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4810 Mission Beach Ct, Elk Grove, (4:00 PM - December 21, 2023)

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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
Wrought Iron Around pool
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch, The fencing does not meet safety standards
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

The safety fencing around the pool is compromised. It will likely need to be redone as a result of prolonged exposure to high chlorine conditions / salt water. Est cost to re fence ($3500+).

In the meantime, recommend a self closing, sell latching gate ($125).

Pool Surface Condition: 16000 $16000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
22' by 40' 50-100% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

There are two bodies of water won the pool in one an upper fountain, which I will label as a spa.

The upper fountain appears to have some crack repairs performed to its surface in the south east corner of it, as well as some obvious metal staining issues in the tile section likely related to structure. While I feel the surface of this upper fountain may be in working condition, its surrounding tile and sub surface is likely compromised, and in question as I do see, it is leaking from nearly every corner of the vessel. A Likely solution will be to redo this area to ensure waterproofing is occurring. On the outside of this fountain like spa vessel, I am noticing the concrete is separated, or is affected by water loss occurring.

The surface in the pool is in poor condition overall. There are stains and wear Markings present on the top steps of the pool in every corner. Additionally, there are nearly missing services in many sections in the pool as well. I also see stains likely from 3 inch chlorine cookies and other chemicals present as well. In the south east corner of the pool I do see some small separation of the surface. In the deep end of the pool, there are several markings and cracks present. These are all likely issues in the surface and will cause an acceleration of failure in these affected areas.

Overall, I feel the surface of the pool is towards the end of its life cycle. The cost to replaster a pool of the size would likely run between $10 and $16 K.

The estimated age of the surface is between 25 and 28 years old+

This would be considered a larger residential size pool, approximately 700 ft.² and 25-30,000 gallons

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$6500

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
More than 150 Linear Feet High 160
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Natural / Stone N/A or none Other
Mastic Repair
6500
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The brick decorative masonry stone around the upper fountain has wet points and missing mortar present throughout. As described in the surface section, this area will likely need to be re-waterproofed, which will most likely require a re-doing of this area ($5k+).

The concrete around the pool also shows signs of settling in several locations. To help mitigate this mastic has been filled in between the coping in the concrete in several locations, but it is the grading and do for replacement / updating and likely grinding to help us move the difference between the two surfaces ($1500)

Water Quality Condition: Good $200

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.5 - 6.8 (Low) 1 (Low) 1 (Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 650+ (High)
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, Light Algae was found In Shade or Corners of Pool No Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

Water chemistry indicates that the water has no chemicals in it except for calcium hardness / usage residual.

I would recommend rebalancing the water, chemistry to help assist in identifying if water loss is present ($200) which I feel it is based on the results + leaks present.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $438

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 cover is due to be updated for safety ($88+).

We are missing a float and a float O-ring recommend updating the skimmer Weir door as well ($350).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Fair, minimal parts needed for tune-up ($105) $105

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Zodiac Mx Suction
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The bottom cleaner is the MX series unit. It is in working condition. Ideally, recommend adding an in-line leaf basket to this cleaner unit ($100).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Good ($10)$20

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 is a manual Phil located on the northwest corner of the home in between the pool and the house. It is a recently updated south, and they used blue glue and white pipe for threaded connection fittings. I would expect this to need service or replacement in less than 10 years ($250+).

Recommend painting to protect from UV ($10).

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

Pull it appears to have failed due to water being present inside the light lens recommend replacement for safety ($750+).

Spa Light Condition: Damaged$750

Spa Light #1 Spa Light #2
Spa Light Notes
Water Present inside light lens.
Spa Light Additional Notes

The upper fountain/spa light also appears to have failed as well ($750+) replacement.

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Filter Condition: $750

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

It appears that the filter elements are due to be cleaned, serviced and likely updated ($750) which is required approximately every five years or less.

I do not feel the pressure gauges accurate, and while it is running at a very low speed, the pressure is already at 12 psi, indicating that the elements are likely very dirty or old.

Filter Pump Condition: Good$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite IntelliPro VSF Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is in working condition. It is nearly new less than one to two years old.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

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: N/A $

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

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Recommend Updates$1100

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
1100
Board & Timer Additional Notes

There is one timer one GFCI and one switch with one salt power center and one solar power management centers.

It appears all items are in operational condition other than the lower salt cell power center which may have been disabled quite some time ago.

I would anticipate that the salt cell is due for updating the T 15 ($950+).

We also recommend updating the GFCI when you update the pool, light and spa light ($150).

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: Fair - Working Condition$1650

Overall Details

The evolving present is a Updates over the ages, and the two solar valves, and the three-way valve for the solar as well along with the check valve are all due to be updated soon ($1250+).

At the same time, recommend painting, labeling and covering from UV ($350).



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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $28388Est. Totals


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