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2960 Volley Cir., Meadow Vista, Ca (10:00 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, Mesh Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing does not meet safety standards, 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

Pool Surface Condition: Near New $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
10K - 15K Gallons Vinyl
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 26' 0-10% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The pool surface is in relatively good condition. No major issues were seen. Just on the north side of the pool there is discoloration at the waterline, likely related to water chemistry and constituents, but more likely related to sun exposure, and when the water level gets low it may have caused this area to stain. Otherwise it is in really good condition.

Tile Condition: N/A$0

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

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $375

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 120 - 150 (High) 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, A phosphate treatment ($85) will help reduce dissolved organics (100-1000ppb) by coagulating organics for 7-10 days allowing collection to occur on the filter. A filter cleaning is required after treatment., An enzyme treatment would reduce dissolved organics additionally through enzyme breakdown and oxidization ($65), Filter Cleaning and Filter Treatment 1 - 10 days after treatments would help reduce and eliminate algae and organic debris ($125) No Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

Recommend proper balance; likely requiring a 1/4 drain ($100+).

Also alage / dissolved organics present, due for attn asap ($275+).

Water loss seen at pool equipment pad = booster pump, otherwise no other major signs of water loss (CYA high).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Minor Parts Updates $120

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


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer itself is apparently at least 20 to 30 years old or older. It has a broken collar inside that allows the skimmer basket to rest on, so it is a relatively simple cheap part that should be updated. Otherwise the skimmer to vinyl connection looks to have been updated at the last resurfacing and it is in good shape. The skimmer itself is older and showing signs of discoloration and age due to condition. There are no updates needed to the skimmer at this time other than that collar inside the skimmer, which may run less than $50 to update. Also the weir door, while working, is due for updates in the next 12-48 months ($20+), and a new weighted basket (if possible = $50).

Note no main drain seen / port sealed.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Poor $300

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

The bottom cleaner is a Polaris 360. It appears to have been updated in the past year or two, but more like a band-aid. It will likely just need a new unit soon, as this one is currently working, but only partially, as not all tires are spinning. Especially the left tire is not spinning correctly with the unit's gearing system, indicating a band may be broken. Only the top cover has been updated, and other parts are taped together, including the center throat of the bottom cleaner.

It will likely need a new tail and some updating to the hose, as well as the wall adapter, soon. All of this would be less than probably $300 to update, but it may be wiser to just consider updating the bottom cleaner unit itself when it expires in the next 1 to 3 years or less, at a cost of around $550.

Cost summary: tail, hose, and wall adapter update less than $300, or a new bottom cleaner around $550 when it expires. Total less than $300 now, or around $550 for a new unit.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: $0

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

None present

Pool Light Condition: Was Not Able to Test (App Controlled)$0

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

The pool light itself looks relatively new. It could not be turned on. It appears to be connected to the pump and a Jandy wired or wireless control system, so it is likely requiring the phone connection it is paired with to turn on and off.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Recommend Quarterly Service / Updates $200

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair CCP 420
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is a Pentair Clean and Clear Plus and appears to be a 420 series, model CCP420. The pressure gauge is bad and really only shows about 10 psi when the pump is running at high speed, which is not a high pressure likely due to dirty filters. It is likely just due for standard quarterly filter cleaning. Overall the filter is in really good shape and is relatively new. The filter elements being cleaned is less than $150, and a liquid filled pressure gauge is around $50, but otherwise it is in good shape overall.
Cost summary: filter element cleaning less than $150, liquid filled pressure gauge around $50. Total less than $200.

Filter Pump Condition: Good - Recommend Optional Updates / Attn.$600

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

The filter pump is a variable speed pump. It is in relatively like new condition. It is a Jandy ePump 2.70. One complaint is on the suction side, where it has a union connection. This union connection should be removed to prevent air intake, which is likely because this pool has a lot of air present and bubbles still on the suction side connection. It is also an inch and a half, which is less than ideal for this size pump and technically dangerous. A smaller pump or a half size pump would have been more appropriate. Still, this pump on the suction side could be updated, and adding a check valve would be best, at a cost of around $600 or less.
Cost summary: suction side update and check valve around $600 or less. Total around $600 or less.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
600

Booster Pump Condition: Poor / Damaged - Due for Attn.$1200

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris Older - Polaris
Booster Pump Additional Notes

The booster pump is on a small concrete pad. This concrete pad is covering the return pipe that has a hose going through it, which is less than ideal. There is an unusual metal spike next to it. This does not allow hose access for future service. On the suction side of this booster pump is a T connection that has been used to create a suction side connection that is watertight. The hoses are old. The pump appears to be leaking at the shaft seal, and return connection.

The booster pump itself is obviously overheating and hot, and it is leaking from a shaft seal and the return connection. It is likely the booster pump itself will only last another 6 to 12 months or less before it needs to be updated. The cost to update the booster pump is fairly low cost, at around $400 to $600 for the pump and around $600 or less to install with new hard plumbing after finding the return connection.

Cost summary: booster pump $400 to $600, install with new hard plumbing around $600 or less. Total $1,000 to $1,200.

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: Recommend Safety Updates$450

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
450
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The electrical connection is off behind the pool equipment. There is a low-voltage transformer present that likely controls the pool light, and there is a disconnect that is not GFCI. There is a plug that is GFCI. Updating the disconnect to GFCI is still recommended, at around $120 for the breaker, and the plug outlet may be updated to GFCI if a new one is desired, around $30. An electrician may charge less than $300 to visit and do that service.

Cost summary: GFCI breaker around $120, GFCI outlet around $30, electrician visit less than $300. Total less than $450.

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$

Overall Details


Condition
Poor
Notes

There are only two returns in this pool. One of them is a wall jet and one of them is the bottom cleaner, which is less than ideal. At least three would be the minimum, so there are really only two available here.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

The handrail is secured into the concrete very well, not just at one point but at two points. The one concern I have is that the handrail may not be bonded for safety, and there is no evidence of bonding seen...

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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $3370Est. Totals


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