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3418 Clemens Way, Sacramento, (11:00 AM - March 15, 2024)

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Front Of House Pool Spa

Equipment Pad

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, The access gate does not swing away from the pool, 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

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $20000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Fiberglass
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
16' by 35' 10-50% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface of the pool is heavily worn to the point where we are seeing low spots on the fiberglass surface in the shallow end, and Calcium fishers coming through in the southwest deep end. It is likely that a resurfacing is what is required at this time due to age and condition. Approximate cost to demo / replace $15-20k.

Tile Condition: Issues Present$9400

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet High 125
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic 900 Other
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The tile has considerable calcium build up present. If you desire removing this expected cost of approximately $900.

The concrete is lifted and separated on more than 50% of the pool. On the east side it is separated AND the face is decomposing off of the lip of the skimmer also, approximately 10 feet and on the west side, it is separated, approximately 20 feet. It is likely that concrete jacking ($1500+) will not properly level this concrete without some additional measures that will likely cost more than just concrete demo alone. Therefore it is my recommendation due to excess of trip hazards present that the concrete will need to be replaced / demoed at an estimated cost of $6500+.

The tile is also so heavily calcified it may cause damage to tile to clean the calcium off the surface of the tile (required due to when material falls off into water it disturbs water balance) and therefore a re tiling may be necessary to restore a new finished look ($1500-2500).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $400

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 150+ (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 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?
No No No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water is very unbalanced / over chemcialized and may require a 1/2 drain ($400) as cyanuric is very high

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $400

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
200
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The cover in the spa is dangerously close to the suction port. Recommend updating the cover ($100) in the spa and pool X 2 ASAP and or changing the drain to a VGBA complaint drain at re surfacing stage.

Recommend updating the float and float O-ring as well as the weir and weighted skimmer basket ($200).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Poor $300

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 4 Wheel
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

This unit is due for a service ($100-300) as well as a new wall adapter (current one is bypassing everything) Likely over ran and no longer functioning correctly.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: $0

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

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 not turn on at this time recommend replacement for safety. Currently, when you do flip on the switch for the pool light, it does cause the breaker to trip indicating extreme danger. White incandescent is $750+ installed or LED 12v Low Voltage Color $1750 installed.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Recommend Minor Service $10

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Cnc Plus 420
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter drain plug were the pipes go into the Filter has a slight drip leak, and likely can be easily fixed with some lubricant and some service ($10+). Otherwise, the filter elements inside are likely recently cleaned.

Filter Pump Condition: Older - Working Condition$450

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

The filter pump is in working condition. It has an impeller cavitation issue on startup which may require service to resolve ($450) due to prolonged over max speed.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
450

Booster Pump Condition: Older Working Condition$450

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

No issues present. New suction and return hose connections to PVC would be the next need ($450) in 1-5 years.

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: N/A $

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Heater Additional Notes

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 near new with updated GFCI breakers for the variable speed pump and pool light.

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$700

Overall Details

The equipment pad does have a layer of UV paint, but it would be wise to re-lay or an additional layer and label the piping ($200).



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

Leaking hose bib, recommend service / repair ($100).

Condition
N/A
Notes

It sounds as if air is leaking from this connection. Recommend service + a check valve ($350).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

This top is due for repalcment ($50).

A gash in the pipe connection union but appears to still be functional.

Condition
N/A
Notes
Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $32985Est. Totals


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