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46 Epperson Ct., Woodland, (10:00 AM - July 28, 2022)

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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
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch, The access gate does not swing away from the pool, 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: Poor $10500

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 30' 50-100% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface of the pool appears to be older than 15 years. With staining and discoloration or wear present on 50 to 100% of the surface.

The surface of the pool has significant staining present throughout there also appears to be some minor pitting occurring in some locations.

The surface in the spa is heavily stained and damage likely nearly to the gunite in some locations with some hitting and where present throughout recommend resurfacing in the spa ($2500) and likely the pool in the next 1 to 10 years or less ($6-8000).

Note that the main reason why the pool and spa surface looks so bad is it was likely poorly acid washed or heavily chlorine damaged.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$2150

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal 115
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Other Other
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

There is tile missing on the spa spill over and the tile around the perimeter of the pool appears to have calcium buildup present.

The calcium build up present around the perimeter of the pool can be removed for approximately $650

The spa spill over tile and all of the spa spill over tile around it will need to be redone likely at a cost of $1500

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $250

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 10 - 20 (High) 10 - 20 (High) 120 - 150 (High) 100 - 140 (High) 400 - 650 (Slightly High)
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 No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality overall is in good condition however because the cyanuric acid levels are so high this will need to be lowered through a half drain ($250). Also note that the chlorine and the alkalinity are are very high and should be lowered planning on using the pool.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $452

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend Updates 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 2 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 4x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($88)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The main drain covers in the spa are due to be updated as well as the pool there are four covers total ($88x4). Note that due to the close proximity of the covers from one another it is likely that they are not VGBA compliant.

The spa main drains are likely being ran independently which is an extreme danger, this should be modified as it’s currently running off a 2.20 hp pump + 1.5hp which is not ideal.

Recommend updating the float and float O-ring ($100).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged, unit is in distressed shape and will need more than $250 in repair items currently, consider replacement options ($405-655+). $650

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Hayward Navigator - Suction
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The bottom cleaner is a low quality cleaner in working condition. A far superior unit would be the pool cleaner four wheel ($550) for this application along with an inline leaf basket Pentair ($100).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Great$0

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

The pool fill is in working condition without issue at this time.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1600

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

The pool light is approx 50-60 feet from junction box. The pool light is filled with water and therefore needs to be replaced it appears it is a halogen colored light approx cost to replace with best quality is $1250 for light + $350 install vs standard incandescent at $400 for the new light can.

Spa Light Condition: Damaged$1600

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

The light can has water present inside the light lens. Recommend replacment of light can; $1250 + install $350

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Filter Condition: Due for Service - Check Elements $150

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward Swim Clear 3020
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is in working condition however the pressure is slightly high indicating that the filters will need to be cleaned / filter serviced ($150) and the elements need to be checked for replacement need.

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged$2500

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Max E Flo Xl 2.00HP - 2.50HP
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is extremely high horsepower for the application. Additionally the suction side is size down to inch and a half increasing pressure and danger potential for a spa or pool application. I would recommend changing this pump to a lower horsepower or a variable speed pump ($775-2500).

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Hayward Northstar - Old Body 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Spa Jet Additional Notes

The spa je pump does not appear to be functioning at this time it is older in a poor quality pump either way approximately 1 to 1.5 hp. ($775-2500).


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: N/A$

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: N/A $

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

Heater Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $4900

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Hayward H400
Heater Additional Notes

The heater is no longer functioning recommend replacement with like heater at approximately $4900 installed.

Note that the heater has three communication wires coming out of it which is not normal.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Recommend Modification$150

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

The panel is in working condition recommend updating the plug breaker to GFCI as well as the pool light ($150+).

Additionally there is a Aqua dine communicator box inside the secondary panel it appears to be older and no longer functioning at this time.

Also the panel is powering to actuator valves with no automation that I can see this is unusual.

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: Poor$1650

Overall Details

Valving installed is due to be serviced which will include three three-way valves , adding a heater bypass, and checking pump unions ($1250). Also recommend painting labeling and covering from UV ($300).



Condition
Poor
Notes

There appears to be only three return jets inside the swimming pool therefore some restriction will be expected in regards to the return flow to the pool. Recommend updating the return jets for proper flow as it is only found on the northwest side of the pool ($100).

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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $26677Est. Totals


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