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4101 Singing Tree Way, Antelope, (8:00 AM - May 14, 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
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

South fencing tested. Non self closing.

Pool Surface Condition: Older - Ideal Condition $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Pebble Surface
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 28' 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

Age of surface is approx 15-25+ years old.

Tile Condition: Ideal Condition - Updates Soon$550

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal 125
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone, N/A Medium Build Up ($550) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Waterline tile is in ideal condition. Rock work recently updated: mortar

The upper concrete pad adjacent to spa is settling + lifting due to redwood present. Likely no issue / no evidence seen to spa shell as of yet, Likely 25-50 years +, instead the concrete may be due for partial removal due to lifting conditions.

Medium calcium build up on spa / spillover and around certain areas of the pool due to minimal / non existent waterproof backing on the back exposed wall.

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) 10 - 20 (High) 10 - 20 (High) 150+ (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 400 - 650 (Slightly High)
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 No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

Old water. Recommend at least 2/3 drain - likely required due to high cya levels and re balance = $500+

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Working Condition $0

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Working Condition 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 1 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Covers Updated recently
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There is one channel drain in the pool and two circular aqua star drains in the spa. Both areas appear to be compliant (spa may be just in spec).

Skimmer has been heavily chlorine damaged from
Improper use of 3” tablets in skimmer.

There appears to be a fill / drain near skimmer tile line.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Recommend Updates $40

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 360
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The bottom cleaner is in ideal working Physical condition but = Recommend a new tail ($20) + new hose segment near wall adapter ($20) current one is split not allowing me to fully test cleaner.
Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs
40

Auto-Fill Condition: $0

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
No No Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

I did not locate a fill or autofill.

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: Great$0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Damaged $525

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Clean & Clear Plus 520
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Pressure at medium speed indicates the elements are heavily saturated with debris and is due for service ($125) as is required every 3 months and potential replacement elements ($400+) as is required every 2-5 years.

Vs a sand filter that doesn’t have any of those costs.

Filter Pump Condition: Older / Worn Variable Speed$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
IntelliFlo 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 older and showing signs of heavy wear, audible sounds of being out of balance, overall signs of wear and being ran longer with higher filter pressure. It is likely this pump will last another 1-7 years without issue.
Filter Pump Additional Repairs
None

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
Hayward H250
Heater Additional Notes

Replacement recommended $2800-4800. If the heater is turned on it smells of electrical fire and rumbles to a halt.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Recommend Safety Updates$200

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
200
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Working Condition. Recommend GFCI updates ($200+)

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: Fair - Working Condition$200

Overall Details

The plumbing on the equipment pad is all in ideal condition. It has been UV protected by shrubbery and trees It is painted and labeled.

There is one actuator that is failing described below.
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

The return cleaner actuator is failing. Recommend replacement ($200+).
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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $6940Est. Totals

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