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8379 Wheatland Dr., Sacramento, (11:00 AM - April 2, 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
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Access was through a locked gate. East side of home.

Pool Surface Condition: Poor $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 28' 0-10% 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
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface is on the last 10% of its life cycle. Approx cost to replaster is $9-12k.

Note the surface is leopard spotting / wearing down to its lowest point the gunite. I also spotted a repair performed in the shallow end that looks just ok. Likely Replastering would resolve this issue. Surface age is likely 30+ Yrs old.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$3650

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal 145
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone Heavy Build Up ($650) Other
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Much of the waterline tile has calcium present that can be removed for approx $650+

There are many sections of tiles that are coming off and due to be updated ($1500+) which will include the spillway / spa waterline tiles and pool waterline tiles that are loose.

Additionally the coping brick around the pool in many locations is loose / missing mortar / mastic gaps = recommend updating as well for safety / fall hazard ($1500+).

Water Quality Condition: Good $0

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.2 - 7.6 (Slightly High) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 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

Ideal chemistry. Recommend rechecking chemistry in 1-30 days to confirm status.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $464

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 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 3x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($264)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are 3 covers set to be updated ; pool 1 and spa 2 due to age and condition ($88x3). Note the pool and spa are NOT VGBA complaint even with new covers.

The skimmer is heavily chlorine abused, recommend updating skimmer upon re plaster as it likely cannot last more than another 10+ years or less.

The skimmer will also need a new float (if possible), weighted basket, new weir door, etc ($200+).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Poor $300

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Hayward Navigator
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The bottom cleaner functions but is older and due for updates (300+) aka a rebuild - but I’d recommend the pool cleaner 2 wheel instead as a much better value $400+.

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 Yes Float Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Could not access under the lid, but appears to be functional at this time. Recommend minor service to confirm ($10).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1025

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 50' or less
Pool Light Notes
Water Present inside light lens ($575+)

Approx cost for light can $575 + install $450

Spa Light Condition: Damaged (Water Present - Light Can Replacement $475)$925

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

Approx cost for spa light can $475 + install $450

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Filter Condition: Working Condition - Older $85

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Waterway Crystal Water - 570- 325(Sqft)
Filter Notes
Normal to High Filter Pressure - Indicating a filter cleaning ($85) is necessary to identify filter element quality of life, if elements were recently cleaned this is indicating element replacement is needed in the next 1 - 24 months ($150-450)
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is working. Currently at 12psi. Note the filter elements are required to be updated every 24-48 months - if not performed cost is 250-$450 for a set of new filters.

Recommend standard quarterly service ($85+).

Filter Pump Condition: Working Condition - Older$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Tri-Star 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is currently operating ideally. Warm to the touch the motor, not hot. Pump basket is completely full - ideal.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

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: 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
Raypak Versa
Heater Additional Notes

The heater does not function. A new like model 400k btu heater is approx $4800 installed.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$450

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
450
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The timer functions, so does the older gfi - but this should all be updated to GFCI for safety including at the homes breaker / sub panel to this equipment ($400+). Also a plastic cover is missing from the timer to prevent shock ($50) is required.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $225

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

This older solar controller appears to be working, but I would not guarantee that - as the water / air / solar sensor would also have to be functioning and they typically only last up to 15 years - approx $100 each to update ($300) if required. Currently the solar is off / not turned on to function. It also may require a new controller ($250+) if this is no longer functioning. Recommend a solar start up service to confirm all items ($225).

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)$2500

Overall Details

The Valving present on the return side is all older and due for updating ($750+) as was done to the suction side. Also recommend adding a heater bypass ($500) and or removeing the heater ($750). These updates would include painting and labeling. The reason to update the return valves is because of the lack of ability to service these older valves / leaks present.



Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Leaking heater connection. Recommend updating Vs repairing.

Condition
Poor
Notes

Older solar connections likely due to be updated ($500+).

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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $14444Est. Totals


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