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530 Perkins Way, Auburn, (11:00 AM - March 4, 2024)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Recommend minor adjustment $125

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
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

Needs a self close spring, and very minor adjustments ($20-125+).

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged - Est. Value Undetermined $26000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 45' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

This appears to be a 15-27yr+ Natural design pools - This builder typically uses a gunite shell with a waterproof surface over the top of that shell. On the majority of the pool that waterproof surface has worn away and caused water to erode through in many locations (I am seeing more than 5 rust stains seeping through).

Additionally, I am seeing cracks, especially on points where water is naturally falling from one body to the next indicating that water is likely penetrating through there as well.

My hope would be re-waterproofing aka re surfacing ($9-13k) would allow this Gunite Shell to continue another 30 to 50 years of use but that is difficult to say due to issues present.

In the spa, the surface is heavily worn away as well.

Ideally it may require opening up some cracked and or rebar stain locations and correcting said issue ($5-10k+? TBD) during the re surfacing stage.

Total estimated repair value undetermined.

Tile Condition: N/A$0

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
N/A N/A
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
N/A or none
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $300

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.5 - 6.8 (Low) 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 No Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

Recommend re balancing the water if desiring to use the pool this season ($300+).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: N/A $300

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


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are three main drain covers in the pool that are due to be updated ($100x3). The spas cover was updated but not VGBA complaint main drain apparatus itself.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Poor $300

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

This bottom cleaning unit is in working condition however, it has been beat up thanks to the Difficult edges and bottom of this swimming pool. The unit itself will likely need to be realigned, and or serviced along with a new tail and other various parts ie hose swivels / wall adapters etc ($300+) or consider a better option for this particular pool = a robot cleaner may be best ($500+).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Good ($10)$20

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
Yes No Float Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Working auto fill, recommend updating the float head ($20+) - older metal version.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1275

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

There is water present inside the light lens recommend replacement ($1275+).

Spa Light Condition: Damaged$1250

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

There is water present inside the light lens recommend replacement ($1275+) , and it is not turning on.

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Filter Condition: Near New $525

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Ccp 420
Filter Notes
High Pressure - Indicating low flow, or distressed flow, with extremely high energy consumption. Recommend element replacement soon 1 - 8 weeks ($150-450)
Filter Additional Notes

It is likely the filter elements are overdue for service ($125+) and or updating the elements themselves ($400+) depending on condition. Note this filter is approx 5 years old and the elements if un changed are due.

Filter Pump Condition: Working Condition - Under Primed$450

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite IntelliPro Xf Vsf Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The pump is in working condition. Slightly sun burned. Recommend attention to the fact the pump is very under primed ; likely due to over due filter cleaning needed + the check valve in front of the pump is filled with air approx 1-3% indicating that further down the suction line were receiving some air: begin by servicing the union of the pump then check valve , then 3 way valve ($450+) as a solution should be found to avoid premature expiration of this very nice pump. Update: on shut down of this pump I am hearing air escaping from the pump lid o ring , 3 way valve, and potentially another location ($450+) is accurate to resolve this issue with service, but it may be wise to consider also adding a check calve on each of the lines ; spa suction and pool suction if possible - as I do not feel this one check valve is enough (which is not ideal as a pump can only draw so much suction and since the pool is so much lower than the equipment it would be wise to consider eventually re locating the pool equipment (on the 100 year plan) to lower than the pool / equal to the pool.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
450

Booster Pump Condition: Working Condition - Plumbing Issue Present$125

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Boost Rite 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

This pump is in ideal working condition. There appears to be a leak on the return connection plumbing - it is likely due for minor ($125) repair to just the connection - BUT if the previous installer over tightened there may likely be a crack present on the threaded connection, and may require some additional repair involving Jack hammering a small section out around this plumbing to help extend the pipe ($750+).

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: Good$125

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

This pump is less than 4 years old. Working condition. Without any major issue. Update: Note the return union appears to be due for service ($125) as it may be leaking from its return union, and the suction union appear to be also due for service ($125) / the union itself looks very stressed / over tightened and likely will fail soon (1-96 months) - ($450+).

Auxiliary Pump A Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$750

Auxiliary Pump A #1 Auxiliary Pump A #2
Auxiliary Pump A Brand Auxiliary Pump A Model Horsepower
Pentair IntelliChem
Auxiliary Pump A Additional Notes

This may be the best piece of equipment here, the dosing pump still works , but just needs service ($750) to allow automated chemical dosing (more critical when re surfacing Vs an older surface but a VERY nice feature). I would put my money into this over the salt cell fyi.

Auxiliary Pump B Condition: N/A $

Auxiliary B #1 Auxiliary B #2
Auxiliary Pump B Brand Auxiliary Pump B Model Horsepower
≤ 0.99HP
Auxiliary Pump B Additional Notes

Heater Condition: Good $585

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

Working condition. When upon initially starting it did sound as if there is a lower supply of gas than ideal. This can cause damage to the heater - recommend checking the gas pressure when installing an appropriate required drip leg ($450+) and also checking the unions / drain plug currently leaking ($125+).

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

The panel is working. Equipped with a Screen Logic System which allows phone communication with this panel. That’s great. But note there is an indoor box x 2 that exclusively connects to THIS outdoor antenna to prevent theft. Sometimes this box gets packed with sellers. Make sure it stays.

Ideal panel and breakers. Ideally update breaker to GFCI for lights - but the plug is gfci rated therefore recommended only ($125).

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
Yes Yes No No
Salt Control System Additional Notes

The salt system is not operating at this time due to low water temps. Recommend re checking in spring. Note the cell is less than 5 years old BUT typically fail between 5-7 years old and replacment would then be required of the cell ($750+).

Valves & Fittings Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$3675

Overall Details

Because this equipment pad has salt and has leaks present recommend service to all valving / union connections ($1275).


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, 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
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

This valve is leaking recommend service as described in Filter Pump section

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

This connection if no longer being used should be closed ($450+).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

The return dosing should be after the salt cell , or if no longer being used closed ($450+).

Condition
Poor
Notes

These red handle valves are due to be updated as they are older and low quality ($750+).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Idler valve very much due for service ($200) / replacment ($750+).


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $35805Est. Totals


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