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6300 Autumn Oak Ct., Citrus Heights, (1:00 PM - October 31, 2023)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Poor $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: Fair Overall $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
15' by 35' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
The surface is slightly abrasive and not as smooth or as new and will allow more organic matter to grow as a result of the slightly abrasive surface
Pool Surface Additional Notes

There is approximately 20% of the Pool Bottom, covered in dust and debris. Overall from what can be seen the surface appears to be older than 25 years and likely has less than 10 years remaining of life left. Typically a replaster on a pool This size is approximately 8 to $12,000.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1900

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Low 125
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Other No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The tile in the pool is older than 25 years. Overall, the tile appears to be heavily calcified, and in some areas inside the skimmer will need some new mortar applied ($100+). To remove the Calcium Present expected cost of approximately $800.

There are a few of the coping stones that are cracked, and will need to be potentially repaired soon ($500+)

On the west side of the pool, the concrete has settled lower than the coping stones. This area may require some leveling using a concrete jacking service ($500+).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $150

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 5 - 10 (Slightly High) 5 - 10 (Slightly High) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 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 Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

Cyanuric acid level is low generally an indicator that water loss or new water is present. Likely new water. Recommend balancing the CYA level ($150).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $488

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

The main drain in the pool should be updated at time of replaster. The main drain cover should be updated ASAP for safety ($88+).

The skimmer basket, the skimmer we’re door and a float and float O-ring are either missing or should be updated $400

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged, unit is in distressed shape and will need more than $250 in repair items currently, consider replacement options ($405-655+). $650

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 280/380
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

There is no bottom cleaner present, but a Polaris two 8380 would install well in this pool. He would likely need a wall adapter that comes with a new unit as the current one is missing out of the wall.

The threads are a little worn on the outside most edge, but it appears it is still potentially functional.

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 Manual Fast
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The manual fill functioned.

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

The Pool light does not turn or function at this time. A new pool light installed is $750-$1500.

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 $150

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Ccp 520
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

All sides of the filter cannot be seen due to plant matter over growth. The filter pressure is at nine psi while the pump is running at 2100 RPMs. Due to the current pressure I would recommend doing a service / filter cleaning soon + new pressure gauge ($150) to determine if the elements are due for replacement ($550) which is likely due to age and condition.

Filter Pump Condition: Recommend Service$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair IntelliFlo 18+ Yrs Old Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The entire pump cannot be seen because of all the plant matter and rock debris that should be removed ASAP ($200) and also the cooling fan should be cleaned. otherwise this pump is in working condition at this time.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Damaged / Poor$1200

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

The booster pump does turn on and function, however, it is showing signs of heavy physical wear, and likely due to the loud internal cavitation noise will require replacement soon ($400-1200+). Note that the cavitation sound will typically happen when there is no bottom cleaner installed, and this issue may resolve itself when I knew Cleaner is installed however, again, due to the current condition and overall function. I do believe that this pump is nearing failure.

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$350

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

This panel has been cleaned up in general. However, we will need a new GFCI breaker for the lights and pool pump. Likely a $350 update minimum.

Also, there appears to be some wires cut that go down into the concrete. This may potentially be the pool light ? Line.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $

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

Salt Control Systems Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1200

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

The salt system appears to be older than five years and the salt cell appears to be older than 10. The flow sensors appear to be less than one year old. It is likely that the salt cell should be updated ($1200) to bring the salt system up to potentially working condition.

Valves & Fittings Condition: Fair - Working Condition$400

Overall Details

Recommend painting, labeling, and covering from UV ($400).

There are no valves presents, and no leaks present at this time.



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.
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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $7363Est. Totals


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