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4233 Waymar Ct., Carmichael, (1:00 PM - October 12, 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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $125

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
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

The fencing may be locked during normal usage, but when it is not locked, it appears to not be self closing self latching.

Pool Surface Condition: Good $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
' by ' 0-10% 1-12 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface of the pool appears to be more than 20-30 years old. Typically surfaces last up to 30 years and it appears that we are towards the end of its life cycle at this time approximately 5% wear left the majority locations. In the deep end, there are some 3 inch chlorine tablets, stains present. In the middle, and there appears to be a semi temporary repair done to a rebar stain. This area will likely need to be resolved that time of replaster ($500+). The general cost to replaster this pool will be between $8 to 12,000.

Tile Condition: Calcium Present / Loose Stones$1900

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal 120
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone Other Other
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

There is significant calcium present throughout that can be removed for approximately $900.

The mortar inside the waterfall in on some of the rock work around the pool will need to be reapplied $1000+

Water Quality Condition: Good $375

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 400 - 650 (Slightly High)
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, Increasing chlorine, adjusting chemicals to proper levels, and doing enzyme and phosphate treatments along with 2 separate filter cleanings, one before treatments and one after will help reduce or eliminate algae ($375) No No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

Water quality is ideal. However, there is algae present in the pool, seeing around some of the return fittings and around the pool I recommend treatments to resolve.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $200

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 1 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($88)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There is one main drain present in the pool, appears to be an older cover, and should be updated for safety ($200+).

The skimmer is getting backflow from the solar due to missing check valves on the equipment pad, which was recommended to be installed with the Plumbing Updates. Additionally, the Skimmer has been heavily Chlorine Damaged due to long exposures to high levels of chlorine likely in the skimmer basket. Note that when replastering occurs, this is the most efficient time to replace or update the skimmer and I would recommend doing that here. I would also allow you the opportunity to potentially add an additional plumbing line for the main drain separated, which is most ideal ($2500+).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged, some major parts need to be replaced ($205) $205

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

The Polaris 360 Bottom Cleaner is in damaged working condition, approximately 3 to 7 years old. He will likely need a new tail and tires soon ($125). Note the unit is at approximately 20% output but this is likely changeable at the equipment pad by dialing in the speed via the valve. The hose on the unit does appear to be potentially older than the actual unit or maybe I’m just seeing premature yellowing likely due to high levels of chlorine present over prolonged periods of time - additionally, I am seeing some issue with the wall mount adapter and hose nuts ($205+).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: $0

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$750

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb
Pool Light Notes
Light is not working / powering on at this time and may need replacement ($565+)

I was unable to get the pool light to turn on. This may be due to a bad light there, for a light can replacement might be wise ($750+).

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Damaged $160

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
PAC Fab Mytilus approx 50-100 Sqft
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

Can you filter does not have a Pressure Gage Ridgewood Assistant understanding if the filter element is due for service instead a stainless steel screw has been placed in its place at the top of the filter. A pressure gauge is approximately $10 which should be replaced ASAP. Also, I can hear some resistance inside the filter, which generally is an indicator that the filter element is due for service ($45) or replacement ($150+) but I would likely expect a new filter element is due. Also note that if he would like to upgrade the sizing of this filter or even the Style of Filter expected cost of $750 or more.

Filter Pump Condition: Fair Condition$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Super Pump W3p2610X15 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is in working condition. It appears the pump itself has been updated in the past two years and therefore if covered from the sun and well-maintained, should last 10 years or even up to 30. Note, however that the pump is currently being restricted by pumping onto a roof and it’s causing the motor to be slightly hot, which may just be an indicator that the filter element is dirty, which is reducing flow, and may be a simple fix if the filter element is the issue.

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
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: Recommend Updates$0

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
No - Older GFI standard, tests, and resets the pool and or spa light. Recommend upgrading to GFCI standard for safety ($125)
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Recommend update to the pool light gfci breaker and timer breaker (ideally to variable speed ready) ($250+).

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: N/A$5600

Overall Details

I am seeing a lot of examples of improper piping and or improper glue being used and intern, eventual leaks and many of the connections. Again, this will just continue to be an issue versus removing all of the plumbing and re-gluing re-primaring Everything. That would be my main recommendation need here ($750-2100).



Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Appears to be leaking from the connection into the three-way valve. It also appears to be leaking at the connections into the solar. This was likely do because different style piping was used ABS versus PVC + age.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

This connection to the bottom right is leaking and or the energy bowl but either way this whole line can be removed and replumbed after the filter.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Solar - On going leaks seen.

Condition
Poor
Notes

Solar - Some small active leaks seen.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Solar - It appears that two of the panels have pre-existing leaks and will need to be updated 750×2 + additional repairs seen approx $1500.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $9315Est. Totals


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