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20 Dalby Ct., Sacramento, (1:00 PM - May 10, 2024)

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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, The access gate does not swing away from the pool, 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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $22000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
16' by 35' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface appears to have no pitting or any loose surfaces present, 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
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface is older than 15 + years. In damaged / fair condition overall. There is a rust blemish present in the middle end step that will need repair ($2-3k+). There is a structure crack in the middle south end of the pool that will need repair ($3k-6k+). There is pitting wear present on the deep end wall.

Both cracks present are showing signs of water loss and repair ($9k + replaster $10-13k will be required soon) = $22k.

Note: There are some rust stains in the deep end north mid wall as well - recommend additional confirmation on this blemish.

Tile Condition: Recommend Attention$3500

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Low 115
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic 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, older, but without issue.

The coping all appears to be in fair condition.

The concrete that meets the border is due to be grinded down due to trip hazard and filled with plastic ($1500-3500+).

At first glance it appeared that there may be settling issues hence why we see structure cracks in the pool and coping / concrete lifting = usually large signs of this. But upon closer look the levels from one side of the pool to the other does not appear much different. Still it is a red flag for settling issues.

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) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 1 (Low) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 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?
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

The chlorine levels are slightly low and the pH and alkalinity levels are high recommend minor water treatments to resolve issue ($100).

There is algae present recommend treatments to remove.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $388

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 / Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($88)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The main drain cover is due for updating due to age and condition.

The skimmer is heavily chlorine damaged. The skimmer may be required to update upon Plaster Due to condition.

In the meantime, the skimmer is due to have its parts updated, which will include a new float, weir and weighted skimmer basket basket ($300).

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 cleaner is operating but due for service (back right tire not turning), as it is not operating ideally. It will likely need a new tail, tires, and bearings soon ($105+). Otherwise note a new cleaner is $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 No Manual Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

There is no manual or auto fill present. Recommend adding an automatic filler if possible via a garden hose ($125-250+).

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 junction box is located under the diving board. Recommend updating this box to a different location for safety ($500-1500+) and or also updating the gfi here

The pool light itself due to age and condition should be updated due - water present under the light lens = $400+ light + install ($300).

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Very Poor Condition $750

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
PAC Fab Mytilus Fmy
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Even though this filter is not losing any water, it is still exposing its innermost material for foundation. It’s fiberglass core. I wouldn’t anticipate this filter has no more remaining life and should be updated ASAP for safety ($750+-3500). Note it appears to be ready for a new element / pressure gauge ($250) but I would not put any additional repair money into this filter vs replacement due to age and condition.

Filter Pump Condition: Working / Over Stressed 1hp / Newer$300

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Single Speed 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This pump is working, slightly over worked due to smaller plumbing size. This pool is very under sized plumbing for the pools size. This will over work a filter pump. Currently the motor is very hot indicating low efficiency and additional un needed wear. A variable speed here would be more ideal ($1200+) current pump is not
Bonded. Recommend water bond ($300).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
300

Booster Pump Condition: Damaged$1250

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris Pb4sq ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Leaking at water chamber - known defect - likely replacement will be required ($1250+) in 1-24 months or less.

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: Recommend Safety Updates$500

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
500
Board & Timer Additional Notes

A new dual timer, sub panel box is $500 and would be a benefit in this application.

Current timers function but missing covers / gfi. Recommend updates for safety.

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$

Overall Details

All older copper Valving. Will need to be updated as it is undersized for this swimming pool. Due to sizing you will
Need to run the pool longer to compensate.

Eventually, you will want to update the Pools plumbing from copper to pvc ($5k+) Which hopefully will include the equipment pad as well.



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.
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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $31743Est. Totals


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