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5580 Coolley Way, Carmichael, (11:00 AM - April 30, 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, 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: Surface Nearing Expiration $15000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 28' 50-100% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface has heavy wear, pitting, and or missing surface areas
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Most of the wear present is located in the shallow and steps and around the deep end section. We are nearing failure of the surface and will require new plaster soon ($8-15k+).

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$500

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal 105
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic N/A or none
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

I am seeing calcium fishers forming on sections of the tile, seen on the majority of the tiles throughout the entire pool approximately at every juncture of stone coping. Recommend attention to resolve ($500+) ie cleaning to determine how deep the issue may be as it appears to only be a surface stain of calcium vs a crack that is leaking water through, still minor service can confirm this finding ($50) then sealing this area to prevent future build up ($450+) or re grouting ($500+).

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) 70 - 100 (Slightly High) 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?
No No Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

I do see water loss present on the filter leaking at the o ring currenlty.

Otherwise water balance is currently ideal for conditions.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Damaged (Needs Attention) $3888

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Damaged (Needs Attention) 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 / Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($88)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer is older than 35 years, smaller plumbing size, repairs performed / skimmers compromised - it has reached its useful life. At the re plaster stage recommend installing a new skimmer ($500-3500+) independent from main drain line as it’s best to be done at that stage. It will help the circulation greatly.

All parts are present for this skimmer. And operating. But likely due for updates ($300+) ie new weir door / basket / skimmer lid etc.

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
Pentair Legend
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Nearing expiration. Recommend a different unit ie Polaris 280/380 etc when upgrading.

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 Float Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

In distressed shape, recommend updating - currently running longer than required / float not functioning correctly. New unit approx 60-150+.

Pool Light Condition: Poor$850

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

The light is older and dim compared to normal. Likely due to age it is due for replacement ($500+ light + install ($350).

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Damaged $350

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite S8M150 - 450 Sqft
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

This unit unit is leaking during use recommend minor service to the Filter elements ($150) As well as a replacement tank o ring ($50) and o ring set for this filter ($100) + new pressure gauge ($50).

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged$750

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Max E Glas 1/2hp 1.9sf 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The motor is having difficulty on start up, indicating that the capacitor is likely failing, and this pump will need some type of service to restore its normal function / I would begin with a new capacitor repair ($250+) and then new bearings replacement service ($500+) vs a replacement pump ($500-2900).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
750

Booster Pump Condition: Working Condition$0

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

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: 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)$750

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
750
Board & Timer Additional Notes

There are two timers present. They are each in their own individual boxes. One timer is older and its box is heavily worn, and the other timer has a new timer internal in it, which is not working correctly It would likely be the best recommendation to replace these two timers and boxes with a single timer in box And update the breakers to allow future expansion to occur ($550-750+).

Note that there is a landscape lighting box on the lowest portion that appears to still be connected to some type of landscape lighting present. It looks like it’s in relatively poor condition.

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$5100

Overall Details

There is no valving present, but there is copper Plumbing present. During the replaster stage it will likely be the best time to re-pipe the pool with PVC ($3-5k+).

Currently recommend covering pad from UV ($100).



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
Poor
Notes

Older copper plumbing. Due for updates at the equipment pad as well as under ground.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Locked access to breaker panel. Could not verify GFCI / GFI status but would bet it’s due for updates as described in Board and Timer section.

Condition
N/A
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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $28213Est. Totals


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