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1821 Santa Ines St., Roseville, (10:00 AM - February 17, 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, 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 Condition - Wear Present $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Pebble Surface
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 32' 0-10% 1-12 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface of the pool is a pebble type plaster. It is in fair condition. The surface does appear to likely be worn in some locations where black algae is currently growing inside of, it would be my recommendation to proceed with treatments that target the black algae as it is currently 10 to 50% of the pool.

Tile Condition: Good$10

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet N/A 105
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 tile is in Ideal Condition without issue. There is black algae build up present in between some of the tiles that can be removed with treatment $10.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $375

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 0 (Very Low) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 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?
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

There is significant black algae president, especially found in the shaded areas. Recommend treatment to resolve between 375 and up.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $300

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 2 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Other
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are two main drain covers in the pool - they are the larger 10 inch covers. They should be updated for safety if desired ($100x2).

The skimmer has some gashes presents, especially at the bottom likely due to construction. Also, the skimmer itself is at an angle approximately 10°. There are all require parts present however, the float O-ring will need to be updated ($100).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Fair, minimal parts needed for tune-up ($105) $105

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
"The Pool Cleaner" 2 Wheel w in line basket
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The bottom cleaners in working condition without issue at this time with an in-line leaf basket Hayward.

Recommend, adding the house, swivels for the suction side cleaner to help cause kinks to become free ($105).

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
No No Manual Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

There appears to have been a manual fill line added to the pool but it may be capped off at this time. Unsure of reason. Recommend re connection - $125+.

Pool Light Condition: Working Condition - Recommend Cleaning$150

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

The pool light is working at this time. It has a color
Cycle function that it is currenlty running through. By turning on and off the light quickly you can change its function. There is algae present on the outside of the light lens recommend cleaning on the light and around the light and inside the can ($150).

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

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Filter Condition: Poor / Leaking Condition $400

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite S8S70
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

This is a diatomaceous earth filter. It does appear to be fairly old. It is leaking from its tank O-ring in the pressure gauge assembly likely will need to be serviced recommend service ($250+) as well as likely service to the filter elements itself ($150) soon. Note I would not recommend any service and switching over to Sand ($750+).

Filter Pump Condition: Good$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Whisperflo VST Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This pump is in Ideal like new working condition.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

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: Great$0

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
Yes - The plug and or breaker are connected to the pool light and test and reset.
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Ideal working condition.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $

Auxiliary Timer #1 Auxiliary Timer #2
Auxiliary Timer Additional Notes

Salt Control Systems Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1700

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
Yes No No Yes
Salt Control System Additional Notes

It does not appear that this system is working.

Recommend a new salt cell ($950+) as well as possibly a power center may be required on the new cell ($750).

Valves & Fittings Condition: Poor - Recommend Updates$900

Overall Details

Equipment pad is due to be updated with a new in line salt cell dummy cell $50 + new updated Valving backwash $550 + painting and labeling pad $300.



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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $4315Est. Totals


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