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4490 Bollenbacher Ave, Sacramento, (10:00 AM - February 26, 2024)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: N/A $0

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Safety Fencing Notes
Access was through home
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $13000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
18' by 35' 10-50% 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 chipping and pitting in several locations, clearly down to the gunite and many locations, but it does not appear there is any foundational cracks present - given you cannot see the surface fully as there is considerable algae present + foliage in deep end.

The expected cost of the re surface is $9-13k

Tile Condition: Recommend Updates$2050

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, Natural / Stone Medium Build Up ($550) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile has calcium buildup present that can be removed if desired ($550+).

The rock waterfall does appeared in need new mortar as it is cracking and showing signs of issue and non-waterproofing. Additionally, some of the rocks around the pool appear to be nearing re mortar needs - recommend attention to all items ($1500+).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $500

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.2 - 7.6 (Slightly High) 0 (Very Low) 0 (Very Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 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?
Filter Cleaning and Filter Treatment 1 - 10 days after treatments would help reduce and eliminate algae and organic debris ($125), 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 No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

Recommend service to the pool water to remove organics. Then re testing in 1-30 days.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $700

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 1
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Both main drains are due to be updated for safety ($200x2).

Recommend a new float / float o ring / weir etc ($300).

Also note that the skimmer is older and should be updated at re plaster stage. Likely nearing expiration asap.

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 280/380
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The bottom cleaner is older but in working condition. While it may only require less than $200/250 in updating parts in the next 1-12 months - It would be wiser to consider replacing this unit due to age and condition overall.

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 Manual Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Leaking unit may only need minor service ($125) but likely this entire valve may require updating ($250+).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$750

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

The pool light is less than 25 feet from the junction box. It also does appear that there’s water inside the light lens and should be updated for safety ($750+).

Spa Light Condition: $750

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

The spa light is less than 50 feet from the junction box. It also does appear that there’s water inside this light lens and should be updated for safety ($750+).

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Filter Condition: Recommend Service - Asap $800

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Ccp420
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The Filter is less than 7 years old and has a bad pressure gauge ($50), and likely the elements are due for updating ($550) as well as a complete service to this units o ring set ($200+).

Filter Pump Condition: Working Condition$150

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair IntelliFlo Vs + SVRS Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Pump is in working condition. Approx 10 years old. The motor itself is showing signs of high heat in the past. Functions as intended. Recommend a new lid / lid o ring / basket - $150

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
150

Booster Pump Condition: Older Working Condition$250

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris Pb4-60 ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

This pump appears to be leaking from its seal plate, recommend attention to resolve ($250+). However, in general this pump is a low quality pump and they knew higher quality pump is approximately $500 fyi.

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: Poor $2000

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Sta-Rite Max E Therm 400
Heater Additional Notes

The heater is in working condition Approx 5 - 9 years old - typical life is 15-30 years much longer with a bypass. Working Without issue at this time. Note to prolong the life of this heater consider installing a bypass ($650) to only allow water flow to occur when heaters is in use. Also consider scoring and cleaning the gas line before it’s too late and or replacing the gas line ($450). Also the display is not working correctly - recommend updating ($950).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Poor$500

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
500
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The timer box present is heavily worn and likely will need updating soon ($500+) They removed the second timer to allow the booster pump to operate only with the filter pump being on. While this is an idea it’s not necessarily the best ideal unless you program your pump correctly. Recommend programming to resolve a single timer issue ($150). But a better solution altogether is considering adding a phone automated control panel to allow better functionality ($750+) + a sub panel box ($500) for maximum safety benefits. Currently there is no gfci to this pump which is not ideal.

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: Fair - Working Condition$400

Overall Details

Valving Present is in working condition Newer and Updated, which is ideal. They are does not appear to be any leaks at this time and the only recommendation I can say is to simply paint and label the plumbing and cover from UV using a UV mesh above the pool equipment ($400).



Condition
Poor
Notes

Poor Uv Coverage

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Damaged waterfall basin.

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N/A
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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $22750Est. Totals


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