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2024 Murphys Ct., Gold River, (3:00 PM - September 12, 2022)

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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 - Blemishes Present $3000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Pebble Surface
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
15' by 35' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface appears to be approximately 7 to 15 years old closer to 15 is more likely.

The surface in both the spa and the pool have where present throughout some of it is down to the last 10 to 35% mostly seen on steps in both spa and pool.

In the spa on the top step on the north side it does appear that there is some splitting or cracking present on the vertical edge and likely will need to be repaired ($1000).

Note that this particular version of pebble surface and the color makes it very very difficult to see cracks or blemishes presence in the surface as it is a very random surface in general.

Scratches seen in pool throughout. Some high chlorine where seen around the north return. Appears a rust stain is seen at the bottom of the entry steps near the south east return.

Significant where and a linear crack is present on the top step of the pool, this top step should be repaired ($2000).

Note that the entire pool has many wear markings present due to salt conditions of the pool.

Tile Condition: Working Condition - Calcium Present$1550

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Low 140
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 edges of the concrete spillway are showing signs of where especially the third most bottom concrete, recommend repairing the sections to prevent water loss and also re-mortaring the spillway in the corners to prevent any water loss ($1000).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $100

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.5 - 6.8 (Low) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 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

Upon arrival to the pool the water level is below the skimmer indicating that water loss may be present. After checking the water chemistry results does appear that they may be possible.

Recommend increasing cyanuric acid and calcium hardness level ($100).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Damaged (Needs Attention) $4152

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Damaged (Needs Attention) 2
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
2 N/A 2 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Other
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Both the pool and the spa main drain covers are due to be updated due to age and condition (88x4).

The south skimmer appears to have had its internal epoxied likely due to a leak being present therefore The skimmer should be replaced to ensure longevity ($2500). At the same time the north skimmer likely should also be replaced as it is nearly the same cost to do two versus just one (+$100).

Both skimmers need new floats float O-ring and weir doors ($300x2).

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

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 3900
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The bottom cleaner is an ideal working condition recommend replacement of the tail, tires, and some of the hose swivels ($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

The manual fill is leaking during use, recommend repair ($125).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1500

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

Does appear that either one or both of the pool lights has water present inside the light lenses recommend replacement ($750+x2)

Spa Light Condition: Damaged$750

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

It does also appear that the spotlight does have water present inside the light lens recommend service to determine ($150+) and or replacement ($750+)

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Fair Condition - Recommend Updates $600

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

Filter is due to be serviced , and likely elements replaced ($450) due to higher filter pressure during use. At the same time recommend servicing the tank O-ring and likely replacement of it ($150).

Filter Pump Condition: Near New - Ideal Condition$

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

Near new idea working condition pump.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Ideal Condition - Recommend Safety Update$150

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris Pb4SQ 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

The booster pump is near new and in ideal condition recommend adding a bonding wire for safety ($150).

Spa Jet Pump Condition: Good$320

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Hayward Single Speed 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Spa Jet Additional Notes

Near new ideal working condition jet pump. Recommend adding a suction side check valve ($300) and covering the electrical connection expanded Currently ($20).


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: Good $500

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

The heater was able to heat the spa from 81° to 86° in approximately eight minutes. This is Ideal. The gas line feeding the heater is on a T and therefore the heater does not have a drip like it would be beneficial to add a drip leg to the gas heater connection to ensure longevity of the heating elements ($500).

Also note that heaters typically last 12 to 18 years this heater does appear to be approximately 12 years old.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Recommend Safety Updates$150

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

The timer is in ideal working condition it does appear that the panel is being held in by tape due to damage. Recommend repair of this issue as the tape is not designed for longevity ($200).

I am not happy about seeing a GFCI for the pool and spotlights however I would recommend adding one for the variable speed pump ($150).

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $

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

Salt Control Systems Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$850

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
Yes Yes No Yes
Salt Control System Additional Notes

The system shows that the salt level is low and that the salt cell itself is no longer working recommend removal or replacement ($850).

A much better alternative is UV + Ozone system ($1500+).

Valves & Fittings Condition: Poor$1850

Overall Details

The equipment pad is due to be updated as it does have very old valving, that is no longer serviceable. I would recommend re-plumbing this entire pad in the next 1 to 10 years to prevent issues in the future ($1500). This will ensure there are no air leaks due to the older valves present and removal of all the wasted solar and heater bypass parts.



Condition
Poor
Notes

Recommend updates

Condition
N/A
Notes

The suction side check valve is operating incorrectly and should be replaced or serviced ($350).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

South skimmer

Condition
Poor
Notes

North skimmer

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Recommend removal


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $15827Est. Totals


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