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712 Westchester Ct., Folsom, (9:00 AM - September 21, 2023)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: N/A $125

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: Fair - Good Condition $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Pebble Surface
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 30' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
There are some small areas of staining or discoloration, The pool surface appears to have no pitting or any loose surfaces present
Pool Surface Additional Notes

I am seeing some rust stains present on the south side of the surface ever so lightly.

Overall, the pool surface appears to be in normal condition for its age.

In the spa I’m seeing considerable more wear, especially in the corners. Overall, the surface appears to be in fair condition.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$9538

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal 140
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone Heavy Build Up ($650) Other
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

There are many areas of concern;

The spa upper tier specifically the corners of the Spillover and the top tiles mortar. It is likely this area will need to be re-waterproofed, and re-done soon ($2-3k) I am seeing missing sections of mortar throughout and loose tiles.

On the runnel section from the spa to the pool, I am seeing where Re-waterproofing has been performed instead of simply re-mortaring with a higher grade waterproofing material. An additional repair will be required as it is already causing issues to the foundation ($2-5k).

Going from the runnel to the pool I am also seeing where all the tiles surrounding the pool and coping are slightly loose or missing mortar sections. Recommend updating these mortar / tiles sections as well ($2-5k).

There is some calcium buildup present on the tile surface that can be removed if desired ($650+-1200).

Water Quality Condition: Good $150

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (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 Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

The chlorine level is very high, and the cyanuric acid and calcium Hardness levels are slightly lower recommend balancing ($150) with these chemical levels are generally indicates that water loss is present, which I would expect, especially with the Spillover areas being of question and many other areas of the like ie salt levels being low etc

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $1200

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 3 or more
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
700
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are three main drains in the spa and there are 3
4 main drains in the pool. It is likely that all main drain covers are due to be updated as is required every seven years ($100x7).

The skimmer throat has been re-waterproof in the past and it is likely that it will need to be re water proofed soon ($500+).

Also note that if leak repair has been performed to the Skimmer at the replacement Skimmer cost is approximately $ 3500.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Working Condition - Older $0

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
"The Pool Cleaner" 4 Wheel The Pool Cleaner
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Recommend installing the in-line net for the bottom cleaner ($150) otherwise ideal.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Great$0

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

The Autofill float head has been recently updated and is in Ideal Condition.

Pool Light Condition: Good$0

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

Ideal condition.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

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Filter Condition: Recommend Service - Fair Condition - 2017 $900

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Clean & Clear 420
Filter Notes
High Pressure - Indicating low flow, or distressed flow, with extremely high energy consumption. Recommend element replacement soon 1 - 8 weeks ($150-450)
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is operational, but the filter is due to be clean. The filter pressure gauge is not reading any pressure indicating that the gauge is due for replacement ($50), and it is possible that the drain plug O-ring will need to be serviced as there is moisture building up below ($250 service to address all o rings + elements likely due for replacement ($600+).

Filter Pump Condition: Working Condition - Fair$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair IntelliFlo 2005-10 Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

No discernible issues present with this 18-year-old IntelliFlo.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

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
Waterway Champion 5+ Yrs 2.00HP - 2.50HP
Spa Jet Additional Notes

The spa jet pump is leaking from the seal plate O ring, as well as its pump lid o ring, indicating that service is required ($750+). Note that this is a low cost pump, and if issues are developing, it may be due to a deformity in the plastic housing and therefore replacement ($1500+) may be a wiser consideration.


Waterfall Pump Condition: N/A$

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Superflo 1.0-1.25 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

The waterfall pump was found to be flow restricted, which may be a leading cause of the pump seal O-ring leaking. Still, it is likely required for repair service to resolve the small amount of water loss ($350+).

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) $4800

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Sta-Rite Max E Therm 400
Heater Additional Notes

The heater does turn on and operate however, it does error out and that coupled with the fact that the heater looks older than 15 years I would recommend a replacement ($4800) heater instead of repair ($650+)

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Recommend Updates$0

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

The timer is in working condition. There are some updates that will be required especially to the GFCI on the variable speed pump ($150+) otherwise, the timer is an ideal working condition.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $

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

Salt Control Systems Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$905

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Salt Control System Additional Notes

The chlorine salt cell does turn on and operate however, it is indicating that the cell has a low salt level which almost often means that the salt cell itself has expired due to the age and condition of it 7+ Yrs old. Replacment cell is $905+.

Valves & Fittings Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$2375

Overall Details

Plumbing Present indicates that we have a salt pool with many leaks present and many of the three way valves. It is recommended that all valving get service due to Age and Condition ($750-1500).


Due for maintenance, large equipment pad, Required every 10-15 years, all valving must be opened, cleaned, lubricated, and re sealed to ensure longevity of equipment.
No, the equipment pad is not UV protected by a UV protectant paint, recommend painting this pad to ensure long PVC piping life as well as certain equipment, 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
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Recommend repair ($125+).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Leaking, recommend repair ($750+).

Condition
N/A
Notes
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

The solar was found to be turned off and not in use at this time.

Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $19993Est. Totals


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