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4901 Marietta Way, Carmichael, (11:00 AM - May 2, 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: Locked Access - Non Self Closing $0

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
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

Locked access. Unlocked for service.

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $22000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
22' by 40' 50-100% 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, The surface appears to no longer be water tight at this time, Recommend re-surface as soon as possible
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Cracks present on the west side wall / near the waterfall area. Likely this area needs additional repair / reinforcement ($3-7k+).

Check cracking on the surface throughout making it difficult to identify any cracks present otherwise.

I feel a resurfacing ($12-15k+) is required at this time along with crack repairs ($7k+) to bring this pool to water tight status again.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$9999

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
More than 150 Linear Feet High 155
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone Other Other
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile is older and showing medium, calcium buildup present on approx 155-175 LF of tile. To clean expect a cost of $950-1250 or For all new tile likely $2-5k.

On the west side and north side of the pool there is a rock to plaster conversion - these areas likely will need to be re-waterproofed soon as I do see examples of previous attempts at waterproofing likely failing ($2500+). Note ideally you would remove these rock works and create a new bond and use all time for maximum longevity benefit / low maintenance ($3-7k+).

The spa spillover is set too high and causing water to seep between the tile and the concrete that isn’t properly waterproofed Which then intern causes additional settling issues. The repair required might just require a full demo of spa tile area and repair ($2500+).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $375

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 0 (Very Low) 0 (Very Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 100 - 140 (High) 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?
Yes, Light Algae was found In Shade or Corners of Pool, Increasing chlorine, adjusting chemicals to proper levels, and doing enzyme and phosphate treatments along with 2 separate filter cleanings, one before treatments and one after will help reduce or eliminate algae ($375) No Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

Water loss seen throughout.

Recommend cleaning / balancing this pool asap for upcoming summer season ($375+).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $1650

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 1
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
1500
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There is a main drain present in the pool. There’s also a wall main drain present near the waterfall pump that is very undersized and dangerous. And the spa main drain is also due to be updated. All three $1500+ during replaster stage.

I would also consider adding a second skimmer if not third at approx $3500+ each during re plaster stage - at the same time recommend updating both the pools two and spas one main drain for safety to VGBA style ($1500+ as mentioned).

The skimmer is due for a new weir and lid otherwise working condition ($150).

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
Polaris
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Bottom cleaner ready - Polaris 280/380 Pressure side style ($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
Yes No Manual Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The manual fill is not being used and instead an older autofill over the deck style fill ($80-125 new). In poor working condition.

Pool Light Condition: Working Condition - Recommend Updates @ Replaster$0

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

The pool lights x 2 are working. Older smaller style light niche - ideally would be upgraded ($500ea x 2) at replaster to
10” to allow future more ideal lights to be installed.

Spa Light Condition: Damaged Condition + Recommend Updates @ Replaster$1700

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

This light is older and has water present inside the light lens recommend replacement of the light can ($550-1250) + install ($450).

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Damaged $800

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Jacuzzi JCQ 420
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is due for a complete overhaul - currently leaking from all seals ($400) and additionally it’s likely due for new elements ($400) if it has not been updated in the past 2-5 years.

Personally I’d put this money into a new sand filter vs updating this filter.

Filter Pump Condition: Working Condition$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Jacuzzi Variable Speed Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This pump is operating without issue.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Leaking / Damaged Poor Condition$1250

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

This pump is leaking from its seal plate and due to the age of the motor. It is likely due for complete replacement ($1250+).

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: Poor$

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Super 2 Pump 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Older poor working condition. Bearings and motor are nearing failure. Replacment variable speed motor is approx $1200 vs a new pump for less.

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) $5550

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Laars TeleDyne
Heater Additional Notes

This heater is older and no longer an operational condition and should be removed ASAP from the system ($750).

Replacement heater cost is installed $4800+ gas line updates (?).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1000

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
1000
Board & Timer Additional Notes

This panel is older and due for updates to the entire box due to age and condition ($500+).

Currenlty the probes on the timer are open and exposed and should be covered for safety. The pool lights are on an older style GFI and should be updated for safety.

Likely the update would be $1000 to bring up to variable speed GFCI status.

Note all of these light junction boxes / tower assembly could be moved to pool equipment pad for approx $1500-3000.

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)$3000

Overall Details

Equipment pad is leaking in several locations and likely will need to be updated soon vs repairing ($1500+) the issues present = updating the copper to pvc and updating the pvc



Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

These old Ortega valves are leaking / due for updating ($1500+).

Note they can be moved for approx $3-7k to equipment pad where they belong ideally at replaster stage.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

All the plumbing is copper and will eventually need to be updated to pvc ($5-10k+) ideally done at replaster stage.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Missing air blower - recommend repair via capping this included in recommend repair cost ($1500).

Condition
N/A
Notes
Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $48224Est. Totals


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