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170 Dacia Ct., Lincoln, (10:00 AM - May 28, 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: Great $0

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Mesh Side of home, Around pool
Safety Fencing Notes
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Worked well.

Pool Surface Condition: Blemishes Present $500

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

In the spa, we have some small dime sized missing chunks of plaster that can be filled to help prolong life ($500+) near the step and around the spa light there is what appears to be a line that is likely of some chemical reaction.

In the pool the surface is fairly even there are some splotchy areas in the middle end but overall there is some mottling in the deep end in the corners likely over chlorination is the cause.

Some scratches present in some locations like the north west end near the waterfall.

And some calcium Fischer near the spa spillover rock meets the plaster that will likely need to be addressed at tile repair stage (in Tile Section).

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$8000

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal 105
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone N/A or none No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile and the pool is in good condition.

The Waterline rock is due for service condition ($1500-2500+) to re mortar between the rock work / missing mortar / gaps present.

The waterfall itself is also due for repair / service $1500+ with cracking / missing mortar / gaps being present especially the backside / on the waterfall.

The spa spillover face is due for service ($1500-2500+). Note this has been leaking for a long enough time to settle the concrete through the spa to the backside and create an erosion canyon. This needs to be likely filled / repaired ($1500+).

Water Quality Condition: Good $300

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) 100 - 120 (Slightly High) 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 No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

There were signs of water loss while I was present during the inspection (auto fill was running continuously) - and I felt that this was present in the tile issues on the spa spillover that runs daily, but likely weekly service is maintaining the water chemistry otherwise so cannot be confirmed at this time.

Still recommend re checking in 1-30 days to confirm needs.

Proper balance of water to eliminate water bugs and high cya expect a cost of $300

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Attention $650

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend Attention 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 1 1
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Other
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There is one skimmer in the pool with an equalizer line. This skimmer is due to have its float updated / float o ring ($150).

There are two main drains in the pool, and two wall drains / equalizers covers. Recommend updates to all four covers for safety ($50x4) $200.

The spa main drain cover is too close to the suction pipe, which is not safe, or ideal. Recommend modification for safety ($500+) likely by the tile person.

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 unit appears to be modified / on its tail - likely recommend adding a NEW tail not the old one next to the equipment + service to one tire ($105)

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

The flow appears to be new and it does appear to be in working condition. I would only recommend flushing out the auto fill canister ($125 service call / using a hose to overflow this can and remove debris).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$3000

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

It appears both pool lights have water present inside the light lens, indicating they will likely expire in the next five years or less ($1500 each x 2 installed = 12v 5g LED Pentair + low voltage regulator + installation).

One light is less than 50 feet. The other light is likely under 75 feet.

Spa Light Condition: Damaged$1450

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

The spa light also has water present inside the light lens. Recommend recommend replacement ($950 + install ($500).

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Due for Service $775

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair CCP 520
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The pressure gauge has expired recommend updating the gauge and likely the filter elements are due for service ($125) otherwise confirm if the elements are older than 18-24 months and if so update the cartridges and tank o ring set ($650+) due every 5-10 years.

Filter Pump Condition: Good$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite IntelliFlo 3hp Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This pump is in working condition. Without issue.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
None

Booster Pump Condition: Fair Working Condition$0

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward 6060 ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Working Condition. Without issue.

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: Good$

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Superflo 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Working Condition. Without issue. Some sun wear present.

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: Good $450

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Pentair Mastertemp 400
Heater Additional Notes

Heater internal flow switch sounds of concern (vibration during start up) - cost to update is approx $450 service call - ideal before it expires and caused the heater to no longer work.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$50

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
50
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Ideal working controller, ideal breakers, but update to the light gfi to GFCI would be preferred + updated plug breaker ($50+) especially due to the lights having condensation present inside the light lens.

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$925

Overall Details

The return actuator is having so audible concerns during use. This may be due to it nearing failure / age but recommend budgeting for 1 new return actuator ($300) soon otherwise Valving appears to be ideal. Also recommend covering from UV ($50+).



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
Good
Notes

Overall fair condition.

Condition
Poor
Notes

This chlorine tower / tubing is due for service ($125-450+).

Condition
Good
Notes

Spa Blower Working without issue.

Condition
N/A
Notes
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Picture of the dip / settling due to water loss being present on the back end of the spa. Estimated costs in Tile section.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $16455Est. Totals


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