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58 36th Way, Sacramento, (10:00 AM - January 23, 2024)

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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
Wrought Iron 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

There is fencing located on the north side of the property and south side of the property neither appear to be self, closing, self latching, and in distressed condition ($250+).

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $12000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Fiberglass
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
15' by 35' 50-100% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
The surface is uniform and smooth with little or no discoloration found
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface has considerable where present throughout scene, mostly in the shallow end, and in some areas of the deep end. Since the surface is down to the gunite, it is recommended that it gets resurfaced in the next 1 to 36 months ($9-12k+).

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1950

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 Light Build Up ($450) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

It is difficult to fully investigate the waterline tile due to the water edge being so high, approximately 105% up the tile line. Still, it does appear that the tile is in overall fair condition with copper, stains present, generally indicating hi copper and chlorine levels for a prolonged periods of time.

The coping stone around the pool is loose in several locations and will likely require adherence of the pieces /stones ($1500+). The coping also has shifted compared to the concrete decking throughout the entire pool. The concrete decking is significantly mis- aligned, and a trip hazard throughout it would be likely that re-concreting ($5-10k) to removing the concrete, or doing another type of surface ($3k+) is the most cost effective option versus concrete jacking ($1500+) due to how many abnormalities are present and the native soil.

Water Quality Condition: Good $0

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.2 - 7.6 (Slightly High) 10 - 20 (High) 10 - 20 (High) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 70 - 100 (Slightly High) 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?
No No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water chemistry indicates that there is a consistent level of chlorine , cyanuric acid, and calcium hardness. Really these high levels indicate the water is older and may be desirable to drain and refill with freshwater for less than $50 in water cost.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Damaged (Needs Attention) $88

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Damaged (Needs Attention) N/A
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
N/A 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

There is no skimmer installed instead a very dangerous 2 inch suction line is seen on the north side of the pool, a threaded fitting, the danger potential is entrapment. This is very dangerous and needs to be updated ASAP to avoid injury ($?).

There is also a main drain looking device present, but it may be likely that this is no longer being used. Recommend further investigation ($125 service call).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged $0

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
"The Pool Cleaner"
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

There is no bottom cleaner present, but technically one could be installed on the 1 1/2” / 2 inch suction line located on the north side of the pool. Not recommended and not safe.

A more Ideal, Bottom Cleaner might be a robot cleaner which the Aiper - Robotic - Seagull pro Lite Battery Powered.

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
No No Manual Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

There is no fill line present because it does appear that it has been disconnected at the north section of the pool equipment / near pool equipment window.

Because there is no fill line present recommend adding an auto fill device, likely to a hose bib with a garden hose attached to it to allow the pool to auto manage it water, intake, ability ($125+).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1500

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb
Pool Light Notes

The pool Light does have condensation buildup present indicating that the pool light is no longer watertight recommend replacement for safety ($755+). Note that a color changing Pentair LED light is approximately $1400 installed vs a low cost Amazon at $750 installed.

Special note, there is no light junction box present. This is not up to code, and should be installed for safety ($750+).

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Recommend Updates $650

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite System 2
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is in working condition. It is overall in fair to poor physical condition. The pressure gauge does appear to be operational however, it may be wise to consider replacing it due to regular maintenance requirements. Also confirm if the filter element has been changed in the past 18 to 36 months per requirement if not an additional cost of $400 would be expected as well as servicing to the tank, O-ring, and or replacement of the tank O-ring $100. Also, the filter is likely leaking from its drain plug on her knees or one of its return fittings. Recommend service to resolve ($150+).

But due to the debris load present in this pool, especially decomposing kind that is typically collected via a Skimmer. I would recommend a sand filter here as a much more ideal homeowner option for maintenance and lowest cost of ownership option. I would anticipate a TA Dash 100 Pentair sand filter to cost approximately $800 with a 2 inch multiport valve on top Plus installation being the absolute best option for this particular pool, regardless of its current status or future; however, if you are planning to heavily upgrade the pools plumbing through remodeling work, I would recommend the TR 140 C sand filter as being my personal favorite, but due to space requirements and likely a desire for the smallest filter option I would then recommend the TA 100.

Filter Pump Condition: Fair Working Condition - 1/2 hp$125

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Sta Rite Dana glass
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is no longer connected or secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is older than 12 years. The motor horsepower is 1/2 and 5.9,11.8 service factor 6.0 12.0, service factor 1.90.

Filter pump has a new lead O-ring and is inch and a half all the way through the suction line and the returns. There is some air or cavitation in the pump, basket of approximately less than 5%. Also, there is a vibration on the pump body at approximately 25 to 50%. There is no bonding wire, Present likely because the pool is not bonded due to its age. I’d recommend then a water bond and a correction of the conduit connection here ($125+)

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
125

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$50

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
50
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The timer panel is mounted inside of a wooden box, but the timer is also mounted inside of its waterproof enclosure.

The pool light appears to be connected to a GFCI breaker but due to the status of the pool light, being poor condition, recommend replacement of the breaker as well ($50).

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)$4055

Overall Details

The valving located in the sunken valve box between the pool equipment in the pool is due to be updated. I would likely expect a cost of 500-$2k+ to remove the old valves and possible concrete to resolve these to usable. Usability will include adding two Jandy two way valves to begin and then ideally move on to jackhammering out the concrete between the valves and the pool equipment pad to expose piping an update this piping run altogether (+$2k).



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
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

This valve equipment boxes, a trip hazard and it’s being covered simply with a metal door, recommend repair or some type of safer lid for this environment.

Condition
N/A
Notes
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N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $20793Est. Totals


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