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1020 Charleston Cir., Roseville, (1:00 PM - January 23, 2024)

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Equipment #1 Equipment #2 Equipment #3 Equipment #4 Equipment #5

Safety Fencing Condition: Poor $125

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden, Mesh Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch, The access gate does not swing away from the pool, 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: Poor $15000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
25' by 45' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface has discoloration throughout due to improper water balance over time, The pool surface has heavy wear, pitting, and or missing surface areas
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The pool surface has heavy wear present throughout, including the edges of all the steps as well as discoloration throughout due to low points in the Plaster + wear at the lowest points of the plaster are seen - mostly in the deep end but also shallow end steps.

It is likely that replastering will be required here in the next 1 to 48 months ($10-15k).

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1000

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet High 140
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic N/A or none No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile appears to have been updated in the past 15 years or less. Near the skimmer opening is the heaviest wear area as well as the waterline tile below the waterline I am seeing some wear of the mortar. It is likely the entire waterline tile will need some reapplication of mortar ($500+).

The coping stone around the pool also has some missing mortar and it to in several locations where it is loose or beginning to loosen will need a reapplication as well ($500+).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $200

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) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 0 - 100 (Very 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?
No No Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

Water chemistry indicates new water, recommend rebalancing chemistry ($200+) and rechecking chemistry in 1 to 30 days to confirm waterloss status.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Damaged (Needs Attention) $238

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Damaged (Needs Attention) 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

This is an older Skimmer that should be updated when the tile is updated - with a new Skimmer body for longevity purposes ($1500+). Until then recommend updating the float/basket and weir door ($150).

The main drain cover is due to be updated ($88).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged, some major parts need to be replaced ($205) $405

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris Polaris 3900
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The bottom cleaner unit itself is less than five years old and in fair condition overall would likely will need a minor tuneup, which will include a new tail, a new bag and new hose swivels at the list and a wheel cap X 2 likely new tires ($205+) - additionally the hose appears to be older than the actual unit. Likely done to save costs. A new hose complete is approximately $200.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs
200

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 pool fill connection is leaking during use likely will need a repair including the valve body is leaking as well ($250+).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$3000

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 100'
Pool Light Notes

The pool light is the older swim quip light, a smaller 8 1/2 inch hole - the pool light itself has water present inside it and replacement is required - also the junction box, appears to be potentially terminated at the Concrete level, which is likely not safe and will need to repair ($3k+).

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

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Filter Condition: Newer Working Condition - Recommend Service $550

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Cnc 320
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is newer, approximately four years old. It is likely that the elements inside are due for updating due to age ($550+) which will include a new tank, O-ring, and likely any pressure gauge. Otherwise, this filter is Likely and Ideal condition, and overall and should last up to 20 years in direct sunlight up to 30 years if Covered.

Filter Pump Condition: Recommend Minor Service$15

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair IntelliFlo 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 older than 13 years, the pump lid is showing signs of prolonged high chlorine exposure likely due to tablets being placed inside the pump basket, which is not ideal and will expire heat pump motor prematurely ($1500+).

Currently, the filter pump does turn on and function, however, it does not catch prime, this may be caused by multiple reasons, none of which are apparent at this time.

It would be ideal to use 2 inch supply of water however, we are down to 1 and 1/2 inch, and therefore this pump should not run faster than 70% due to piping restrictions and safety requirements - this can be programmed in the pump under maximum speed settings.

In the meantime, recommend a minor service to the pump, lid, O-ring, and or a new little ring to attempt to begin resolving the dry prime issue ($15+).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
15

Booster Pump Condition: Poor Working Condition$50

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

The pump does turn on and essentially function. However, since the filter pump is not processing any water through the system, this pump cannot be fully tested. Once the filter pump is able to turn on and function can revisit at no additional cost and recheck this equipment.

Still, I would anticipate this pump to last another one to 48 months and no more due to its current condition. A new pump installed is between $600 and $1400 depending on quality of pump.

Additionally, the condo, a connection is a jar and needs to be reattached ($50).

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: Fair$400

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
400
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The timer board is relatively new last then five years old. Without some additional issues at this time. Note that the screen has a small bulge in the overlay adhesive coming off, likely due to leaving the door open and sun exposure. I was unable to identify where are the breaker or sub panel is for this equipment pad.

Gfci was not found / breaker or sub panel - recommend updating to a GFCI / sub panel ($400+).

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$1500

Overall Details

The valving present is older, and due to be updated ($1000), recommend also updating to a check valve on the suction side / removing old solar if no longer used ($500+). Note that there is one actuator controlling the solar, and it is working but towards the end of its life cycle ($300).



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.
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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $22733Est. Totals


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