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2077 Yellow Aster Ct., Gold River, (9:00 AM - August 11, 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
Wooden Side of home
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) $22000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
16' by 30' 50-100% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface to me appears to be older than 15 years due to mottling / discoloration / wear present.

There are many many blemishes present. Including one that appears to be a crack that goes from the west side of the pool to nearly all the way to the deep end - essentially spanning the entire pool bottom. And next to it appears to be another crack that goes 1/2 the distance. It is likely that this crack alone is losing water not to mention the other blemishes / cracks present.

Recommend repairing the crack sections by opening up the gunite / rebar shell and correcting / reinforcing (estimated construction value $10k+) in addition to the need to replastered (by a plaster company) due also to heavy check cracking in both the pool and spa ($8-12k). Special note that because the pool is tilting there may be concrete jacking that may need to occur, recommend confirming with a pool construction company ie Pool Time or Premiere Pools.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$2550

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Low 115
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone Medium Build Up ($550) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile in the swimming pool appears to be in fair condition however the rock work in the water line appears to have many gaps present and it’s mortar which likely will cause water loss, repair (new mortar addition) would be required ($2000).

Special note that the rock in the waterline where it is meeting the plaster in the north section of the pool peers to have issues as well, I feel it would be wise to remove the rock sections and create tile all the way around the pool or alternative rock to help waterproofing in the future.

There is calcium buildup present mostly on the rock that can be removed if desired ($550+).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $50

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 140+ (Extremely High) 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 shows a high pH and alkalinity which would be expected due to the quality of the plaster.

Recommend minor modifications to the water chemistry ($50).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $300

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 4 or more 3 or more
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Other
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

All main drain covers are VGBA compliant however the drains themselves are not.

The three main drain covers in the pool are newer than seven years and VGBA compliant. The waterfall intake however is not compliant as it is not a dual port suction this can be repaired via equipment pad modification or during replaster.

The main drain covers in the spa are updated however it is not VGBA compliant and can be modified during re plaster to comply - highly
Recommend.

The skimmer is heavily chlorine damaged, and in poor condition. During re plaster recommend replacing skimmer to avoid future issues.

Recommend adding a new float float O-ring and weir door ($300).

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

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 280/380 Black
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Recommend a new hose swivels / tail / sponge / and minor tune up ($105+). Currently netted of simply replacing the $25 tail the end piece has a metal hose clamp dragging across the plaster all day everyday. This is far from ideal.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Good ($10)$10

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 appears to be in working condition recommend cleaning out the canister ($10)

Pool Light Condition: Good$

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 100'
Pool Light Notes

Both pool lights appear to be newer and in working condition.

Spa Light Condition: $

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Damaged $650

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite S7M120
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter pressure is very high , filter is leaking, and therefore this is indicating that the filter is due for cleaning / service ($150) and likely replacement ($500).

Filter Pump Condition: Poor$

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

It is very difficult for this pump to overheat however due to the issues we are seeing it does appear that the unit typically runs hot and in a stress state I would not expect this time to last another one to five years. Replacement is $2200.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Poor Condition$1250

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris Pb460 ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

The pump is working however it is vibrating heavily indicating that it is nearing failure also there is a leak on the return connection as well recommend replacement soon ($1250).

Spa Jet Pump Condition: Poor$125

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Pentair Whisperflo + Older Motor 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Spa Jet Additional Notes

Poor working condition. When the motor gets hot so hot that it essentially melts the paint off of it -
It tends to Rust - I believe that is what we are seeing now. It is likely that the motor will only operate another 1 - 5 years additional.

There is algae present in the pump basket recommend service likely to the pump basket and lid O-ring ($125).


Waterfall Pump Condition: Poor$50

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Whisperflo 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

This pump is operating however there is a little bit of air in the pump basket recommend minor service to this pump to help prolong its life ($50).

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: Good $

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Pentair Mastertemp 400
Heater Additional Notes

Heater is near new and in ideal working condition

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Working Board - Recommend Updating Breakers$250

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

Panelboard is working without issue the breakers are due to be updated into aging condition variable speed pump breaker ($250+).

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$500

Overall Details

The plumbing is all in working condition but equipment pad should be painted play board cover for me and some of it could be updated including the ball valve for the spa bypass, and adding a check valve ($500).



Condition
Poor
Notes

Recommend modifications described above.

Condition
Poor
Notes

Older return side actuator - replacment will be required soon x 2 ($300 each).

Condition
Poor
Notes

Older suction side actuator - replacment will be required soon x 2 ($300 each).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Cracking in the waterfall rock work.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Level of the pool is off level.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $27965Est. Totals


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