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9255 Pinehurst Dr., Roseville, (12:00 PM - April 19, 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

Pool Surface Condition: Fair Condition Overall - 15-25 Yrs Old $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
18' by 30' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface is showing signs of wear = approx age 15+ - 25 years old. Plaster typically lasts up to 30 years before re surfacing may be required.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$5500

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal 115
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone Other No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
1000
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The tile present is heavily worn and loose in many locations, especially on the waterline and the spa to pool spill over area. It is most likely that all of the tile will need to be updated due to the extensive issue present ($2500+ tiles + issues with the spa spillover due to prolonged erosion exposure ($1000+). Vs repair topical repair ($1500+) and tile cleaning ($950+) - not recommended

Additionally, the waterfall appears to need new waterproofing as well ($1000+).

Near the auto fill there is an unusual opening likely caused by some issue with a non sealed auto fill of some kind - recommend service ($1000+).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $500

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 100 - 250 (Low)
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 Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

Recommend balancing the cya ($100) and donate treatments to eliminate algae ($400+).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $1028

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 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Other
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are two main drain covers in the pool and two in the spa. All four covers should be updated for safety ($88x4).

Ideally 2 return covers are due to be updated ($88x2).

The skimmer has some damage done to it gouging the plastic making a new o ring difficult to seat. Also the skimmer has chlorine damage present. Recommend a new float , float o ring, weir, basket with weight ($500).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged, unit is in distressed shape and will need more than $250 in repair items currently, consider replacement options ($405-655+). $650

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

Do not waste anytime throwing this cleaner on site away.

The pool cleaner 4 wheel + Pentair in line basket is best ($550+).

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 Yes Float Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The fill is running continuously (likely due to waterloss likely found at spa spillover / waterfall / ? recommend updating the float and confirming issue here at fill (gap on outside of pool - if any - not likely

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$925

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+)

Recommend updating due to water presence ($575 Incandescent light can + install $350.

Spa Light Condition: Damaged (Water Present - Light Can Replacement $475)$825

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

The spa light does not turn on at this time, but it also appears to have water present inside the light lens recommend updating $475 can + install $350

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Filter Condition: Poor Condition Overall $600

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward Swim Clear 3025
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

This cartridge filter is older, where the sun has exposed its fiberglass base. I would anticipate only an additional one to 10 years of function from this shell Before filter should be updated ($750+). Currently the filter is due for service which will likely include new filter elements + o rings ($550+) and a new pressure gauge ($50). Current gauge is older / sticking during use.

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged$1850

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Single Speed - Poor Condition 1.25HP - 1,50HP
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Currently this pump is cavitating during use Which may be caused by the impeller having issue and or the filter elements, being dirty and causing substantial restriction. Recommend attention / service to resolve ($450+). A new pump altogether Variable speed would be approx $1850+ installed and would be the best use of money vs repair due to age and condition of pump.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
1850

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
Sta-Rite, Hayward H400
Heater Additional Notes

Recommend updating the heater ($2800-4800 installed) and checking the gas line for free via the gas utility provider.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Recommend Safety Updates$350

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

The timers function but the pool and spa light switches should be updated for functionality ($150+) and the breakers updated to GFCI ($200+) to future proof this panel.

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$2100

Overall Details

The valving present is all in fair condition. But due to age and exposure, I would recommend minor O-ring service to valving ($750+) Required every 10 to 15 years. Also recommend painting and labeling this equipment pad as well as covering from UV with a UV mesh ($200).



Condition
Poor
Notes

Recommend uv + paint

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

There is a small leak on the heater connection recommend repair ($350) to resolve water loss or future proof by installing a bypass ($750+).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Recommend removing the old tubing before a leak develops ($400).

Condition
N/A
Notes
Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $19503Est. Totals


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