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1508 Crestmont Oak Dr., Roseville, (10:00 AM - February 8, 2024)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $0

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Mesh, Wrought Iron Around pool
Safety Fencing Notes
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

The fencing around a swimming pool has been modified to allow an open area to exist / no safety barrier.

Pool Surface Condition: Good $18000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
18' by 38' 50-100% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface has heavy wear, pitting, and or missing surface areas, The surface appears to no longer be water tight at this time, Recommend re-surface as soon as possible
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface is heavily, worn, mostly down to the gunite in several locations, approximately 20 to 50% of the pool.

There appears to be a structure crack in the shallow end that likely has been filled / repaired - if this is the case, expect the cost of approximately $3 - 5000 additional dollars during the replaster stage.

To resurface this pool expect the cost of between 9 and $13,000.

Tile Condition: Fair$2250

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal 110
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 tile appears to all the original, there does appear to be mortar / grout missing in most areas of the tile which will likely require a grouting soon & missing tiles and grout at skimmer - recommend repairs $1500. Note that re-tiling your pool should run between 1500 to 2500 so that may be a better value overall.

Also, note in between the concrete and the tile is an old plastic device called a water stop this should likely be removed and can be filled in with mastic ($750+).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $375

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
<6.5 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 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?
Yes, Light Algae was found In Shade or Corners of Pool, Increasing chlorine, adjusting chemicals to proper levels, and doing enzyme and phosphate treatments along with 2 separate filter cleanings, one before treatments and one after will help reduce or eliminate algae ($375) No Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

Recommend water updates ($375+). Waterloss present.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $188

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 is due to be updated $88+ - Note however, that during the replaster stage, it is recommended that you install a channel style drain (+$300).

The skimmer is older with a small crack on the top rail, and is currently being used by the bottom cleaner so therefore, is not being fully utilized, recommend installing the skimmer buddy ($100) to allow the bottom cleaner and the skimmer to be used at the same time.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged, some major parts need to be replaced ($205) $250

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
"The Pool Cleaner" 2 wheel the pool cleaner
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The bottom cleaner is one of my favorites, “ the pool cleaner 2 wheel” it’s tires are heavily worn, and they will likely need additional hose floats and possibly an actual hose that is designed for this cleaner ($250+).

I think it would be a wiser by just getting a new updated unit all together the “4 wheel version” due to this unit age and condition ($450+)

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs
45

Auto-Fill Condition: Poor ($125)$150

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

There are two auto fills installed one is located on the house the other is located on the pool. The fill on the house is Leak free, The one on the pool appears to be losing water It may require Replacment and or service ($150+).

Pool Light Condition: Poor$850

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 50' or less
Pool Light Notes

There is a pool light installed in the pool. It is an older swim quip, smaller light can. It would be wise to consider updating this light niche at time of replaster +750.

Does not appear that there is water present inside the light lens however, it does appear that there is some rust on the inside of the light lens indicating that it may be due for updating ($750+).

Also, the conduit that runs to the light switch located on the corner of the house has been ruptured and will likely need to be fixed by an electrician (+$100).

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Poor Condition - Recommend Updates $750

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite S7m120
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter shell itself is very old more than 25 years and likely the elements inside are due for updating on this filter is due for servicing ($750+) which will likely include a new tank, O-ring pressure gauge, and as mentioned elements.

Note though, however, I would not recommend updating this filter with updated parts, instead changing to a sand filter as a much more cost effective option at at roughly the same price point.

Filter Pump Condition: Working Condition - Older$150

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Superflo w Newer Motor 1.25HP - 1,50HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is no longer connected or secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is operational at this time. It likely will need the pump lid o ring serviced / unions + bonding attached ($150) - this will be difficult due to plumbing work. Ideally the unions would be updated when relevant.

In general, this pump is a two speed pump and relatively energy efficient when ran at the lower speeds. The only way to activate one speed versus the other is a switch on the butt of the motor. This is considered the “old school” version of energy efficient. Eventually a variable speed pump installed may run $1500 plus.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
150

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: Poor$450

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
450
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The breaker panel has GFCI breakers however, it does appear that the middle one is not working correctly in Likely should be updated for safety - at the same time. Have the electrician update to the variable speed breaker at approximately $110 to future proof this panel for you ($450+). Note this would also include putting in a waterproof cover on the lower section of the timer pictured.

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: N/A$400

Overall Details

There are no valves installed on the equipment pad.
This equipment pad should be covered from UV plus painted and labeled ($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
Condition
Poor
Notes

No UV coverage

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Recommend filling these holes with a waterproof Epoxy ($200).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Damaged light conduit. Repair asap for safety ($+?).

Condition
N/A
Notes
Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $23813Est. Totals


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