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4855 Hidden Oaks Ln., Loomis, (12:00 PM - January 19, 2024)

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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: 17000 $17000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
20' by 35' 0-10% 15+ Years
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 has missing sections throughout specifically on the edges of most features, tops of steps and most of the walls. I can see all the way down to the gunite throughout. The approximate cost to replaster this pool will range between $8 to 14,000+

Also note that the returns for this pool are the in floor returns, and considering these often leak, it may be wise to consider installing wall returns and capping these off and deleting them during replastering, this might cost an extra $2500 to 5000+ But would be smart, and the best value when considering the next 30 years of additional use.

Tile Condition: Tile is Fair - Rock Work is Poor$6000

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet High 105
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone Other No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile in this pool is in fair condition overall. Special note that if you did desire to update the tile expect a cost of approximately $1500 to 2500.

But the rock work that is around the pools water line will need to be updated with new mortar in several locations to ensure waterproofing is occurring ($1500-3500) especially the waterfall.

The concrete deck in the north end of the pool area is lifted heavily and will likely need to be redone as its currently a major trip hazard at approximately 10' x 10’ + at an estimated cost to replace is $2500 for this area.

Water Quality Condition: Good $150

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 10 - 20 (High) 10 - 20 (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?
Yes, Light Algae was found In Shade or Corners of Pool, A phosphate treatment ($85) will help reduce dissolved organics (100-1000ppb) by coagulating organics for 7-10 days allowing collection to occur on the filter. A filter cleaning is required after treatment., An enzyme treatment would reduce dissolved organics additionally through enzyme breakdown and oxidization ($65) No No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

While water loss is present seen on the equipment pad I am not seeing this come through on the water, chemistry results recommend re-testing in the next 1 to 30 days to confirm.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $900

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


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Both Scammer’s have heavy chlorine were present, and maybe wise to consider updating the skimmers during replaster ($1500+) if trying to accomplish 30 additional years of leak free use.

The main drain cover itself is no longer attached to the main drain apparatus, and likely will need some type of repair and replacement of the plastic cover + service ($450).

Recommend and Updating, both scammers with new float float O-rings we are doors and waited skimmer baskets like that is found in the North Skimmer ($450).

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 is in working condition with a bag that is nearly full of debris, the unit itself is likely under six years old. The hose swivels looks fairly chlorine bleach. The tail will need to be updated and it is likely that the unit itself will need a minor tuneup service is this Pool does get considerable leaf debris and is currently 2/3 filled still.

Eventually, a better unit likely will be the Polaris Quattro or the Polaris 3900 as it has twice the debris capacity ($750-1250).

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 manual fill is located on the south east side of the pool next to the house and does operate however it does have a very minor leak that likely could be serviced to resolve ($20).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$3015

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+)

When updating the light junction box, consider at the same time updating the pool, light niche ($1000) to allow a new style like to be installed ideally the 10” version niche + pool light led color ($1450).

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Damaged $650

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward C3025
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

This cartridge filter is older than 15 years likely older than 25 years. The unions specifically the tightening net for the return union is cracked and will need to be replaced ($550) is expecting longevity of this filter. It is likely that the Filter Elements inside this filter are due to be updated as well ($650) which will include a new tank, O-ring, and a new pressure gauge is the current pressure gauge has failed.

Note that I do not feel the best value is to update this filter due to its age and Condition, but instead put that money towards a new sand filter like a TA 100 by Pentair ($750+).

Filter Pump Condition: Poor$2800

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair IntelliFlo Original Version 22+ yrs old Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Do you filter pump has heavy where am missing paint on its motor body. Typically when the motor is overheated for prolonged periods of time this will melt metal and or paint surrounding the metal and that is what we are seeing here now. The likelihood that this pump will last another one to three years is very low. The estimated cost for a new like pump is approximately $2800 installed the new Pentair I3.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
2800

Booster Pump Condition: Working Condition - Leaks Present$650

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair BoostRite 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

This booster pump is approximately 5+ years old. I am seeing leaks at its return connection to the plumbing, as well as its return connection to the hose. It may be wise to consider updating these hoes connections to PVC hard plumbed ($650) vs hose as hose degrade over time.

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$450

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
450
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The timer is in working condition and the breaker /board is in poor / damaged condition. The timers have been removed from the breaker panel. It does appear that the breakers were updated in the past 15 years, but they are likely due to be updated to GFCI, including the variable speed pump breaker and the pool light breaker that is currently stuck on ($450+).

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$8600

Overall Details

The solar was not tested. But a solar test is included in this paid for inspection service - once 5 days of consistent sunny days happens please order the re inspection at no cost.

Equipment pad should be covered from UV with a UV mesh $50.

Also, the equipment pad should be relabeled and repainted and the valve service on the two solar connections ($600).



Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

It does appear the junction box is a major trip hazard, and can / should be moved approximately 8 feet to the soft dirt location and then brought over potentially all the way to the pool equipment. The estimated cost to saw cut out the concrete around the junction box and channel it to the grass would be $500 , then digging a trench from the grass all the way to the pool equipment less than 100 feet might run approximately $2500 - for a total of $3000. Note there may be an additional way to update this that is even easier by using low volt power 12 V options, and the existing conduit along with lowering the junction down under ground there at approx ($1500).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

The proper way to fix rust and or rebar stains is to jackhammer this area, open and expose all metal shell and reinforce and or correct issues inside of this area. The estimated cost for such a procedure might run between $1500 if included with re plaster to $3500 to hire to do this alone.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

A view of the concrete deck area in the north as described in the Tile section.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

There are two actuators one is for the solar on the left, and the one on the right is for the waterfall. The right actuator is expired / no longer functioning ideally and will need to be replaced as well as the valve under it Rebuilt ($500). It may be wise to do the same service to the other actuator and valve body ($500) and at the same time update the two check valves one is a Jandy. The other is a Pentair ($500).

Condition
Poor
Notes

Much of the concrete around the pool is settling / cracking / trip hazard. Expect a construction cost of approx $15-22k to demo and install these sections approx 600-1000 Sqft.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $40340Est. Totals


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