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5191 Copperfield Way, Carmichael, (10:00 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 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 $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
20' by 40' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
There are some small areas of staining or discoloration, The surface is slightly abrasive and not as smooth or as new and will allow more organic matter to grow as a result of the slightly abrasive surface
Pool Surface Additional Notes

This is considered a larger pool likely 25 to 30,000 gallons or more - the plaster is heavily worn throughout, likely on the last three to seven years of life remaining or less. An expected cost to replaster this pool would run between $10-$13,000.

The surface has missing pits, especially in the deep end, as well as heavy, where markings present throughout, especially in the corners and shallow end, random copper, colored stains, and even scratches, seen mostly in the mid end.

Tile Condition: Good$0

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet High 130
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic N/A or none No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The pool is filled all the way up past the tile line, making it difficult to fully inspect the tile but what is seen is ships of missing water stop present. Also, the tile appears to be in good condition overall with no loose or missing tiles.

Water Quality Condition: Good $50

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 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 quality indicates that the pool water is in ideal balance currently, but that it is old water and you may desire to have new fresh water cycled at a cost of approximately $50.

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 1
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 with a new safety compliant cover ($88+).

Recommend updating the float, skimmer basket and weir door ($200). Note that the skimmer has yellowing and browning, occurring due to 3 inch chlorine tablets, likely being used thus grading the remaining life of the skimmer.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: 50 $50

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

The bottom, cleaners in working condition will likely be recommended that the tail is updated soon ($50).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Great$0

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
No No Manual Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

No issues.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$725

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 50' or less
Pool Light Notes
Water Present inside light lens ($575+)

There is a pool light present it does turn on and function, appears to be older than 25 years, and it also does appear to have water present inside the light lens - therefore updating is recommended ($575+).

Also, there is a GFI circuit breaker that is very old and currently being used near the back door of the home. Recommend updating this for safety ($150).

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Damaged / Poor Overall Condition $600

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Waterway Crystal Water
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

This is a cartridge filter running 15 psi on a 1.5 estimated horsepower motor. 325 ft.². And it appears that we are leaking from our drain plug. O-ring and the filter will likely need service soon ($200+).

During service it will be confirmed if the elements inside are due for replacement if so, expect the cost of $400

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged$1200

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Dyna Glas 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is no longer connected or secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The main filter pump is technically in working condition currently. Likely its leaks can be resolved with service ($450+) but I do not feel that is the best value for the situation due to the age and condition;

The pump motor is older than seven years its mounting points are heavily corroded on the lower sections, indicating that failure will occur in one to 24 months. The pump housing is also very old and appears to be leaking between a seal plate and its main housing as well as its pump lid O-ring area. Due to the age of this pump, it may be wise to consider eventually updating for longevity a Pentair i3 or SuperfloVs (due to the smaller suction side requirement). ($1000-$2500+).

Also, note, the suction side is connected to some type of conversion likely from copper to flex to PVC - disconnection alone will likely require some additional work ie +$500+ regardless of repair or repalcment options.

Also note that the conduit going from the filter pump to the timer appears to be ruptured and a danger hazard as it is very closely located to the bonding wire ($200)

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
1200

Booster Pump Condition: Damaged Condition$1000

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

The booster pump is older than seven years, I am seeing corrosion presents on the seal plate to Motor, indicating that this motor likely has less than 36 months remaining - however due to the bearing where noise and vibration I would anticipate less than one year. A replacement pump will run roughly $500 to 1200 + re doing some of the copper connections +$500.

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: Updates Needed$250

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
250
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The timers have been recently updated. However, there needs to be some water stops, added to the side of one of the timers ($100).

Also, there are no GFCI’s present on the equipment pad, recommend adding such to a sub panel $500 or the house breaker ($150+).

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 Valving present appears to all be copper, and therefore recommend updating during the next replaster stage.



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If trying to prolong the life of this pump, recommend updating the suction side, plumbing line with a new check valve as well ($500).

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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $4788Est. Totals


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