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1805 Grazziani Way, Roseville, (1:00 PM - March 14, 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
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

Minor adjustments needed.

Pool Surface Condition: Issues Present $4600

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
18' by 34' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface has to Blemishes present one on the south west side of the pool, and one on the middle north west side bottom. The south west stain is a rebar staying that will likely have to be opened and repaired ($1500+) and the northwest issue may also require the same ($1500+). There may also be a crack present on the south steps second step, if a crack is present recommend repair ($1500+). There’s also medal standing present on the south east side of the pool, this appears to be surface only and can be removed with service ($100).

Tile Condition: Good$0

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet High 105
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic N/A or none No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile appears to be blemish free.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $500

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) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 100 - 140 (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?
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

The water chemistry indicates the water is between 1 to 3 years old (calcium hardness level), and therefore the pool may not be leaking, but I am seeing some white powder recently added in the skimmer, which may be used to help balance a result like my test when it’s in fact not a balanced body. To confirm this, re-test the water in 1 to 30 days. Low cyanuric indicated water loss present (like seen on the equipment pad currenlty).

Since there is so much organic matter, presents and green water, recommend cleaning the filter and doing several water treatments ($500).

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 2 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
200
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are two main drain covers install. They are both due to be updated for safety ($100x2).

Recommend updating the float , float o ring, weir door, weighted basket ($400).

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

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

The wall adapter is leaking and is causing the bottom cleaner to lose approximately 10 to 25% of its power recommend updating the wall adapter, tail, and possibly one or two hose swivels ($205+).

Note that while this bottom cleaner is functioning, it is functioning at about a C minus level, compared to how it functions new, this is because all of the parts have been exposed to sun and high chlorine levels, and therefore a replacement unit ($650) may be a wiser option.

Also note that if you desire to remove the bottom cleaner pump, and instead use the one filter pump for all bottom cleaning, it will give you a good opportunity to take out this pump and change the bottom cleaner to for instance, the pool cleaner for wheel and save hundreds of dollars a year every year in electricity (if Solar wasn’t present - but since it is present, this is up to you).

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

Refill is in working condition however, it is missing its hose recommend adding the hose to regain working condition ($10+).

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 does turn on and function however, it is unsafe with water present inside the light lens recommend updating the entire light can ($750+) for safety.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Damaged $2250

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite S8M150
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is a larger 450 square-foot cartridge filter S8M-150. This filter is leaking and its clamps are also cracked. It would be wiser to consider replacing the entire filter due to age and condition ($750+ 2500). Note two good options are a Pentair Ta-100 Sand Filter ($1250+ install including parts $1000) or Tr-140c Sand Filter ($1650+ install and including parts ie sand etc $1275). Or a single cartridge unit at approx $750 for a budget option+ install.

Filter Pump Condition: Working Condition - Older$10

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair IntelliFlo - Older than 10 Yrs. Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Good, the filter pump is in good working condition; The motor is warm or slightly hot, some air in the pump basket, motor is hot to the touch, recommend upgrading the status of this pump by; cleaning, lubricating, and resealing all pump suction and return side fitting o-rings.
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is working, but is running with little flow / high back pressure due to a very dirty filter.

Recommend minor service to the pump lid o ring ($10).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
10

Booster Pump Condition: Recommend Service - Leaking$1575

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Jandy Pb4 Booster ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

The pump is leaking from its return AND suction connection. It is likely that these connections are compromised and that is why it is leaking - therefore replacement may be required (hydro boost w hard plumbing $1575 installed).

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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $4800

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

The heater is stuck on and not in working condition. The buttons do not function this heater at all recommend a replacement heater ($4800) due to age and condition versus repair ($750+)

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$800

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
800
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The timers installed are not functioning correctly. Recommend replacing both timers ($400+) and also updating the GFCI breakers ($400) for safety.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $

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

Salt Control Systems Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1500

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Salt Control System Additional Notes

The salt cell is currently indicating the salt level is low, but due to the age of the salt cell being older than five years, a Replacement will likely be required ($1500+ installed).

Valves & Fittings Condition: Poor - Recommend Updates$1700

Overall Details

Equipment pad is due to be covered from UV ($200+). There’s also a T connection that should be sealed envelope, the pump suction, and the return section ($300).


Due for maintenance, medium equipment pad, Required every 10-15 years, all valving must be opened, cleaned, lubricated, and re sealed to ensure longevity of 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
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Remove this older frog Chlorinator ($200).

Condition
Poor
Notes

Recommend check valve internals updating $200

Condition
N/A
Notes

Recommend installing a bypass to prolong new heater life ($800).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Very old salt cell.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Non ideal conduit connection, likely due for updating - cost covered in Board and Timer section.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $19435Est. Totals


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