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5124 Love Way, Carmichael, (10:00 AM - October 13, 2022)

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Equipment #1 Equipment #2 Equipment #3 Equipment #4 Equipment #5

Safety Fencing Condition: N/A $

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Safety Fencing Notes
Access was through home
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Blemishes Present $

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

The surface has blemishes present on the entry steps. And throughout the pool some plaster putting. Likely the surface can last slightly longer but will need replaster soon. The surface is approx 25-35 years old. Also note that the pool shell has settled slightly in the east end versus the west end the West End appears to be two or 3 mm higher than the east end.

Tile Condition: Fair Condition - Calcium Build Up Present$1050

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Low 105
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Medium Build Up ($550) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Recommend calcium build up removal ($550).

Some missing grout around skimmer / tiles recommend updating ($500+).

Trip hazards at west side of pool especially but around the entire pool differential levels from concrete to coping.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $0

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.2 - 7.6 (Slightly High) 0 (Very Low) 0 (Very Low) 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

It is likely that the pool will need to be treated ($300) and or drained and cleaned ($450).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $2688

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 1 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($88)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer itself is older than 30 years. Cracked and will need to be updated ($2500). Recommend a skimmer buddy if planning to use bottom cleaner ($100) in the mean time.

Also recommend updating the main drain cover ($88) of the pool.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged, unit is in distressed shape and will need more than $250 in repair items currently, consider replacement options ($405-655+). $750

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Hayward Pool Vac
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Recommend replacement unit ; The Pool Cleaner + In Line Leaf Basket ($750).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs
100

Auto-Fill Condition: Poor ($125)$250

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

Recommend repair to fill ($250) leaking during use.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$565

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 50' or less
Pool Light Notes
Light is not working / powering on at this time and may need replacement ($565+)

Spa Light Condition: $

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

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Filter Condition: Great $

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Waterway Crystal Water
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Like new working condition.

Filter Pump Condition: Great$

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Superflo 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Like new working pump.

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: Poor$

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Spa Jet Additional Notes

Working, older spa only filter pump. Could not fully test due to lack of water.


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) $

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Hayward H100D & Older TeleDyne
Heater Additional Notes

There are two heaters present. Both are likely older / non ideal. The H100D is newer but could not be fully tested due to lack of power. Approx $4900 for a new heater installed (400k btu) that can work for both pool and spa. No need for two separate heaters.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$250

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
No - Older GFI standard, tests, and resets the pool and or spa light. Recommend upgrading to GFCI standard for safety ($125)
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Timer clock is older but working. Recommend updating GFCI for equipment + pool light + pump electrical line ($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$1000

Overall Details

The pool Valving installed is all newer and in ideal working condition at this time.

The valving to the spa is older and due to be updated however I do not feel the spa is going to be used to two additional cost associated with it. If the valving were to be updated expect a cost of approximately $1000 for the spa plumbing and approximately $2500 for a new spa insert.



Condition
Good
Notes
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

The slide is not permanently attached to the ground and will need repair to use; $500.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Recommend removing old diving board attachment to ground / bolts ($500).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Poor condition electrical line.

Condition
N/A
Notes

The spa shell is due for cleaning / likely replacement.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $6553Est. Totals


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