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6834 Pera Dr., Rancho Murieta, (1:00 PM - February 19, 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
Wrought Iron 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 - Wear Present $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 36' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
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

There is considerable organic matter or resent on the surface up to 50% is covered making it difficult to see the entire surface but what is seen is a medium tahoe blue / grey plaster that is mottled and calcified, with some wear present. Approx 15-20+ yrs old.

Tile Condition: Issues Present$450

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet High 120
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Light Build Up ($450) Other
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Around the pool especially on the west side, there is settling occurring on the concrete decking likely due to the type of soil / backfill prep work present. The north side is the lowest , west side second most effected then the south east side last. This movement does not appear to have had an affect on the pools shell / level. Still it’s approx 10-15k of concrete that may need attention to avoid future additional issue.

The spa spillover has tiles and its mortar heavily worn due use and will need to be re mortared asap to avoid any additional damage ($1000+).

The waterline tile does have calcium build up present mostly seen in spa and waterfall spill out areas ($450) vs the entire pool ($900+).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $460

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 0 (Very Low) 0 (Very Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 20 - 45 (Low) 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?
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) Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

There is considerable organic matter present in the pool and algae present recommend a complete cleaning ($460+).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $600

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

The main drains in the pool cannot be seen, some waterfall suction lines are seen. Likely 4 covers are due to be updated due to age and condition ($100x4) + spa covers x 2 ($200).

Skimmer could not be fully checked due to debris present.

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

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 280/380
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The cleaner is filled with debris and a fully tangled hose. Likely working condition but attention needed / tune up ($205) vs a new unit ($650) likely needed in 1-5 years.

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

Working, but due for updates to float head + cover ($250)

Pool Light Condition: Poor Condition$3000

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Halogen 100'
Pool Light Notes

Both lights appear to be in working condition. Older Sam lights, will need to be updated in 1-24 months due to condition to LED Pentair $1500 installed each. South light is 100 foot and north light is likely 50.

Spa Light Condition: Damaged$1500

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

One light is out on the emitter, due to be updated now $1500 installed.

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Filter Condition: Poor (High Filter Pressure - Low Water Qaulity - Filter Internal Replacment $150+) $800

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Ccp 420
Filter Notes
Normal to High Filter Pressure - Indicating a filter cleaning ($85) is necessary to identify filter element quality of life, if elements were recently cleaned this is indicating element replacement is needed in the next 1 - 24 months ($150-450)
Filter Additional Notes

Judging by how the pool looks, I would bet that we are due for a new set of filter elements and a full O ring set ($800) which is required every five years or less.

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Vs 3050 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 missing its display cover ($150) to protect its keypad. It’s also older and in poor physical condition. If covered may last another 10+ years. But I would not anticipate that with this sun abused pump. Eventually a new $1300-1900 pump will be required.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Poor Working Condition - Vibration Present$0

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris Pb4sq ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Signs of leaks in the past, this model is known for splitting its case and leaking un detected until the pool is drained and the pump burns itself out. A new model installed is $1500.

Spa Jet Pump Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$750

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Pentair Whisperflo 2.0 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Spa Jet Additional Notes

The pump is leaking from its seal plate. A lid o ring / basket + seal plate repair is generally $750 to prolong the life of the pump and motor.


Waterfall Pump Condition: Good$250

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Whisperflo 1.25HP - 1.50HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Working condition. Recommend service to pump lid / o ring / basket ($250).

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: Poor $

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Pentair Master Temp 400
Heater Additional Notes

Propane heater. Operates but in overall poor physical condition, will likely need repair in the next 1 to 24 months which will include it’s various sensors generally cost around $600 but eventually it’s water tank will fail around year 20 - which it does appear to be nearing. A new like heater installed is $4800 which will be required soon.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Recommend Updates$400

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
400
Board & Timer Additional Notes

We have a working IntelliTouch Timer, ready to be updated for safety to GFCI to pool light breaker + variable speed breaker ($400).

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$4450

Overall Details

the Valving present is in working condition but very much due for its 20 year service = servicing all 6 = 2 and 3 way valve internals ($1500) which will also include re painting and labeling the equipment pad + new check valves x 6 for the solar and 3 pumps ($1500) asap.


Due for maintenance, very large equipment pad, Required every 10-15 years, all valving must be opened, cleaned, lubricated, and re sealed to ensure longevity of equipment.
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
Condition
Poor
Notes
Condition
Poor
Notes

Due for new actuators soon 1-5 years ($400x3).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Attention required as the waterfall does not function normally - may need cleaning / service ($250).

Condition
N/A
Notes

The solar was disabled.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $13240Est. Totals


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