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52 Grand Rio Cir, Sacramento, (1:00 PM - November 3, 2023)

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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, The access gate does not swing away from the pool, 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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
15' by 30' 0-10% 1-12 Months
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface has heavy wear, pitting, and or missing surface areas, The surface appears to no longer be water tight at this time, Recommend re-surface as soon as possible
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface is pretty much dead. While it could be cleaned and filled, it will never look “clean” ever again. It is missing a significant amount of its surface. Not to mention, there is significant discoloration present likely from over chemical treatments and high-pressure spray washing.

There are likely to best options, one being painting the surface $1500+/-, which I do not recommend as a long-term solution but instead a low-cost solution. The surface will look amazing for less than one year. And likely will survive after five years. Alternatively, replastering the pool is a best overall option where you can replaster a pool this size for between six to $12,000.

Tile Condition: Recommend Attention$1650

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet N/A 105
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Heavy Build Up ($650) Other
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs

While the pool is empty, it is best to work on the coping or tile at that time. On the north east corner of the pool some of the concrete around the coping is lifting, causing the coping to crack. He’s cracked areas and lifting concrete could simply be grinded / filled in new to a level so there was no longer a trip hazard ($500-1500). Otherwise, the rest of the pools coping and concrete is nearly even with one another.

Additional Tile Notes

The skimmer throat and some small sections and around the pool above the tile will need some new mortar added this is less than $10 in product or a $500 service call.

It does appear that there is a calcium build type Present and Likely some additional build up type Present which may be a stain. If these materials can be removed I would expect a cost of approximately $650 - $900 for a tile technician to remove it via a glass bead blasting service.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $300

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
<6.5 0 (Very Low) 0 (Very Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 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 Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

The pool has significant landscape debris around it and in it, it would be VERY wise to trim a considerable amount of this landscape debris away from hanging over this pool as a long-term solution $1500+ as I would nearly guarantee the real cause as to why the surface looks so poor, are these exact trees, and their foliage that drops…, But to simply clean this pool so it can be filled and used as is, I would expect approximately a $300 service call.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Damaged (Needs Attention) $650

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Damaged (Needs Attention) 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 1 3 or more
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Other
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Cannot see main drain cover(s).

Debris in skimmer / older skimmer

Recommend at minimum a new float / float o ring / weir / basket weighted , lid ($650).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: $0

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes
Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Poor ($125)$250

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

There is a manual fill line that is leaking your news recommend repair ($250+).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1015

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 ($565+)

Older smaller swim quip ($550+ install)

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Damaged $350

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair FLT CNC 150SF ALMD
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

This filter has its is element set aside with its , stand pipe air bleed hose - I recommend a need a new tank O-ring, and pressure gauge and element ($350+).

Pentair Element

Filter Pump Condition: Recommend Updates$150

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Dyna Glas 1/2hp ≤ 0.99HP
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Good, the filter pump is in good working condition; The motor is warm or slightly hot, some air in the pump basket, motor is hot to the touch, recommend upgrading the status of this pump by; cleaning, lubricating, and resealing all pump suction and return side fitting o-rings.
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This is the most ideal motor size for the current plumbing. Recommend bonding this pump if available or possible ($150+).

The pump does turn on and operate however, it is likely that the pump Lid o ring and possibly the seal plate and or shaft seal. O-ring will need to be updated in the next few years ($500+).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
150

Booster Pump Condition: Missing$1600

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

The booster pump is no longer connected to the pool which may be due to an abandonment of that line.

But because this is the most crucial need of this pool; foliage collection for removal , it should be investigated if desiring a long term solution. If not $100 bottom cleaner in the skimmer as a C- solution.

A new ideal cleaner is $650 Polaris 280 / 380 and a new booster pump ($950+) Pentair BoostRite

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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $5200

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Heater Additional Notes

There is a heater present here, but it is not connected to anything, and therefore unknown. The new heater install is typically $3800+ Plus running a new gas line which will likely be required $1500+

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$300

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
300
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The electric panels are older than 25 - 35 years on one timer and five years on the other. I do feel that this electric area is safe, likely due to rotting of metal conduit, to someone experienced this can be cleaned up for less than $300-500 / or simply minimizing what’s here ($100-300). These conduits are the only thing being used to secure these older timers / electrical lines. This area may require some proper mounting and restructuring the metal conduit lines as well as a new electric access panel for proper space for GFCI for both pool pumps but lights etc ($500+-1000+) or simplifying for $100-300 in parts.

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: Poor - Recommend Updates$1950

Overall Details

Similar to seeing old seashells at the bottom of the ocean floor, we are seeing an old booster pump that was once connected here left a portion of its skeleton remains.

Because this is copper, you have copper to PVC connections. These connections should be serviced every 10 to 20 years ($300 each x2) that will likely be needed and if that doesn’t solve all issues a new connection will need to be installed ($350 x2).

Otherwise, the other plumbing present is in fair condition, but most of it was installed with blue glue. Recommend updating the Plumbing area with proper purple and gray in the next 10 years ($750).

Equipment pad should be painted labeled and covered from UV ($400+).



Condition
Poor
Notes

Blue glue galore !

Condition
N/A
Notes

Booster Skeleton

Condition
Poor
Notes

Copper to PVC connections likely due for service $300 x2

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

The diving board does not feel secure with its current components recommend updating for safety ($500+).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

There are three return lines that are using these older style heads. Recommend updates / cleaning ($150x3). They are all on the west side of the pool. This is ideal for remodeling.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $13540Est. Totals


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