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6170 Via Madrid, Granite Bay, (9:00 AM - May 22, 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
The access gate does not swing away from the pool, 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: Blemishes Present $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
30' by 50' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface appears to be between 12 and 48 months old. Up to 7-15 years.

Overall, the surface appears to be newer, however, I am seeing check cracking in both the spa and the pool Generally, an indicator of lack of circulation or high ph for extended periods of time.

The surface is an overall fair due to these check cracks present (spa + pool shallow to mid end curve at bottom and steps in shallow, scratches throughout, deep end steps check cracking, mottling in deep end sides / mid end).

Ideally keep chemical levels ideal and circulate.

Tile Condition: Recommend Updates Soon$4000

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
More than 150 Linear Feet Ideal 155
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone N/A or none No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs

The north west corner of the pool has settled concrete that can likely be leveled if desired ($500+).

Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile is in good condition in the pool and spa. The rock work waterfall around the pool is due to have its mortar updated ($1500+) as I am seeing gaps present in current mortar.

The spa tile line is deal.

The brick around the pool and spa is due for mortar updating soon - more so around the pool / smoothing / filling in gaps especially found in north west side of pool ($2000+).

Water Quality Condition: Good $20

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.2 - 7.6 (Slightly High) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 1 (Low) 20 - 50 (Low) 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?
No No Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

I am seeing water loss on the equipment pad at the filter tank O-ring. The water quality indicates we need chlorine and Cya edition $20. Recommend an additional check to confirm before adding CYA.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Older - Recommend Updates $800

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Older - Recommend Updates 2
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
2 N/A 2 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
400
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are three main drains cover in the pool. One in the deep end, one on the deep end wall, and one in the mid and wall east. All three covers appear to be newer than seven years old but chlorine damaged Recommend updating all three $100 x 3. And likely spa cover as well ($100).

There are two skimmers installed they appear to be original before replastering and are very very chlorine damaged. Do not use 3” chlorine cookies in the skimmer.

Recommend updating both skimmers floats, floats O-ring, and one weir door ($400).

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

Recommend updating the tail tail, weight and tail sponge as well as adding one more hose swivel / updating current ones ($105+).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: $0

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 a manual fill present on the equipment panel under the solar actuation.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1500

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
LED 100'
Pool Light Notes

There are two pool lights installed. They both appear to have water present inside the light lens. Recommend replacement for safety (500 each x 2 + install $500).

One light is 50 feet or less away from J the other is easily 100 feet or less.

Spa Light Condition: Damaged$1000

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

Spa has the most condensation build up present. Likely due to over chlorinating. Recommend replacement ($500 + install $500)

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Poor (High Filter Pressure - Low Water Qaulity - Filter Internal Replacment $150+) $650

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair S8M120
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Working condition filter due for service ($150) which will include o rings / possibly likely new elements ($500). Vs a new Tr-140c Sand Filter $3200 installed.

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged$850

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

The panel and or brain of the pump is in damaged working condition recommend updates to the pump ($850) or more ideal new pump Pentiar i3 $2800 installed.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
850

Booster Pump Condition: Known Issue - Working$1050

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris Pb4SQ ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

This pump operates , but has a known failure issue causing catastrophic water loss. Recommend updating with parts ($1050+) to prevent or a new pump ($1450).

Spa Jet Pump Condition: Good$

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Jandy Jandy ≤ 0.99HP
Spa Jet Additional Notes

Working Condition. Without issue. Some vibration heard but nominal during use.


Waterfall Pump Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$125

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
PAC Fab Challenger 1.25HP - 1.50HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

This waterfall pump is in operational condition however it is not priming generally an indicator of a pump lid O-ring that is dry and do for service or possibly issue inside the pump itself - If that is the case, a replacement pump will be required ($1250+) vs repair. Try a $125 service call to lube first.

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) $1250

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Sta-Rite Max E Therm
Heater Additional Notes

This heater is working at approximately 10 years old and typically heaters last up to 15 years. To prevent damage recommend A heater bypass that will help prolong the heaters life ($750) and a proper drip leg ($500) Otherwise I would not anticipate more than 5-10 additional years Before replacement is required $4800.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$150

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
150
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Working without issue. Recommend updating the filter pump breaker ($150+) otherwise ideal.

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$850

Overall Details

The equipment pad is nearly due for standard valve O-ring service ($750+). Otherwise without issue.


Due for maintenance, large 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.
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Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

The spa has a spillover weir type of skimmer, that oddly always runs even during pool filter operation. This likely has a suction bypass installed not on the equipment pad and is likely the reason we’re seeing air bubbles in the pool. This area cannot be cleaned out easily (no apparent access to this port). Recommend attention via device call $100.

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Notes

Spa jet returns are un even until the blower is on - therefore this is only a recommendation = balancing them with jet reducers (6 jet at $100 each including service) $600.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $12475Est. Totals


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