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8420 Conover Dr. 2, Citrus Heights, (8:00 AM - February 2, 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
Wooden 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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $12000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
18' by 30' 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, The surface appears to no longer be water tight at this time
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface is older it is likely worn down to the lowest surface, the Gunite in some locations that is likely the darker color seen in 10 to 50% of the pool. To replaster a pool of this size I would estimate it to cost $8-12k.

Tile Condition: Updates Recommended$500

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
N/A High 105
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone Other No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The tile does have calcium buildup present, mostly seen in the Waterfall area.

Overall, the tile appears to be original, and in fair condition

Currently, the water level in the pool is very high up to the maximum level.

On the northeast section of the pool there appears to be some type of sticker / tape applied from maybe a leftover project - unsure.

The waterfall stone and rock work around the pool appears to have been re-mortared in the past 10 years, but there are still some sections that may need attention in the next five years or less ($500+).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $100

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.5 - 6.8 (Low) 0 (Very Low) 0 (Very Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 100 - 250 (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

Recommend adding chemicals needed ($100) to help balance the water then re checking water chemistry again in 1-30 days to confirm water loss status.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $288

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 in the pool is due to be updated for safety ($88+).

The skimmer lid, basket, weir, and float valve are all due to be updated ($200).

Special note, the main drain cover is a safety hazard and will need updating ASAP as it is an entrapment hazard specifically the pipe proximity to the cover itself.

The skimmer has a shortened expected life and should be updated at replaster stage.

The skimmer is older, proximately 15 years or older, with chlorine wear present throughout likely due to 3 inch chlorine tablets being present. There are also tablets present currently.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: $0

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

The in floor cleaning system is no longer operational. Therefore, I feel the best recommendation here is a robot style bottom cleaner.

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 Manual Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$565

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+)

Non working. Recommend update.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Poor / Damaged Condition $450

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward C1750
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is in operational condition. The connections coming in and out of the filter Likely need to be updated soon as seen on the pump with the gray piping ($250+).

At the same time, recommend updating the pressure gauge and it is likely that the element inside the filter is due to be updated if it hasn’t been done in the past 1 to 3 years ($200+).

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 without issue at this time.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
None

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$315

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
315
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The timer is missing its protective plastic shield. I can easily be purchased online for less than $15 from Amazon.

In general, this box is in poor condition, but can likely last another decade, if sanded and painted ($100+).

I also am concerned with the conduit no longer connected to the filter, pump, conduit run, and the wire type inside the conduit it may be required that this is updated ($200).

There is an active GFCI present.

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$500

Overall Details

The plumbing overall is older, but might just simply need a new fresh coat of paint, and to be relabeled ($200). There is an infloor cleaning system installed that is also older, and may be recommended to simply remove the internals to allow this to function resistance free ($100). Or if that isn’t an option, removing the canister completely, and installing T’s to the return lines ($200+).



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
Poor
Notes

This is an in floor cleaning system turbine.

Condition
Poor
Notes

This is an old natural gas heater connection.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

This is how you drain your pool when the water level gets too high. It is an older connection and likely will need a simple upgrade of the connecting piece as it is very corroded.

Condition
Poor
Notes

This is a fill line that is routed to the waterfall. It is connected to a timer.

Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $15093Est. Totals


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