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3916 Tillamook Way, Sacramento, (8:00 AM - March 20, 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: Fair (1-72 Months) $1500

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Paint over Plaster?
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
16' by 35' 0-10% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

It is likely the painted surface is between 1 and 24 months old. The surface being painted means that it will last up to 3 to 5 years. At the time it will need to be removed and replaced ($1500+) or replaster ($9-14k).

Also note that the tiles in the water appear to be due for new mortar as well ($1500+).

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$9500

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
N/A Ideal 140
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone N/A or none
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

There is rock work on the south west side of the pool. I am seeing where the rock work has gaps between the mortar and the rock between the brick coping and The Rock work. Also, the waterfall itself does appear to be older and is likely no longer waterproof due to age and condition, and will need to be updated with new fresh mortar ($2000+).

There is a raised barbecue island next to the pool in the middle east side it does have loose and or missing tiles around the perimeter of it on the Countertop area that will likely need to be addressed + I am seeing underneath the tiles where some of the foundation is splitting. It may require the countertop to all be redone ($1500+).

Inside the south east and north Skimmers + close to areas I am seeing missing tile and or re-waterproofing required ($1500).

Around the perimeter of the spa I do see where some of the tiles are missing and or compromised and will likely need attention specifically on the northside, the most ($1500+).

Around the pool in approximately 25% of the locations between the tile in the coping I am seeing missing water that will likely need to be re-waterproofed as well ($1000+).

On the raised decking on the west and north side of the pool, I do see where some mortar is loose hand or missing, and may require some attention ($2000+).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $400

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
8.0+ (Very High) 0 (Very Low) 0 (Very Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 100 - 140 (High) 400 - 650 (Slightly High)
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, Heavy Algae was found Throughout Pool No No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality indicates that there does not appear to be water loss says the water inside this pool is older (higher calcium hardness) and it may be wise to consider doing a drain and clean ($400+) versus a green to clean ($350+) due to the amount of foliage present / age of water.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $800

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend Updates 2
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
2 N/A N/A 1
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
200
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

I cannot see all the way to the bottom of the deep end of the pool but I can’t see the bottom of the spa and that will need a new updated cover ($100) and I will assume the main drain of the Pool does as well ($100).

I could not access the South East Skimmer to check internal components as the lid was stuck closed.

The north skimmer is older, but missing its float and float O-ring, recommend a weighted basket and a new weird door for both skimmers ($300 x2).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Poor $300

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

The bottom cleaner at the property here is older, and appears to be taken apart. It does appear to be relatively in good shape, and may require a cover and some tuneup parts ($300+). Note that a new cleaner is approximately $650.

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
No No Manual Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The manual fill has been disabled - recommend installing an auxiliary one ($250+)

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

I can see water inside this light lens recommend updating for safety ($750+) less than 25 feet from junction box.

Spa Light Condition: Damaged$750

Spa Light #1 Spa Light #2
Spa Light Notes
Light is not working / powering on at this time and may need replacement, whole new light apparatus
Spa Light Additional Notes

Recommend a replacement light as this one does not turn on or operate at the time ($750+).

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Damaged $850

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Ccp 420
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is leaking and it’s in currently damaged condition. It may be wise to budget for a new filter ($750-2500) as this one is likely going to need a complete overhaul if you want it to function ($850+ = new elements , o ring service , pressure gauge , etc).

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged$1500

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Whisperflo 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Filter Pump Condition
Water leaking from the shaft seal
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is an older whisper flow that has an updated motor attached to it. It is likely the pump housing is 15 years old or more and the motor likely is older than 15 years as well. Due to the high horsepower of the motor and use of a sealing agent on the pump seal, it is very likely that this pump well need to just simply be replaced ($1400+) entirely versus updating the motor only ($1250+) that is currently in nearing expiration.

Again, it is not wise to install a higher horsepower motor on this Plumbing Setup, and therefore a variable speed like the Superflo VS would be a wise option ($1500+)

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
1500

Booster Pump Condition: Damaged$1500

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris Pb4-60 ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

The booster pump does turn on however, it’s bearings are failing and the pump is leaking. Recommend replacement if you desire a Pressure side Bottom Cleaner (ie Polaris 280 - current cleaner on site is a Polaris 360 NOT
Comparable with this pump). A new BoostRite installed is $1500

Spa Jet Pump Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$500

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
1.00HP - 1.25HP
Spa Jet Additional Notes

This blower pump is missing its cover plate, and the motor itself is very old and new updated replaceable blower would be approximately 500 installed.


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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$500

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

The timer is missing its terminal covers recommend installing for safety - also this box has many wires exposed inside of a metal box container very dangerous - Recommend service resolve all issues ($300+). Also know that does not appear this equipment pad is GFCI protected recommend updating for safety ($200+).

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$5250

Overall Details

The equipment pad is heavily sunburned, but overall in fair condition. It would be wise to consider updating the plumbing + condensing this equipment pad ($1000+) which will also include painting and relabeling and adding a check valve for the filter pump. Note that the plumbing intake, and return are both inch and a half greatly limiting your options for flow and future 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

There is an auxiliary waterfall that appears to flow into the pool if operating correctly. It is at the northwest side of the pool. It also has its own independent pump that is currently not functioning = it does turn on, but then shuts off momentarily. I would guess that this upper Waterfall area may also need some new mortar / waterproofing ($1000) - and the motor may just simply need to be replaced ($750+) versus doing repairs ($350+)

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Upper deck waterfall pump

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

This valve will likely need to be cut out and replaced due to age and condition ($2000+) - currently leaking during use.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

This is also an older Ortega valve, which should be cut out and replaced ($500).

Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $24350Est. Totals


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