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213 Chiquita Rd., Healdsburg, (1:00 PM - October 25, 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 needs minor repair to self close and self latch, 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: In Nominal Condition $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Pebble Surface
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
20' by 45' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
There are some small areas of staining or discoloration
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Some wear and stains present in the deep end. Otherwise normal issues for its age.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$5000

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal 155
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone N/A or none No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

On the north and south sides of the pool there are sections of lifting concrete from coping causing a trip hazard. Recommend grinding or concrete jacking to resolve. Approx $1500+ to resolve these issues.

On the rock sections of the pool and the tile to rock transitions we are seeing areas of missing or cracking surface that allows water proofing to occur $1500-$3500 to re mortar and re waterproof these areas of issue seen.

Optional: Also note that at this time of service to items above it would be a good time to update the skimmer and or main drain line independent from skimmer ($3k).

Water Quality Condition: Good $400

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?
Yes, Light Algae was found In Shade or Corners of Pool No No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

The levels are ideal. Slightly high on ph and alkalinity but normal overall. Note there is algae present especially on the bottom and some sides of the pool, this will need treatments to eliminate ($300-400) which will include phosphate treatments + enzyme + filter cleanings x2+

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Fair Condition - Recommend Updates $200

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Fair Condition - 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
200
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The main drain cover itself is approx $65 to install and cover expect a cost of $200. Note that due to age and condition the cover is due to be updated.

The return eyelets into the pool could be updated to variable speed returns to help improve overall flow and function of the pool ($25x4/5).

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 present is the black Polaris two 8380 the tail is not receiving a lot of water, and the tires are barely moving. It is likely that the unit has been modified to un allow detail to move but either way he will need a new tail in Likely new tires soon and adding two additional hose swivels and possibly a new wall adapter ($105+).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: $0

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

Timer Fill, connected to timer at wall of equipment pad. Not float style.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$750

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

Light is not working / powering on at this time and may need replacement ($750+)

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Ideal Physical - Recommend Service $150

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Jandy CL 460
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Recommend filter cleaning due to low flow seen during normal operation. Recommend service to the filter ($85-150).

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
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This pump is in normal working condition. Without issue.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Great$0

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Jandy Pb4-60 ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Working without issue. Note that the pump can be hard plumbed ($500) for increased overall efficiency / avoid leaks in future.

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$245

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
245
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The variable speed pump should have a dedicated variable speed breaker ($200) and the pool light GFI should be updated as well for safety ($45+).

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $

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

Salt Control Systems Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$950

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
No No No No
Salt Control System Additional Notes

The salt system is not powering on (unplugged) the salt cell itself is likely older in age since there is no date stamp present - therefore due to age and condition It is likely that the salt cell will require replacement ($950).

Valves & Fittings Condition: Fair - Working Condition$

Overall Details

The pool equipment pad has a cover over it, helping it avoid sun exposure. Also, the equipment Plumbing has had blue glue used and should be updated in the sections. These are described below.



Condition
Poor
Notes

The, most recently plumbed in connection for the booster pump suction line + new filter connections used a combination of blue glue and or + likely clear glue. This is not ideal for a chlorine rich environment and will expire prematurely in less than 5 to 10 years when a replumb of this section will be required (750+).

Condition
Poor
Notes

The return to the pool is flush into the concrete and may require a new fresh connection only due to age and condition Ie UV damage in 1-10 years ($500).

Condition
Poor
Notes

The auto fill used a clear glue instead of PVC glue ($200) recommended correction in 1-10 years.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

The actuator valve handle is very close to the Filter band clamp and will likely break this handle. If it is not removed, which you can easily be done by removing the flat head screw.

Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $7925Est. Totals


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