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3773 Giggs Way, Roseville, (12:00 PM - September 14, 2023)

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Front Of House Pool Spa

Equipment Pad

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Good $0

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The safety fencing is in good working conditon
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Good Overall - Blemishes Present $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Pebble Surface
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
16' by 32' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface appears to be between 7 to 15 years old and the pool surface has some Blemishes present everywhere as far as Rust staining. There is one stain in particular in the shallow end that is of concern, and many more in the deep end as well of much smaller proportions. Overall there are likely more than 50-100 seperate spots. These stains can likely be removed using a citric acid solution or a 3 inch chlorine tablet ($125 - $405+). But there is one blemish in the shallow end near the steps that is of some concern and I would recommend checking this blemish more closely as it does appear to be an active rust issue; recommend service to confirm and resolve ($125+).

Note the surface does appear to be in normal condition overall with approx. life remaining of 10-20+ years if well maintained.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$6000

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
N/A Ideal 120
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone N/A or none
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

There are sections of issue on the Spa Spillover, and surrounding Spa rock area. It will likely need to be re-mortared to allow waterproofing to occur ($3-4k).

The waterfall area also has water seeping through its seams - recommend re-mortaring there as well ($1-2k).

Note that typically these areas will need re mortar every 10-18 years if used often. Because we are seeing it here already is a strong indicator that the waterproofing that was used to seal the tiles and stone was of sub par application. Recommend re doing these waterproofing areas to resolve this issue which is currently required due to current condition.

Water Quality Condition: Good $0

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.2 - 7.6 (Slightly High) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 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

Water quality is in Ideal Condition.

Note the water itself appears to be less than 5 years old and the water also appears to not be used as much.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $150

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 4 or more 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Yes
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The main drain covers both in the spa and the pool appear to be in ideal working condition. Note that they should be updated every seven years due to age and condition, and therefore all six could be updated for safety ($100x6) if desired soon as its a safety requirement.

The skimmer has all parts needed for operation, except for the Skimmer float O-ring recommend updating ($150).

Note, I am seeing epoxy present likely left over from construction.

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

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 360
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The bottom cleaner itself likely will need a new tail, tires, and an additional swivel soon ($105). The unit has approx 1-5 additional years of operation depending on care and use ($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
Yes No Float Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The auto fill is in working condition however, there is significant landscape debris present that will likely need to be cleaned outside of the Autofill canister ($125).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$2100

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
LED 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

There are two pool lights installed in the pool, the northwest light is very dim indicating failure is soon and the south light also appears to have water present inside the light lens indicating that failure is likely as well ($1050 x 2).

Spa Light Condition: Damaged (Water Present - Light Can Replacement $475)$1075

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

The spotlight only appears to be illuminating, heard of a portion of Italian meters indicating that the light is also feeling recommend replacement ($1075) using 100 ft cable.

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Fair - Recommend Minor Service $85

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Jandy Cv460
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

This filter is showing signs that sun damage is present / sun is present for a portion of the day. Also that the elements inside are due for service. The filter pressure is at 15 psi when the pump is running at medium speed (strong indicator of issue with elements). I would recommend a standard cleaning service for this filters elements ($85-125) to start as it is currently not leaking showing that it has been serviced in the past 6 months.

Special note: If the filter elements inside the filter unit are original then they are due for replacement asap ($+650)

This filter has approx. 5-15 additional years remaining on the entire unit / large pieces will be required for replacement will be required if left in sun.

Typically this filters annual ongoing upkeep costs are as follows:
The cost of a new element set manufacturers recommended 18-24 months ($450)
And tank o ring set installed every 3-10 years ($750-1050).
Filter Cleaning Annually ($125x5).

vs a sand filter ($+/- 2500 one time cost) = $300 every 10 years.

Filter Pump Condition: Fair - Some Struggle Present$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Jandy EPump Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is in working condition. There are no leaks presents and all wiring and bonding is connected to the pump. I did notice, though, however, that the filter pump itself was making a struggling sound during initial arrival and watching it during its operation. This is generally an indicator of motor issue OR a filter elements issue... I feel the dirty elements are the most likely issue. Recommend checking if Pump is still struggling after filter cleaning.

Note this pump in my opinion does not like to be out in the weather as it has many terminals present inside the motor compartment in a "partially" sealed weathering compartment. The point is unless THIS pump is in an equipment room then its likely that it will run victim to water damage after 4-14 years almost guaranteed. So the cost of a superior (ideal level quality) is the Pentair i3 Pump ($2900) that if sun covered will be a far superior pump in all aspects.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
Other

Booster Pump Condition: $0

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: Good$

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Jandy SWF125 ≤ 0.99HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

The waterfall pump is in working condition. It is a half horsepower. There are no issues with this pumps operations at this time.

Special Note: The motor is showing some sun degradation / over heating to the point the paint is peeling off the motor at such a young age is an indicator its ran in an overheating capacity at some time for some time. I would vote that this pump is watched but know that a replacement like pump is approx $1500+ installed.

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 $100

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Jandy Jxi
Heater Additional Notes

The heater is in working condition without issue at this time. It is connected to a remote sensor. The gas connection Ideally should be painted to protect from rust ($100).

I do find that this heater is similar to its cousin the EPump and that if well noticed will likely last some time. BUT this unit has a "trend setting" INTERNAL bypass which is NOT something I would rely heavily on and will only result in this unit "erroring out" when it does start to fail which this heater is known for having this item fail "Jandy JXI Internal Bypass Failure" if searched on google will yield some information on this concept. One solution is to replace this heater with a superior option, which isn't necessarily the Master Temp 400 ($4800) without at least adding an actuator at the already installed external bypass as described in the last section of this report (Valves & Fittings Section).

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 board and timer are in ideal working condition. We do have updated variable speed breakers present on both pumps as well as the pool lights.

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: Fair - Working Condition$2100

Overall Details

The valving present, all is in ideal working condition without issue at this time.

Equipment pad should be repainted and relabeled as well as covered from UV using a UV mesh ($300).

The two actuators for the section and return are due to be replaced in the next 12 to 36 months ($750).



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., The equipment appears to be in direct sunlight a large portion of the day. By simply covering the equipment with a UV mesh shade ($25-55 on Amazon + Installation) you will see approx 3x equipment life and 3x less equipment breakdown. This is recommended here.
Condition
Good
Notes
Condition
Good
Notes
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Actuators in question

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

We are also missing a bypass actuator recommend installing ($500+).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

There is a missing piece of equipment (blower at $750 installed) or simply capping this line / extending it higher ($450).


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $11965Est. Totals


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