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1964 Wesley Dr., Folsom, (12:00 PM - February 16, 2024)

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Equipment Pad

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Other $0

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: Fair / Damaged Condition - Wear Present $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 30' 50-100% 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 surface is worn in many locations, especially on the walls, and on the corners of the pool is also mostly worn in the mid and shallow ends. In some locations it appears it may be worn down to the gunite - Age of plaster is over 22-27 years - I do feel that we are nearing the end of the plasters lifecycle. Cost to replaster this pool should run $9-13k.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$8100

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal 125
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic 900 No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
3000
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

There is calcium buildup present on the raised tiles that can be removed ($900) but these areas also have heavy wear and missing mortar - it is likely that it will need to be re-secured with new fresh mortar near the waterfall and spa spillover, as well as the spillover itself is currenlty leaking ($1500-3000) before cleaning.

There is also a trip hazard going from the pool equipment to the pool - recommend repair ($200+).

Also southwest corner of the pool has coping present that is falling off ($1000).

The waterfall has obvious issues to it and I was notified that it has been sealed due to a leak being present the Likely cost to reestablish that line as in working condition may range, but a rough estimate would likely be $3000 which would include opening up the face of the waterfall up to 3 to 5 feet and repairing any issues present.

Water Quality Condition: Poor $100

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 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 Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

Recommend minor adjustments and rechecking water, chemistry, and one to 30 days to confirm if waterloss is Present ($100).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $800

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 4 or more 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Other
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

8 total covers due to be updated ($100x8), due to age and condition.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged, unit is in distressed shape and will need more than $250 in repair items currently, consider replacement options ($405-655+). $650

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris Polaris 360
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Since this unit is in such disrepair, it may be wise to consider changing this to a suction side, bottom cleaner, like “the pool cleaner four wheel” unit + in line leaf basket ($600+). Vs repairing this unit.

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

Autofill installed. When I arrived at the property, the Autofill was in the off position. When I did turn on the Autofill, I did run continuously. Recommend attention ($125+).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$900

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+)

Pool light turns on and is operational at this time which with water present inside the light lens is concerning, therefore recommend updating the light gfi to GFCI ($150) + repalcement light can ($750+).

Spa Light Condition: Fair$25

Spa Light #1 Spa Light #2
Spa Light Notes
Water Present inside light lens.
Spa Light Additional Notes

The spa light does turn on and operate with no water present inside the light lens. Recommend cleaning the outside of the light lens ($25).

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Filter Condition: Poor Condition - High Pressure - Leaking $2200

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Jandy Cl 580
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is in distressed condition, also due to age I would not recommend updating this filter vs installing a new filter all together.

To update and/or maintain this filter it will likely need a new set of unions from internal to external they are leaking currently + potentially a new pressure gauge ($300)
+ likely new filter elements x four on the large filter which will be approximately $400 - Vs updating to a sand filter and avoiding costs like this ($750+-2200).

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged$1800

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Jandy Stealth 2.00HP - 2.50HP
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This pump is one of the most energy inefficient avilable today and you’d be wise to update this to a Pentiar i3 or Superflo Vs ($1300-1800) vs updating this pump any.

This pump is difficult to find parts for and the motor is heavily worn - I would not expect this pump to last another 1 to 24 additional months. It’s currently leaking from its shaft seal ($500+) / seal plate ($200) / union set ($50) and pump lid o ring ($50)

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
1800

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1800

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Jandy Stealth 1.0 1.25HP - 1.50HP
Spa Jet Additional Notes

It does appear that the spa jet pump has expired - you should have a new pump will need to replace it ($1300-1800+).

Currently, this pump does not turn on or operate from the outside panel. When I arrived, I found the circuit breaker to this pump off, indicating it is likely a known failure.


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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $4800

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Jandy Lt
Heater Additional Notes

It appears this is a 400,000 BTU heater that has expired some time ago, recommend removal ($750) or replacement ($4800+).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Recommend Updates$450

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

The panel does turn on and function like normal. I would recommend updating the filter pump breaker and Kool-Aid and spotlight GFI to GFCI’s ($450+) for safety

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$2200

Overall Details

Plumbing Installed will need to be re-painted and labeled to prolong the life of the PVC piping ($200+).

There are four three-way valve installed - one of which needs to be removed and replumbed ($450) and the other three will need to have their internals serviced soon ($150x3) as well as the check valve ($150) and it would be wise to consider installing a bypass for the heater ($750).



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

Check valve + 3 way valve

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Need to remove this energy bowl , and update the 3 way valve here.

Condition
Poor
Notes

There is a valve installed underneath approximately 2 feet of concrete that needs to be serviced every 20 to 30 years. It is likely do for that now to check for leaks ($750+).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Remove to replace with dummy cell ($100).

Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $24075Est. Totals


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