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1912 Rolls Way, Carmichael, (1:00 PM - April 12, 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
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Need very minor modification to self latch - currenlty when closing at 10% it will not self latch / self close. Likely due to minor mis alignment.

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $15000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
18' by 40' 50-100% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface is older than 25 years likely older than 30 and is due for replastering ($10-15k) due to issues (cracks) on shallow steps and plaster spotting present throughout 50-100%.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$8000

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal 135
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone N/A or none No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile is in fair condition at this time, mortar is worn in between tiles nearing re mortar service ($1500+).

The coping is loose in some locations and a few coping stones are damaged and due to be updated as well as most are due to be re mortared ($1500+).

The waterfall is a faux rock - concrete sculpted water fall that is no longer water tight and likely would just be re done completely ($5-8k+) or just simply removed and the water border kept ($3-5k).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $500

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.5 - 6.8 (Low) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 - 50 (Low) 20 - 45 (Low) 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 - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality indicates that the chlorine levels are through the roof and will need to be lowered ASAP ($100) likely the reason that this is occurring is because there is organic matter growing inside of a pool, and that will also likely need to be treated and removed ($300+). Also, it appears the sign Airgas in level may be slightly low and that should be increased as well coming into the summer season ($100).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $664

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


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The main drain cover in the pool is older, and will need to be updated for safety ($88+). There are two suction covers on the Waterfall side of the pool that should have their covers updated as well ($88x2) due to age and condition.

Skimmer is older and is missing is weir door, also, it does not have a Skimmer float valve installed, and the skimmer lid is broken and will need to be replaced and recommend a weighted basket. To update all approx $400.

Note that the Skimmer is very old, and it should be updated at the replaster stage ($1500+).

Special note that likely because the pools main drain is not functioning correctly with installed equipment. This is likely the main cause of organic growth. So a new scammer, as well as a new main drain line ($3k+) and will likely be the best improvement this pool can attain at re plaster stage. I offer consulting on this option moving forward with my recommended person or any.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Fair, minimal parts needed for tune-up ($105) $105

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

The bottom cleaner is struggling to function, likely due to a dirty in line screen, and a dirty filter element. Recommend minor service to help the cleaner establish a slightly higher flow and at the same time shorten the hose and replace the tail.

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
Yes No Manual Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The fill is working but leaking. Recommend a gate valve vs current valve ($250+) or just simply servicing this valve ($125+).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$2200

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 50' or less
Pool Light Notes

The pool Light is Likely under 25 feet away from the junction box but it may be connected at the pool equipment which is approximately 40 feet away.

Note this is an older light niche and if you desire to install a better larger niche it would be most efficient at replaster stage ($+500-1000) vs separate ($3k+).

A new 10” light can is $400 incandescent - 1200 led color

Also, note, there is an unusual light that is outside of the pool that appears to be a pool light, but it does not turn on. Recommend attention to this, as pool lights are not designed to be ran outside of a pool due to excess heat.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

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Filter Condition: Recommend Service - Older Filter - Non Working Pressure Gauge $500

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite S7M120
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter functions but is leaking from its drain plug and likely will need service to its tank o rings + elements + a new pressure gauge ($500+).

Filter Pump Condition: Working Condition - Fairly New$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Superflo Vs 1.5 Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Ideal working pump. Slightly over sized for this 1 1/4” copper connection but still functioning with 98-99% prime.

Once the main drain line gets updated this pump will function even better as designed.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Great - Near New$0

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

Working condition. Without issue.

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1700

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Max Flo 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

No longer turning on. A new like pump would be $1700+ installed.

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

Very old gas line present. No heater.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Recommend Safety Updates$350

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
350
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Older timer (filter pump) newer booster. Both working condition.

Note there is no gfci / Gfi recommend adding such for safety ($350+).

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: Poor - Recommend Updates$1500

Overall Details

The Valving present has been updated with non ideal pvc parts. Recommend an updating of plumbing and unions in the next 5-15 years ($650+).

Special note that during the re plaster stage it is the most ideal time to update your suction side plumbing at the least to PVC - $?



Condition
Good
Notes

These pvc to copper connections are in fair shape. It appears the suction side one is slightly wet - expected to have issue. Recommend service in 12-48 months ($350)

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Recommend joining this suction line to the pumps suction to effectively double the flow rate ($500).

Condition
N/A
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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $30894Est. Totals


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