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9326 Outpost Ct., Fair Oaks, (2:00 PM - December 12, 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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $

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, 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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $17000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
20' by 40' 50-100% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface of the pool is heavily, worn, scratched, and there are what appears to be potential cracks throughout. In the deep end, there are also considerable amount of calcium Fisher’s present. Where the spa connects to the pool there is a crack on that wall in several locations.

It is likely the surface will need to be redone ($12k+) as well as potential structure repairs ($5k+) to shore up crack issues.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$5000

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet High 140
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic N/A or none Other
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The majority of the waterline tile around the pool is in fair condition for its age.

The spa spill over tile area will need to be re-finished due to cracks present ($2500).

There is some lifted concrete on the east side of the pool recommend repair as it is a trip hazard currently ($2500+)

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) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 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?
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 water is not balanced and will need approximately $100 and chemicals to properly balance. Note that the low cyanuric acid and calcium hardness levels indicate water, loss or new water is present.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Damaged (Needs Attention) $476

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Damaged (Needs Attention) 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 1 1
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 2x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($176)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Both main drain covers are due to be updated ($88x2).

The skimmer is older and heavily chlorine damaged. Recommend updating the internal components ($300+).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged, unit is in distressed shape and will need more than $250 in repair items currently, consider replacement options ($405-655+). $650

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

Poor condition overall. Recommend replacement ($650+).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

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

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

The fill is leaking during use and when not in use recommend repair ($250).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$750

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

There is water present inside the light lens. Recommend replacement for safety ($750).

Spa Light Condition: Damaged$750

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

The spa light also has water present inside the light lens recommend replacement ($750)

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Filter Condition: Damaged $750

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

The filter is running very high pressure, indicating that the elements will need to be replaced soon and the filter serviced ($750).

Filter Pump Condition: Poor$1500

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

This pump is a poor quality I would anticipated this lasting another one to six months before replacement will be required ($1500+).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Poor Condition$1250

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

Booster pump is in working condition however, it is vibrating and leaking indicating that the bearings are worn and likely will fail soon. Repalcment is $1250+.

Spa Jet Pump Condition: Poor$

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Hayward Single Speed 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Spa Jet Additional Notes

While the spa jet pump is in working condition, it is older, and will likely need to be updated soon.


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 $

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Hayward Hayward h200k btu
Heater Additional Notes

During the inspection, the heater was working without issue.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Poor$300

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

The equipment panel is older, and the breakers need to be updated for safety ($150+).

The panel is not setup correctly with wiring as it functions in several unusual ways ie booster timer not functioning correctly ($150+).

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$3500

Overall Details

the Valving installed is older and will need to be updated. Note the pool is copper and will need to be updated to pvc during remodel phase ($10k+)



Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Recommend updating the plumbing as it is currently leaking in several locations ($1500).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Also note that there are two Ortega valves under ground and under concrete that will need to be re-done ($2000).

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Notes
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Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $32276Est. Totals


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