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3737 miners ravine Dr., Roseville, (1:00 PM - August 22, 2023)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: N/A $0

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

Pool Surface Condition: Fair (1-72 Months) $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Pebble Surface
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
30' by 10' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
The surface is slightly abrasive and not as smooth or as new and will allow more organic matter to grow as a result of the slightly abrasive surface, The pool surface has discoloration throughout due to improper water balance over time, The pool surface has heavy wear, pitting, and or missing surface areas
Pool Surface Additional Notes

On the west side of the steps, we are seeing some heavy chemical burn likely due to some type of chemical added to the surface for prolonged periods of time.

I am seeing some sections of nearly missing pebble specially around the bottom cleaner outlet (pool floor) and it is possible that this surface has worn all the way down to the gunite subsurface and will require repair or replastering soon to these affected areas throughout the pool ($4000) or replaster the entire pool ($8-12k).

Also note that discoloration is present in the north east corner of the pool, and underneath a Skimmer step, generally indicators of issue.

Overall, the surface appearence seems to be older than 15 years due to mottling (discoloration) present, even though much of the concrete around the pool and equipment is less than five years old. Unusual, but I would anticipate the surface in its entirety expiring in the next 5 to 15 years while the wear issues less than that.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$750

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal 100
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic 750 No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs

Note that, in the outside of the pool wall on the north radius, I am seeing some examples of effervescence occur in the center of it, this would generally indicate some water perspiration is occurring.

Additional Tile Notes

The tile around the pool is in good condition overall. There is a light calcium buildup president on the water line that can be removed for approximately $750.

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) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 0 (Very Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 20 - 45 (Low) 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 No No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality generally would indicate waterloss is not present, however recommend re-testing in 30 days or less to confirm.

Approximately $200 and chemicals to properly balance this pool ASAP.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $350

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 2 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Yes
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are two main drain covers installed. They are both VGBA compliant. If the covers are older than seven years, they should be updated for safety ($100 x 2).

The skimmer installed has all required parts except for the float O-ring, and at that same time recommend updating the float as well. $150.

The skimmer itself has significant high chlorine yellowing occurring coupled with blue glue being used on the Skimmer, which is not ideal and susceptible to failure.

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

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

The bottom cleaner is approximately 5+ years old. The cleaner itself is in fair condition and will likely need new tires, tail, and one additional hose swivels added ($105) in the next six months.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Good ($10)$20

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

The auto fill is being used at this time. The canister is very dirty with debris and should be cleaned ASAP $150

Pool Light Condition: Good$0

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 100'
Pool Light Notes
Light is like new, with no water inside the lens and I would expect this light to last another 5-15 years

The pool light is functioning without issue. At this time the light can itself looks nearly new, and in ideal working condition.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Recommend Updates $1000

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite S7M400
Filter Notes
Normal to High Filter Pressure - Indicating a filter cleaning ($85) is necessary to identify filter element quality of life, if elements were recently cleaned this is indicating element replacement is needed in the next 1 - 24 months ($150-450)
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is in working condition with one minor leak present. This is likely due to an older tank O-ring that is due for service.

Note that if this filter has its original filter elements, it is due to be updated ($700) and recommend updating all union and tank O-rings as well ($300) which will also include a new filter pressure gauge that is currently difficult to read due to age.

Filter Pump Condition: Good$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite IntelliPro Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Great, the filter pump is in great working condition; The motor is cool, the bonding wire is secured, the pump basket is free of chips and or cannot allow larger debris to bypass, the pump lid o-ring is secure with little to no air in the pump basket during operation.
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is an ideal working condition without issue at this time.

I would recommend covering this pump, especially from UV as it’s beggining to get “cooked”

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
None

Booster Pump Condition: Recommend Minor Service$250

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Boost-Rite ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

His booster pump is nearly new however, the union going into the pump is leaking and will likely need minor repair to resolve ($250).

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: Great$0

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
Yes - The plug and or breaker are connected to the pool light and test and reset.
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The panel is an ideal working condition with all required GFCI’s to appropriate pieces of equipment.

Note the screen logic controller (phone / internet connectivity) does not appear to be present ($700).

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: Great - Like New Condition$300

Overall Details

The plumbing and the equipment on the equipment pad should be covered from UV asap.

I would also likely be wise to add a check valve to the suction side of the filter pump ($300) for ideal usage.


Ideal Condition
Yes, the equipment pad does have a thinning layer of UV protectant paint, and it is due to be re-painted and / or have a UV shade device ($50+) placed over the top / sides of equipment pad to help ensure long PVC piping life AS WELL AS 2x+ or more equipment life.
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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $2975Est. Totals


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