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4236 Oxwood Dr., Sacramento, (11:00 AM - July 26, 2022)

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Front Of House Pool Spa

Equipment Pad

Equipment #1 Equipment #2 Equipment #3 Equipment #4 Equipment #5

Safety Fencing Condition: N/A $

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Safety Fencing Notes
Access was through home
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Locked gate during day.

Pool Surface Condition: Issues Present $3500

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
18' by 40' 0-10% 1-12 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface of the plaster appears to be newer and less than 12 months old. The surface also appears to be slightly rough to the touch indicating that a plaster flashing may have occurred due to small white exposure pits present throughout. Additionally there is rust found in the south east corner of the pool. It also looks like this rust has been repaired previously and is still failing - it is either flaking off and also staining the top of the step in some areas or potentially there is rust coming through the top area of the corner of the step. To repair the corner rebar issue and potentially the step itself expect a cost of $2500 to $3500 this will require the following procedure;
A. Remove plaster surface around designated rebar stain area
B. Access rebar, grind down into gunite 1-3 inches / access existing rebar shell / modify
C. Fill a new concrete patch over rebar
D. Re plaster over new concrete patch

Tile Condition: Good$

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
N/A Ideal 105
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic N/A or none No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Ideal condition without issue.

Water Quality Condition: Good $

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) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 100 - 140 (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 Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

Wow there is no apparent water loss via water chemistry there does appear to be water loss on the equipment pad from the ozonator and the auto fill is consistently running during inspection.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Compliant / Skimmer Poured Wrong $100

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Compliant / Skimmer Poured Wrong 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
Yes
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer is like new. It was poured off angle which is not ideal making it impossible to get the skimmer basket out of the skimmer properly for normal use.

Additionally the skimmer needs to have its float O-ring installed properly to allow for proper function ($100).

The two main drain covers in the pool are like new.

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

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Hayward Suction 2 Wheel
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Bottom corner unit is in working condition recommend adding hose floats in an in-line Pentair / Rainbow Leaf Canister

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Poor ($125)$475

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

The auto fill is in working condition however I did notice that the fill was running during the inspection indicating that water loss may be present recommend re-checking in 1 to 30 days to confirm but a leak detection would be required ($475).

Pool Light Condition: Great$

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

Spa Light Condition: $

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Recommend Service $155

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward Swim Clear
Filter Notes
High Pressure - Indicating low flow, or distressed flow, with extremely high energy consumption. Recommend element replacement soon 1 - 8 weeks ($150-450)
Filter Additional Notes

Filter is in like new working condition. The elements are due for a filter cleaning / service ASAP ($155)

Filter Pump Condition: Recommend Minor Service$

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Tri-Star Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is in like new working condition recommend minor lubrication service to pump lid O-ring.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: $

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Spa Jet Pump Condition: N/A$

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Spa Jet Additional Notes

Waterfall Pump Condition: N/A$

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Auxiliary Pump A Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$125

Auxiliary Pump A #1 Auxiliary Pump A #2
Auxiliary Pump A Brand Auxiliary Pump A Model Horsepower
Hydra Pure
Auxiliary Pump A Additional Notes

This unit is in working condition however it appears that there is water loss present at the return union or possibly inside unit - recommend service to resolve ($125+).

Auxiliary Pump B Condition: N/A $

Auxiliary B #1 Auxiliary B #2
Auxiliary Pump B Brand Auxiliary Pump B Model Horsepower
Auxiliary Pump B Additional Notes

Heater Condition: Good $1100

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Hayward Heat Pro
Heater Additional Notes

The heater is in working condition. It would be recommended that the heater have a bypass installed to prolong the heater cores life ; $1100 = a new actuator , 3 way valve, plumbing, and programming - not required but recommended

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$

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

Omni Pl - operating ideally. No issues.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $

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

Salt Control Systems Condition: N/A$

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: Good$480

Overall Details

Upon close inspection there is only 3 return eyelets returning water to the pool. This is restricting considerable flow and likely should be modified to allow proper flow, as a result of low return flow this is creating 2x pressure and shortening the life of the plumbing / equipment / likely to cause faults with heater function. Recommend service to modify eyelets to either larger or removal for free flow ($400).

The plumbing itself is in working condition.



Condition
Good
Notes

Ideal condition. Recommend Uv coverage via UV mesh ($30).

Condition
Great
Notes

Proper water bond.

Condition
Great
Notes

Working condition erosion feeder

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Not required but recommended bonding of junction box to bond ($50) for safety.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

The sheer descents were installed using blue glue on the final connections this is not ideal for longevity. Unfortunately there is no need for correction at this time but it’s still note worthy.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $6040Est. Totals


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