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3311 Groveland Way, Antelope, (12:00 PM - November 7, 2023)

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Equipment Pad

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

Safety Fencing Condition: N/A $0

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Safety Fencing Notes
Access was through home
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Good $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
20' by 35' 0-10% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The Pool surface appears to be newer. I would estimate it between 12 and up to 72 months old.

Overall, I am not seeing any blemishes on the pools surface other than some common mottling, some black algae president, especially on the deep end walls and tile sections.

The surface in the shallow end, I am seeing some white flaking, and or some extra wear, in between the tiles, especially on the shallow and steps on the west side.

Tile Condition: Good$0

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal 105
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic N/A or none No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

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) 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?
Yes, Heavy Algae was found Throughout 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
Additional Water Quality Notes

Do you water quality is indicating that the sign Eragas of levels are slightly low recommend re-checking this in the next 1 to 30 days to confirm waterloss presence.

Also note that since we have black algae, Present Recommend treating with an aggressive action ($375+).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Minor Updates $50

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend Minor Updates 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 2 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Yes
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Recommend updating the skimmer float, O-ring, and possibly a new Skimmer float as well ($50).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Good $25

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

The bottom cleaner is in near new working condition. While it may not need the parts now it will need a new tire set in 6-12 months. Otherwise recommend simply Acid bathing this cleaner to eliminate organic matter like black algae build up.

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 auto fill is in working condition without issue at this time.

Pool Light Condition: Great$0

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
LED 100'
Pool Light Notes
Light is like new, with no water inside the lens and I would expect this light to last another 5-15 years

There are two pool lights installed. Both are in working condition at this time.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Recommend Service After Treatments $0

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Jandy Cl580
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter pressure is at six psi when the filter pump is at 2200 RPMs. Overall, this is normal pressure. However, I would recommend cleaning the filter heavily wants the black algae treatment is ongoing.

Note that it may be wise to consider a new filter element set once the black algae is nearly eliminated ($200-400+).

Filter Pump Condition: Good$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Jandy EPump Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This Jandy variable speed pump is in working condition. I do not see any leaks or issues present with his pump at this time. Note that this pump does not enjoy being in direct sunlight for a prolonged periods of time, therefore recommend covering from UV ASAP.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
None

Booster Pump Condition: Working Condition$0

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris Pb4SQ ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

The bottom Cleaner booster pump is in working condition without any leaks present.

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: Updates Recommended$0

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
Yes - The plug and or breaker are connected to the pool light and test and reset.
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The variable speed pump is not connected to a variable speed breaker recommend updating ($250).

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $

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

Salt Control Systems Condition: N/A$150

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Salt Control System Additional Notes

The salt system cannot be fully tested due to water temperature being too low. Still, I would recommend removing the salt cell and installing the dummy cell ($150) to help prolong the life of this salt cell. If the salt cell were to expire, which is set to expire every 4 to 7 years of use expected cost of approximately $900.

Valves & Fittings Condition: Fair - Working Condition$350

Overall Details

Plumbing Installed is all in Ideal working condition without any leaks being present. The actuator functions well, as well as all valving present. I would only make one recommendation, and that is to install a check valve on the waterfalls, if desired as currently when the waterfall shut off, it does make a gurgling sound in this can be improved again, if desired ($300).

Otherwise I would recommend covering this equipment pad from UV exposure. $50.



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
Good
Notes
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

The basketball hoop is very well installed. I am uncertain if this metal framing mound is bonded. Therefore, it is not safety compliant.

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N/A
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Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $950Est. Totals


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