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107 Coffee Berry Ct., Folsom, (2:00 PM - November 15, 2023)

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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: 650 $650

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
22' by 40' 10-50% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface of the pool specifically on the walls has organic matter, build up present. It appears it is likely a black algae, dark green algae variant that should be able to be removed with service. It appears to be located on approximately 10% of the surface most specifically found on the walls.

Upon initially entering the backyard, and seeing the surface, I felt that it was wear present, but upon closer investigation, it does appear that the discoloration present is organic, and likely only on the very top of the surface. Therefore, it is possible that this material can be removed with direct treatment. If it is removable, it will likely require an Acid type treatment directly to it ideally with the pool half trained to accomplish ($500+).

There also appears to be a fine layers of sediment present that is covering approximately 50 to 65% of the pools surface, making it partially difficult to see the entire surface for inspection- the sediment is likely from previous chemical treatments to assist in removing the algae and this sediment is what remains. This will have to be likely vacuumed from the pool ($150+) to properly, dispose of all the organic spent material.

Overall, the surface appears to be likely between 20 to 25 years old, and typically plaster last up to 30 years. Overall, it appears the surface is in fair condition for its age but I do see stains present rust colored in the shallow end, as well as staining present throughout the surface in different locations ie returns.

Tile Condition: Good$900

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal 125
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic 900 No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The tile is in working condition, I did not locate any issues other than medium calcium formations present on only approx 20-50% of the pool. Still I would expect to see the cost to clean the tile be approx $800-900 in service if desired.

Water Quality Condition: Good $500

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 10 - 20 (High) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 20 - 45 (Low) 100 - 250 (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?
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 No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

Water quality indicates that new water is present: Leaks found at the solar connections and potential leak found at the skimmer. Therefore new water is likely present as a result of this or all of the above and more.

Recommend treating the algae directly via a drain and clean ($500+) or with chemical only ($375+). I do not feel chemical only option is best.

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 skimmer does appear to have chlorine damage Present to it - it also appears to likely have leak repair work performed to it. If the Skimmer is found to be leaking in the future, expect to pay $1500 or more for a new Skimmer installed.

Needs a new weir door, and Skimmer float and float O-ring ($150).

Also recommend leak testing the skimmer as well ($150).

Last recommend updating the main drain cover for safety ($100+).

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 unit itself, and some of the hose segments appear to be newer and less than three years old. The tail and some of the hose swivels will likely need to be updated ($105+).

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 No Manual Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The manual fill functions however, the fill valve itself does leak in two locations and maybe wisest to simply replace it with a manual hand valve ($250+).

Pool Light Condition: Recommend Updates$350

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

The pool lights does turn on and function however, it does appear that the breaker to the pool light will need to be updated to GFCI for safety ASAP ($250+).

The light does appear to be older, and I would anticipate this light to ideally last another one year to five additional years before replacment will be required ($700+).

I also recommend cleaning behind the light lens as there is significant algae present here ($100+).

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Poor / Damaged $2750

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Mytilus My 140
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter could not be fully tested due to issues with the filter pump - But due to age and condition seen I would expect this filter to have less than 1- 3 years of potential life left before replacment will be required.

A new filter will be a Tr-100c / Tr-140c as a most ideal filter or as a budget filter but quality is the Ta-80 or Ta-100 or for budget the Sd-80 is the best value and quality for price.

A new Tr-140c installed is $2750
A new Sd-80 installed is $950

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged$2750

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Max E Pro 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is no longer connected or secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The bonding wire is not connected with an unshielded, copper stranded wire, Recommend and Updating for safety ($120).

The pump also does not turn on consistently has a loud motor buzz sound coming from it. Recommend updating the motor with either a variable speed motor ($585-1000) or a new variable speed pump ($1200-2750 installed).

Pentair models: Superflo Vs & i3
Would both be ideal options for new.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
2750

Booster Pump Condition: Poor - Working Condition$0

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris PB4-60
Booster Pump Additional Notes

This pump is older but in working condition.

A new booster installed is $1250 for high quality BoostRite or low cost Superpro $950 installed.

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

GFI/GFCI/Light Breaker/Plug is not connected to any light, recommend service to repair and upgrade this issue for safety ($245)

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$750

Overall Details

The Valving and equipment pad needs to be updated ($750+) = 2 new check valves if needing solar or 1 if not. 1 new 3 way valve and plumbing.



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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $9738Est. Totals


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