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3287 Port Pacific Ln., Elk Grove, (10:00 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, Wrought Iron Side of home, Around pool
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: Worn / Fair 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% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Wear seen on steps. Pool bottom can be seen approx 50% due to clarity issues / debris present.

Surface appears to be 7-15+ years old.

Tile Condition: Fair Condition$500

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
N/A Low 105
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone N/A or none
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile is in fair condition.

The waterline rock work is in near service needed = re mortar soon ($500+)

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $405

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 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 and adjusting chemicals to proper levels will help reduce or eliminate algae ($205) No No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

Chlorine high. Do not swim. Cloudy water. High ph and alkalinity. Recommend service to help resolve ($205+).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Working Condition - Due for Safety Updates $1200

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Working Condition - Due for Safety Updates 2
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
2 N/A 3 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
400
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Recommend 2 new main drain cover updates (in floor suction) and 2 new wall covers 8-10” ($400).

There are two skimmers installed. Both have been chlorine abused. Currently in the south skimmer we are seeing tablets being used, this is not ideal. Recommend updated to both skimmers with required parts; weir, float, float o ring, basket etc ($400x2).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Due for Service $125

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
In Floor In Floor
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The Inflo cleaning system does not look to be serviced in the past one year or more recommend attention ($125-450+).
Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs
125

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

Working without issue, but due for cleaning canister of landscape debris ($125-250).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1500

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

Two pool lights. Both have water inside the light lens and should be updated for safety. One does turn on, which is surprising. $500+ each light x 2 + install $500

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Poor / Due for Service $750

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite S8M150
Filter Notes
High Pressure - Indicating low flow, or distressed flow, with extremely high energy consumption. Recommend element replacement soon 1 - 8 weeks ($150-450)
Filter Additional Notes

Older, poor condition, currently seeping from drain plug o ring and tank or ing. Likely the filter shell is shot and holding on for dear life. A new filter installed is between $750-2800+ vs servicing this overly needed filter ($750+).

Filter Pump Condition: Good$30

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

Recommend service to pump lid o ring ($10) and pump basket ($20) otherwise in working condition. Note this pump is showing signs of HIGH chlorine use / abuse that will greatly shorten the life of this pump if left un noticed.
Filter Pump Additional Repairs
30

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
Sta-Rite Single Speed 1.25HP - 1.50HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Non op. Older housing. Recommend new pump ($1275+ installed ).

Auxiliary Pump A Condition: Good$

Auxiliary Pump A #1 Auxiliary Pump A #2
Auxiliary Pump A Brand Auxiliary Pump A Model Horsepower
Ultra Pure UPP25 ≤ 0.99HP
Auxiliary Pump A Additional Notes

Working without issue. Recommend bonding + proper installation discussed in Valves section at end.

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: Great$0

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
Yes - The plug and or breaker are connected to the pool light and test and reset.
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Near new. Ideal Condition. Updated breakers.

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$1200

Overall Details

The equipment pad needs easy access to all items installed weekly. I cannot get to a device that should be opened and cleaned weekly. Recommend plant trim / removal. Then recommend service to all under plant material due to age and condition ($500) +

Then recommend painting and labeling the pad ($200)
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

Recommend attention to the furthest debris canister that is due for service and then all other items.
Condition
Good		 Notes

Working without issue.
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

No ports on suction side - recommend repair on 2 1/2” line ($500).
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

Recommend service to solar Valving ($200) / actuator due for update ($300)
Condition
Poor		 Notes

In floor cleaning system gearing.

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $7360Est. Totals

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