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9563 Highland Park Dr, Roseville, (2:00 PM - November 22, 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 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: Recommend Service to Confirm $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 24' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The pool surface is an overall fair to good condition. In the deep end, we are seeing more wear present, and in the deep end, the east side, I am seeing some rust colored stains recommend checking the stains to confirm degree of issue via service ($350).

I would anticipate the pool installation to be approximately 7 to 15 years old.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$5550

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, Natural / Stone Medium Build Up ($550) 5000
Mastic Repair
1000
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile has a few locations where the mortar is separating and is hollow behind the tile recommend repairing these areas ($5000+) as they are points of waterloss, and most specifically the Autofill appears to potentially be leaking and causing the tile to hollow behind the tile connection.

The tile can have its calcium removed with service
$550

The waterfall also appears to have water seeping through ever so slightly and this can be re-waterproofed as well ($1000).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $375

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.2 - 7.6 (Slightly High) 5 - 10 (Slightly High) 5 - 10 (Slightly High) 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?
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 Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality indicates that it has been maintained consistently. I would recommend doing in Chemical Treatments to help eliminate the algae that is present, especially seen on the west wall.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $450

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 2 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
450
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are two main drains located in the deep end of the pool, and there is one equalizer drain located beneath the skimmer that is of the smaller variety - recommend updating all three covers ($350+) for safety, as they should be updated every seven years.

The skimmer is missing its float, also the float O-ring -should be updated ($100). This skimmer setup this way may be technically to be nominal to some as the secondary port is sealed but in reality if it is bypassing the skimmer it needs to run the main drain via the 3 way valve on the equipment pad.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged, some major parts need to be replaced ($205) $205

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 360
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The bottom cleaner is less than three years old. The Cleaner unit will need a new tail and tires as well as likely one or two additional hose swivels ($205+). This is standard ongoing maintenance That’s required everyone to three years depending on use. Additionally, this bottom Cleaner is not going to work perfectly in this style pool without shortening the hose.

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 auto fill float head is in working condition.

The water connection at the side of the home is leaking and will require service at its connections (leaking) ($250+).

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 turn on, however, it does appear to be very much destroyed (bulb) and will likely require service ($350) or replacement ($750+).

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Recommend Updates - Poor Physical Condition $700

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

The filter pressure gauge protector is faded and can be removed ($10).

Also the pressure is higher than ideal (18-22psi) and therefore the elements are due to be cleaned / inspected ($150) to help determine if the elements are due for replacement ($450) including a new tank o ring ($100) if this has not been done in the past 18-24 months.

Filter Pump Condition: Working Condition - Due for Updates$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Tri-Star VS 950 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 working condition. The pump lid O-ring is likely due for replacement ($15).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
None

Booster Pump Condition: $0

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Booster Pump Additional Notes

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: Good $

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Hayward Heat Pro HP21404T
Heater Additional Notes

The heater is in working condition (emitting super cooled air). It is designed to be used mostly in the spring through summer. During my test, I did not find out the heater increase the temperature by 1°’s however, that is because of the ambient temperature being so low.

The unit itself has a switch cover that has been heavily degraded due to the sun exposure and likely will need a minor repair perform to it ($200+).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Recommend Updates - Gfci$350

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
350
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The timer board will need to have its variable speed pump, breaker updated, as well as the pool light to GFCI and the plug as well ($350+).

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$1350

Overall Details

The pool plumbing is in working condition on the suction side, however and many of the return size connections they used blue glue, and this is likely only good for up to 10 years recommend updating, this will also include painting and labeling the equipment pad ($1050).

On the suction side of the plumbing, it can be serviced ($150) which is required every 10 to 15 years.

Note that since there are no leaks, this is not required however, it is a poor standard of workmanship and will leak soon.



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
Poor
Notes

There is a three-way valve, located near the waterfall that diverts flow from the waterfall to the returns of the pool recommend servicing the O-rings ($150).

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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $10105Est. Totals


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