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1120 McClaren Dr., Carmichael, (12:00 PM - August 8, 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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $125

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch, 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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $15000

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

A large foundational crack is going from the spa and pool wall down halfway to the main draina area, this is likely causing water loss and will need to be repaired during replaster stage ideally ($3k). The plaster is pitting throughout specifically in the deep end and the shallow ends recommend replastering on both the pool and spa ($10-12k).

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$3500

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal 145
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic N/A or none Other
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The tile is older and in most sections the mortar will need to be redone and some sections tile needs repair ($2000) additionally the spa spillover area will need to be re-tiled / re-set ($1000). And some area inside the skimmer throat that will need to be re-mortared ($500).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.2 - 7.6 (Slightly High) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 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?
No Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality is in poor condition due to very high chlorine levels.

There does appear to be water loss present at this time.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Damaged (Needs Attention) $276

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Damaged (Needs Attention) 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 1 1
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 2x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($176)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer is due to have its float installed ($100)

There is one main drain in the pool and one in the spa both should be updated for safety ($88x2).

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

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 39t
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The bottom cleaner is in fair slightly older working condition recommend updating the tail weight, tires, and possibly the tail weight as well ($105).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

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

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

Emmanuel fill valve located in the north east section of the house is leaking during use recommend minor repair ($125).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$3250

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

This is the old swim quip light and is difficult to find in the light niche is not universal recommend replacing the pool and spa light niche during replaster phase ($2500)

Incandescent light would be $750
White LED would be 1250
Color LED would be 1550 installed.

Spa Light Condition: Damaged$750

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

The spa light is older and no longer in working condition recommend replacement ($750+).

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Recommend Service $85

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward C3025
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is in working condition without leaks at this time. Recommend opening the filter up and confirming the age of the filter elements ($85). If the elements are older than three to five years recommend replacement ($350+)

Filter Pump Condition: Working Condition$

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair IntelliFlo VSF Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Good, the filter pump is in good working condition; The motor is warm or slightly hot, some air in the pump basket, motor is hot to the touch, recommend upgrading the status of this pump by; cleaning, lubricating, and resealing all pump suction and return side fitting o-rings.
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The pump is in working condition newer condition as well without issue at this time. Know that I am finding air in the pump basket likely from the leak on the older Ortega valves or the copper plumbing.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Working Condition$

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Waterway Single Speed ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Working condition without issue.

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: 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: Poor $250

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Rheem
Heater Additional Notes

Heater does turn on and operate however it is in poor condition, making unusual noises during start up phase. Return pipe outlet is heavily morphed likely due to an overheating problem. And the union is cracked on the intake. I am also seeing rest from inside the unit. I would not anticipate this heater lasting another 1 to 5 years before replacement would be required ($4900).

Recommend at the very least replacing the inlet union ($250).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Recommend Updates$155

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

The timer board is olded and rusted indicating that the panel likely may be overly exposing itself to water recommend considering removing this panel and updating it with a more ideal Sub panel in the near future ($350+).

The variable speed breaker is ideal however I would recommend updating the pool light breaker ($155+).

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$8300

Overall Details

The valving on the equipment pad is nonexistent and instead is next to the spa. Equipment pad plumbing should be painted labeled and covered from UV ($400) additionally the plumbing from the pool equipment pad likely to the pool is copper 2 inch which will need to be updated sooner than later ($3-6k).



Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

These Ortega valves will need to be dug up cut out and replaced ($1500).

Condition
Poor
Notes

The returns to the pool are older and should be updated as there are only four of them in the swimming pool ($75x4).

Condition
N/A
Notes
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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $31921Est. Totals


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