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8066 Wyndham Hill, Granite Bay, (11:00 AM - March 1, 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
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

South side of home checked.

Pool Surface Condition: Good $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Pebble Surface
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
15' by 32' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface on this pool is likely approximately 8 to 10 years old. There does not appear to be any blemishes on the surface. There is a lot of branches and leaf debris in the bottom of the pool. Currently making it hard to see every bit of the surface.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$6500

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal 100
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone Other No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile in the pool is in Ideal, Condition, and Overall. On the north side of the pool, I do see some areas about every 10 tiles where calcium is leaching through. These may be areas of concern - where mortar needs to be fixed ($500+), and will potentially need to be re-waterproofed at the same time as the transition on the shallow end into the pool ($1500-3k+) as this transition is cracking in several locations due to aging mortar. This is likely the most important item for Repair as it is likely leaking water through it and essentially wasting that water.

On the main rock waterfall I am seeing where mortar is separating in several locations and likely will need to be re-mortared soon ($3k).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $150

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 10 - 20 (High) 10 - 20 (High) 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?
No No Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water chemistry is indicating new water, which is expected with missing mortar on the tile line - that would be likely the most apparent sign a waterloss being present. Approx $150 in chemicals needed to properly balance this pool.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Minor Updates $0

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend Minor Updates 2
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
2 N/A 3 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Other
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are three main drain covers installed one in the deep end in the middle (in floor) and two on the side, likely for the waterfall suctions. All appear to be in working condition, but due to be updated, especially the two side pots ($200).

The South Skimmer has half the flow as the North Skimmer and Ideally should be balanced as the North Skimmer is Likely over flowing, this can very easily be done by adjusting the parts installed.

Both skimmers have all pieces present for operation.

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

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Pentair Racer
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The unit is in working condition with a completely full bag. It is likely that all it needs is a minor adjustment and tuneup similar to a Bicycle as well as updating the tail ($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
Yes No Float Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The auto fill was turned off when I arrived. I did turn it on and found that the valve that turns on and off low to the fill was leaking and should be repaired ($250).

Pool Light Condition: Working Condition$0

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

There are two pool lights installed. They are both the most ideal choice, which is the Pentair 5G LED lights. Both function and operate well.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

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Filter Condition: Recommend Service $750

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward C4000
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

This filter is heavily sun bleached and the filter top and body are beginning to lose its paint. Additionally, the filter elements are likely do for replacement ($500) and services required to the tank, O-ring pressure gauge and likely union O-rings ($250). But if it was me, I would put all that money into a new Pentair sand filter ie the Tr-140c ($1500+) instead as a far more cost effective option for long term Savings.

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged$900

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair IntelliPro Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump has a sun destroyed panel, making it difficult, and or nearly impossible to program and or function efficiently. A Replacment Drive display is approximately $800+ and at the same time the conduit needs to be properly attached ($100). But instead of replacing the display for roughly the same price, you can get a phone connected controller that will interface with this pump, making it no longer as-needed to function the motor display.

Either way, this pump typically last up to 30 years if out of the sun - but this has seen full day exposure for more than eight years. This pump new is approximately $1500.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
900

Booster Pump Condition: Recommend Updates$300

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair La01N ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

The booster pump is in working condition. Its motor bearings are worn , hoses are leaking at its return. Likely a $300 service call can fix the leak and prolong this units life. Note a new model is approx $600.

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1600

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Super 2 Pump
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

This waterfall pump is older and a lower quality Hayward pump to me this pump looks older than 25 years. A updated pump would be the only three Pentair at approximately $1600 or $2400 installed with programming and parts. Alternatively, a valve could be installed to allow the main filter pump to operate the waterfall instead of having a second pump which would work flawlessly with automation as recommended in the filter pump section.

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: Recommend Updates$300

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
300
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The filter pump and the pool Lights should be updated to a GFCI circuit breaker ($300) otherwise this panel is in ideal working condition.

Do note that the side cover cannot be accessed.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $600

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

The controller shows that it is receiving power and does function. However, there are many errors showing on the solar system Likely requiring Repair to resolve ($300 x 2+) water / solar sensor. The seller is currently turned off and winterized, and therefore was not tested. Do note that testing is no additional cost and can be tested at any additional time and no additional charge.

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$750

Overall Details

The valving installed here is older than five years and like we do for minor service and to paint and label this equipment pad ($750+). Otherwise, there are no additional leaks present.


Due for maintenance, 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
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Recommend updating this water sensor as detailed in the solar section.

Condition
Good
Notes

This solar actuator is in working condition

Condition
N/A
Notes
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N/A
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Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $12205Est. Totals


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