolong the life of the equipment ($50).

Additionally, there are two non-serviceable check valves that are likely due to be updated one for the solar and one for the chlorinator ($600 or less).



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
Good
Notes

Slide hose activator

Condition
Poor
Notes

Solar check / Chlorinator check due to be updated.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Leaking solar Valving. Was manually off when arrived, ran for seconds before finding leak. Recommend repair ($300+) then confirm status of solar.

Condition
Poor
Notes

There appears to only be 3 = 1” returns

But at least there is a 1.5” return cleaner.

Note the return plumbing needs to be re done around the filter ($600 or less) for best practice.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

There is a slide mounted to the ground. It appears to be in relatively fair condition overall for its age, with no major issues seen, just a few blemishes and a few signs of age. The only relevant issue is that the metal poles do not seem to be bonded for safety. This should be bonded.

Note this slide is no where near new, so overall attention should be provided when considering larger / over weight sliders are using this slide. It is towards the end of its life cycle so take this into considering to avoid injury. Rated for 260 lbs new.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $9480Est. Totals


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