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1528 Little Ct., Carmichael, (11:00 AM - November 22, 2022)

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Front Of House Pool Spa

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Recommend Adding Spring $125

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
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) $12000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 28' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface is older than 25 years. Missing surfaces present on the entry steps, main drain area of the pool. Likely re plaster is due asap due to missing surfaces: $9-12k.

Tile Condition: Calcium Build Up Present$1150

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Low 110
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Heavy Build Up ($650) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The tile surface has heavily calcium build up present. Approx cost to remove $650+.

There are a few locations of missing mortar especially in corners of east end steps. Recommend filling in and repairing ($500)

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $100

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) 140+ (Extremely High) 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?
No, Yes, Light Algae was found In Shade or Corners of Pool No Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

The cyanuric acid and chlorine levels are low. The alkalinity is VERY high. Black algae in locations. Recommend modifications ($100+).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $538

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 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 main drain in the pool is older and should be updated for safety ($88).

The skimmer is older and causing low flow due to design. Recommend updating this whole skimmer / main drain connection ($3500+).

The skimmer throat appears to be due to have to be resealed ($450). If you replace skimmer this will be done with that service.

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

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Maytronics Robot - Active 30i
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Recommend Updating Tracks ($105+).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: $0

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$750

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

Did not find a working light switch to the pool light. Replacment light is $750 installed.

Spa Light Condition: $

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

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Filter Condition: Poor Overall - Due for Service $500

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Ccp 420
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is no longer ideal. Recommend service to the tank o ring , pressure gauge, and elements ($500) are likely due.

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged$1700

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 no longer connected or secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Currently operating. However, it is leaking from its return connection ($400) and its motor / seal plate is compromised and is no longer sound. Recommend replacement pump ($1700+).

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: 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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$500

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

The timer is broken off it’s foundation and will need to be updated (to a breaker box $500+).

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $

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

Salt Control Systems Condition: N/A$100

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

Working but cannot be tested due to low water temps. Unit is newer and powering on. It would be beneficial to remove cell for winter to prolong its life ($100).

Valves & Fittings Condition: Poor$300

Overall Details


Condition
Poor
Notes

Recommend covering , painting, and labeling from UV ($300).

Condition
Poor
Notes

There are 3 returns on only one part of the pool and 1 older skimmer.

Condition
N/A
Notes
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Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $17868Est. Totals


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