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8757 Agave Way, Elk Grove, (11:00 AM - September 29, 2023)

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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: N/A $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

Recommend having appropriate fencing installed for safety ($125+).

Pool Surface Condition: Issues Present - Fair Overall $0

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

The surface appears to be older than 20 years in less than 30 years typically surface last after 30 years.

The surface of the Spa has some rust stains on the east side, first step.

In the pool, there is some rust stains present on the east side as well they look ornamental.

Throughout the pool and spa, there is somewhere in modeling present, especially in the deep end of the pool and the deep end of the spa. There are some scratches present, especially in the shallow, end, edges, likely from a near expiring bottom cleaner. There are also some Calcium fischers, especially in the shallow end on the edges.

Tile Condition: Some Cleanings / Repair$2000

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Low 140
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone 1250 Less than 50 tiles ($750)
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Some loose tiles , some calcium build up.

Loose tiles are found in the deep end wall.

There is also missing mortar between the rock work on all waterfalls as well as the Spa Spillover (2-3k+ To re-mortar)

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $100

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 5 - 10 (Slightly High) 5 - 10 (Slightly High) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 0 - 100 (Very 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?
No No Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

Is that we are slightly low on calcium hardness and cyanuric acid levels, and should be raised ($100).

The water is showing signs that it is being replenished more frequently and a leak may be present. Recommend re-checking water chemistry results in 1 to 30 days to confirm.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $750

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
Recommend Updating
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are seven main drain covers in the pool and spa. All seven should be updated due to Age and Condition ($100x 7) if desiring to update for safety.

The skimmer installed is in flow working condition at this time, meaning we do have a good flow into the Skimmer and all parts are currently present except for the weir door , recommend installing that otherwise ideal working Skimmer ($50).

Note that the skimmer shows signs of heavy Chlorine Damage, and usage.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Great $0

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Apex Alex Pro
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes
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 seller informed me that he just recently service the auto fill float head with a new head.

Pool Light Condition: Good$150

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

The pool light in working condition I am seeing some unusual build a present that like they should be serviced and or removed ($150)

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Working Condition - Recommend Service $150

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Clean and Clear Plus
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter pressure gauge is showing heavy signs of sun damage, and likely is due to be replaced. It appears the pressure gauge currently reads 20 psi, which is generally indicator that the elements should be cleaned or serviced ($150) but the seller assures me that the elements were just cleaned in the past one or two months and therefore the pressure gauge major simply need to be replaced to allow her to read a more correct pressure reading. Note that the filter to me does appear to be expanded indicating that higher pressure had long duration of time has been seen by this filter, and therefore it may be wise to consider the life of this filter nearly expiring. A replacement filter is $750 and up.

Filter Pump Condition: Great$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Black & Decker 3.0hp 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

This pump is in like new working condition. The conduit that goes into the pump has separated from the elbow and will simply need to be reattached via service $50. A bonding wire IS connected.

Also note that this pump is only gaining approximately 50% prime this is abnormal and should be corrected ASAP as this is what causes pants to burn out. It may be something as simple as a lead O-ring that needs to be lubricated during service, or the valve in front of the pump needs to be serviced ($155) which will be covered in the end section of this report called valves and fittings.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
None

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: Good$

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Pentair Whisperflo 1.25HP - 1.50HP
Spa Jet Additional Notes

This pump is in working condition. Its motor is only cool to the touch but it does also show signs of motor degradation, indicating long exposure to high heat temperatures ie rust being most present on this motor versus the other waterfall pump.


Waterfall Pump Condition: Poor$850

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Whisperflo 1.67 / 1.25 1.25HP - 1.50HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

This waterfall pump is in working condition. It is older and showing signs of sunwear. Example would be the pump lid itself and the conduit leading into the pump. It is likely that both will need to be updated soon in the next three years $390. Otherwise, the motor on this pump also is sounding foreign indicating. It may only have another five years of life left or less. A new motor installed is typically around $800.

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
Board & Timer Additional Notes

There is an older GFI presidents on the pool, light leg. This could be updated to GFCI for safety.($155). The timers are currently not in use but instead manual switches.

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$1900

Overall Details

Valving Present is all due to be serviced, and or likely the internals replaced due to age and condition. There are three three-way valves that should be serviced and ideally some of the unions ($150-1250).

Also, the equipment pad can be repainted and labeled ($150-350).



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
N/A
Notes

This line was used for the in ground bottom cleaner it is no longer being used, and therefore is no longer connected. It would be most ideal to simply Both of these lines and remove some of the excess plumbing $150.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

The hose connections to the chlorinator are due to be updated as they are nearly compromised ($50-150).

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Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $6025Est. Totals


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