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6812 Camborne Way, Rocklin, (2:00 PM - March 1, 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) $12000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
18' by 30' 10-50% 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, 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 on the last 10% of its life cycle. It does appear that we are Likely wearing down to the gunite surface. Resurfacing is approx $ 8-12k

Tile Condition: N/A$950

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?
Natural / Stone Light Build Up ($450) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile is in good condition overall.

The waterfall mortar is due to be updated. I am seeing cracks present and water and leaking through to the backside constantly ($500+).

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) 0 (Very Low) 120 - 150 (High) 70 - 100 (Slightly High) 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?
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) No Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

While it does not appear that the pool is losing water consistently, it is obvious that we are losing water on the waterfall that is ran every single day.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $752

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 2 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 4x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($88)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are four main drain covers in the pool. All four are due to be updated due to age and Condition ($88x4).

The skimmer weir, float, float o ring and basket (weighted) should be updated ($400) for ideal use.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Poor $300

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

Recommend adjusting the hose inside the Autofill canister and cleaning out the canister ($125).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$3000

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

Both pool lights appear to be expired with water present inside the light lens recommend updating for safety ($1500 each light installed Pentair 5g LED 100foot.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Damaged $950

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Jandy Cl-340
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter does operate however, judging by how the pool looks with sediment present, there is likely some internal issue that may need repair and or new filter elements ($500+) and a service to the tank o ring and or clamp ($400) as well as updating the pressure gauge ($50) as we are currently leaking during use. Note that this filter is in very heavily sun damage condition. I would likely prefer to do a new filter here then put any money into this existing filter.

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged$50

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Jandy Stealth 2.21 Thp 2.00HP - 2.50HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This pump is in working condition at this time however, due to its age and condition, I would expected this motor to last no more than another 6 months - 1 year. The electrical access panel to this pump is open and exposing the wires and terminals likely for some period of time. Also likely because some issue was occurring with the motor and they attempted a fix to resolve this - and left it open. Recommend sealing ($50) this area.

Note A new motor installed is typically around $1250 Vs replacment $1500+

Note that the bonding wire is connected to the filter pump.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
50

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$2900

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Jandy Stealth 1.30 2.00HP - 2.50HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

This pump has a motor that has expired and will need likely replacement ($1600-2400). Note that some plumbing modifications would be recommended including updating the energy bowl that’s present ($500).

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 Service$500

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

During my inspection I did smell a burning wire, and or capacitor smell at the panel. While everything is showing a working status on the panel itself, I do see that one breaker is currently in the tripped position for the waterfall pump and there are two GFCI plug Breakers where one of them shows signs of past electrical fire / arc. I feel it would be wise to update the breakers to GFCI as well as update the two plug breakers ($500) for safety considering all factors.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $

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

Salt Control Systems Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$2200

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

The salt system no longer appears to be connected to power likely due to age & Condition recommend replacement ($2200+).

Valves & Fittings Condition: Poor - Recommend Updates$1900

Overall Details

There are six valves installed, and in my opinion these are very low quality valves, and should be updated to the best quality Jandy x 6 instead during updating phase ($1300) as these will leak soon if not already (cannot fully test due to non working pump). There are also 4x Jandy valves installed that will need to be serviced ($150x4) $600.



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, Yes, the equipment pad does have a thinning layer of UV protectant paint, and it is due to be re-painted and / or have a UV shade device ($50+) placed over the top / sides of equipment pad to help ensure long PVC piping life AS WELL AS 2x+ or more equipment life., 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

Deck jets Valving

Condition
Poor
Notes
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes
Condition
N/A
Notes
Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $26127Est. Totals


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