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5801 Sheaves Ct, Elk Grove, (9:00 AM - January 24, 2024)

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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, 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: Good $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
20' by 40' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The pool surface appears to be between seven and 15 years old. The pool surface also has mottling present giving this surface an unusual lighter color, and then patches of darker color. The darker color is the actual surface color underneath the layered white on top. The darker color can be achieved. If water balance is corrected over a period of time likely 6 to 24 months consistently, specifically the pH and alkalinity + ideal calcium, hardness levels.

There are scratches and abnormalities present throughout, especially on the step sections, likely due to the bottom cleaner rubbing against it.

Overall, the surface condition appears to be fair and approximately halfway through its life cycle, which typically is up to 30 years if well-maintained.

Tile Condition: Good - Fair Condition$0

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 N/A or none No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile may have been updated during the replaster stage. The rock waterfall also has been re- mortared recently. It is likely that the mortar will last another one to five years ($500+) of additional use before we mortaring will be required to ensure waterproofing occurs on this waterfall.

Also note that some sections of the tile around the waterfall appear to have water seeping through causing a white calcium discoloration to occur. This may be due to improper drainage behind the wall.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $200

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 0 (Very Low) 0 (Very Low) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 100 - 140 (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 No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water chemistry is not ideal and should be maintained to raise the Chlorine and Likely even potentially drain the pool due to high calcium hardness levels, indicating old water ($200-500+).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend updates $200

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
Yes
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The main drain cover is VGBA complaint - without issue at this time. Note that the cover itself should be updated every seven years and it does appear that the cover is likely at that point recommend updating for safety ($100).

The skimmer also has a built-in float, which is not necessarily ideal, but it is present recommend also installing a new updated weir door and weighted basket ($100)

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

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 280/380
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The bottom cleaner is newer than one to two years old, but it is likely that it has an older hose attached to it. Either way it has aThe bottom cleaner is newer than 1 to 2 years old, but it is likely that it has an older hose attached to it. Either way. It has a funky adapter for its wall adapter, which is not ideal and should be updated to the correct style recommend updating that along with a new tail ($205).

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 Float Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The auto fill float is older and needs to be updated to the new or plastic style as this one is susceptible to consistently running when least expected.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$2100

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Tower Fed Fiber Optic 100'
Pool Light Notes

There are two lights niches that house a clear lens for fiber optic cabling that is ran to a fiber, optic tower. One run is less than 5 feet. The other one is less than 30 feet. These can be upgraded to new LED mirrors at a cost of approximately $700 per light installed plus a new powered junction box $700.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

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Filter Condition: Fair - Poor Condition $85

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite System 3
Filter Notes
Normal to High Filter Pressure - Indicating a filter cleaning ($85) is necessary to identify filter element quality of life, if elements were recently cleaned this is indicating element replacement is needed in the next 1 - 24 months ($150-450)
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is older and is likely due for service due to its higher pressure and age. Currently it is at 17 psi at 2500 RPMs with a booster pump on. Note that service on a filter such as this should cost approximately $85-$155 in the elements inside our updated every 2 to 5 years at approximately $600 for the two set.

A better option in my opinion is a sand filter as it pays for itself and ownership cost compared to this filter.

Filter Pump Condition: Fair Working Condition$0

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 in working condition with an updated motor drive housing from the original pump body. The pump body is 2016 and likely the drive mechanism newer than that. Overall, I would expect this pump to last another 5 to 25 more years depending on use and attention.

PS it’s very rare that we see a pump basket completely filled with water. It almost appears at the pump has no water in it but the way to tell if water is actually moving is if there is a psi reading on the filter therefore, water is moving or simply check the pool / skimmer for the water moving and circulating.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
None

Booster Pump Condition: Poor Working Condition$0

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris Pb4-60 ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

The booster pump is in working condition with no apparent leaks present at this time. The motor though is relatively Warren, and the bearings are making an audible noise, as well as a vibration is occurring on the motor itself. Generally, these are indicators that life remaining on this pump is less than two years and likely less than one year. A replacement pump similar to this is around $300-$600 depending on options.

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$295

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
295
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The timer panel is currently only powering the booster pump as far as timer function is concerned. It does appear to be wiring present from the light tower that is no longer being used. Ideally, these would be why are cats to prevent any potential issue. Also, the timer does not have it plastic protective cover recommend installing search for safety ($140).

Also note that this equipment Panel does not appear to be GFCI protected, and should be for safety ($150+) specifically the variable speed pump.

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$890

Overall Details

The valving present is only seen on the suction side on the pump, and it appears that this valve / union is in ideal condition all that I would recommend is to repaint with UV protective paint and label ($240).



Condition
Poor
Notes

The diving board present is in fair to poor condition with a chip seen missing from the top board. There are no cracks on the top board and it’s fiberglass, but it will likely need minor service to ensure additional use i.e. the bolts in the rear of the diving board. Also, if it is a desire to remove the diving board expected cost of 200 and $500 to remove the diving board and grind down it’s bolts and laid into the concrete.

Condition
N/A
Notes
Condition
Poor
Notes

Valving Present located in the valve box next to the waterfall is due for a replacment service ($650) is this valve is currently leaking and it also is an older nonserviceable valve (lube version).

Condition
N/A
Notes
Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $4350Est. Totals


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