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1336 Renison Ln., Lincoln, (10:00 AM - May 10, 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
Mesh Around pool
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch, The fencing does not meet safety standards, 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: Issues Present $700

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
18' by 40' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
There are some small areas of staining or discoloration, The pool surface appears to have no pitting or any loose surfaces present
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Some rust stains present likely from material entering the body of water vs rebar. Recommend minor service to confirm ($200) under water citric acid stain removal.

There’s some missing surface at the step tile under the water fall and also in the pool entry steps - recommend attention to Resolve ($500-2000).

The surface overall is nearing the last 50% of its life cycle with pits beggining to form. Most pits present are less than 1-3mm.

Corners of pool are showing calcium fischers.

Many scratches present on the north west side of the pools wall.

A chemical burn stain in the center pool surface area. Likely from salt addition.

Approx age 7-15 years old. Likely 12-15.

Tile Condition: Fair Condition$450

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet High 110
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone Light Build Up ($450) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile is in ideal condition. The waterline rock work is in fair condition and may require remortaring in the next five years ($500+).

Light calcium ($450) especially on the west wall tiles.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $375

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) 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 No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

Algae removal options required. Otherwise ideal chemistry.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $1410

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend Updates 2 2 Drains - Not Present Damaged Skimmer Float O-Ring ($210)
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
2 N/A 4 or more N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
700
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are two main drains and 6 low flow covers on the opposite walls of each other in main pool that are all due to be updated ($700).

Recommend updating the floats present + o rings on both skimmer, and weir doors and weighted baskets ($500).

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

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Aiper Seagull Pro
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Likely due for minor service soon - unit is older than 6-12 months. Service typically required yearly ($105) or less.

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

Manual fill located on pool equipment pad. Connections are compromised recommend update ($125-250)

Pool Light Condition: Great$0

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

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Due For Full Service / Replacement $1050

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Jandy Cl 580
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

This filter is towards the end of its life cycle. With a band that’s failing ($300) an element set due for replacement ($500) and an o ring overhaul ($250+) and it still might leak … replacement is recommended ($750-3500).

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged$1275

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Jandy Shpf1.5 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Motor on this pump is near expiration, heat is ready to
Ignite (no pun intended), and replacment of just the motor ($1275) is not my rec va an entire new pump due to current condition (10-15+ yrs of direct sun exposure this pump body is due for updating likely in 1-10 years. A new pump ($775+) if plumbed correctly, and covered from UV should last 15-30 years+ if well optimized.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
1275

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1275

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Jandy Stealth SHPF 1.0 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Similar to the Filter Pump this motor is further along failure. Replacement is imminent = $1275+.

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: Recommend Updates$125

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
125
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Pool Light and Waterfall Pump switches are through
Gate against the house wall. Recommend GFCI updates $125+

Also to upgrade this panel / timer consider the Easy Touch Lite $750-1200+

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$1275

Overall Details

The plumbing on this pad has been heavily abused and poorly maintained. Additionally there is a dedicated line for a suction side bottom cleaner (superior to current cleaner in consistency - current cleaner is cleaning only approx 50% of the pool) called the pool cleaner 4 wheel + in line leaf basket + plumbing modification approx $1k. But the longest lasting, best cleaning for dust and smaller debris option

Still the Valving present is likely due for overhaul ($1275) vs install all new ($1250+) and updating the equipment to allow single pump operation of all connected equipment superior to current setup.


Due for maintenance, medium equipment pad, Required every 10-15 years, all valving must be opened, cleaned, lubricated, and re sealed to ensure longevity of equipment.
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
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Valving on filter pump.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Never 90 out of a pump. This is likely one of the causes that made the motor heat and fail prematurely

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Remove this energy bowl. And install for waterfall vs cleaner.

Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $8415Est. Totals


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