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8663 Cord Way, Sacramento, (3:00 PM - August 29, 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 access gate does not swing away from the pool, 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: Fair - Some Roughness Present $

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 30' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface of the pool is approximately 7 to 15 years old. There is mottling occurring throughout due to age. When they plastered the pool they likely filled the pool up almost all the way and either the water level went down or they didn’t fill out all the way as there is a waterline present approximately 2 inches below the tile. There is some type of scratches / markings present in the north section of the deep end of the pool in several locations.

Tile Condition: Good$550

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 80 Linear Feet Ideal 105
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Medium Build Up ($550) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile is in ideal condition. There is a medium calcium buildup present that should be removed ($550).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $200

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 0 (Very Low) 0 (Very Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 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?
Yes, Light Algae was found In Shade or Corners of Pool No No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

The calcium hardness level is ideal however the Cyanuric acid level is not recommend modification to that as well as the chlorine ($200).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates / Issues Present $2800

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend Updates / Issues Present 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 main drain covers themselves have been updated recently however the main drain itself appears to be not compliant (3 feet on center).

The skimmer is due to have its float / o ring / weir door updated ($300) also the skimmer has signs of a leak repair performed to it therefore a repalcment skimmer may be required to resolve a leak present ($2500).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: $750

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

There is no cleaner present - a cleaner that will connect ideally is the Polaris 280 ($750).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs
750

Auto-Fill Condition: Great$0

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

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$250

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

The pool light is approximately 7 feet from the pool. Andy junction box appears to potentially be over 12 inches above the waterline. Recommend repair to junction box to likely cause the like new light to function ($250).

Spa Light Condition: $

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Recommend Minor Service $125

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Waterway 325
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is due to be serviced as I am not getting a reading on the pressure gauge ($125).

Filter Pump Condition: Good$

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Jandy VsFloPro 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 in working condition without any issue.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Good Condition$

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris Pb4-60 ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

The booster pump is in working condition without any issue present.

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: N/A $

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

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Working Condition - Recommend Updates$300

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
GFI/GFCI/Light Breaker/Plug is not connected to any light, recommend service to repair and upgrade this issue for safety ($245)
Board & Timer Additional Notes

It would be beneficial for the booster pump timer to be connected to the main filter pump timer ($150). Also the light gfi updated to GFCI ($150) which it appears to be currently, but an update would be most ideal.

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$700

Overall Details

Recommend covering from UV and labeling ($200).



Condition
Poor
Notes

A picture of the equipment pad. Recommend UV coverage.

Condition
Poor
Notes

The diving board is heavily corroded. Recommend removal ($500).

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Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $5800Est. Totals


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