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4761 Grannan Way 2, Placerville, (11:00 AM - May 29, 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
Wrought Iron Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch, 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: Other $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
' by ' 0-10% 1-12 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface has mottling present throughout, specially, found in the shallow end.

Tile Condition: Recommend Attention$1300

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
N/A N/A 105
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Heavy Build Up ($650) Other
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile has heavy, calcium buildup present this can be removed if desired approx $650+.

I do only see one or two areas where the tile is splitting in and the mortar will need to be re-done - one area specifically near the skimmer and inside the skimmer throat $650+

The raised wall/step up area has cracking and settling occurring with It - it does not appear to be of major issue currently, but will likely will require resolving which may include removing and replacing concrete top eventually ($1500+).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $155

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 1 (Low) 1 (Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 0 - 100 (Very Low)
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?
Yes, Light Algae was found In Shade or Corners of Pool No Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality is indicating that we have low chlorine present high pH, and high alkalinity. Recommend also increasing the Cyanuric acid and calcium hardness. I do see water bugs present in the pool water and likely we will need to treat for light wall algae and organic matter ($155+).

The water quality is also indicating that we are likely losing water as we are consistently refilling during the inspection.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Safety Updates $576

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend Safety Updates 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 2 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 2x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($176)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are two main drains in the pool deep end both covers are due to be updated for safety ($100x2).

The skimmer is due to have its weir, float, and float O-ring updated ($200+).

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 bottom cleaner is in older working condition approximately 2 to 3 years old. Recommend a new tail and some minor updated parts ie tail sponge adding a hose swivel ($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 Float Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The auto fill float appears to be an operational condition. However, it has been running continuously during the inspection generally indicating that water loss is present currently. Still recommend minor service ($125-250) to clean out this canister and possibly update the auto fill float if that is what is required - Which I do not feel the float is the main issue here.

Note that during the inspection I was unable to locate the auto fill shut off.

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

There are two pool lights installed both have water present inside the light lens - recommend replacement ($500+x2 + install $500). The south light has the most and is currently the most dangerous recommend updating or removing the power ASAP ($150+).

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Recommend Minor Service $85

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Ccp 420
Filter Notes
Normal to High Filter Pressure - Indicating a filter cleaning ($85) is necessary to identify filter element quality of life, if elements were recently cleaned this is indicating element replacement is needed in the next 1 - 24 months ($150-450)
Filter Additional Notes

The filter pressure is slightly high, indicating the elements are almost due for their standard three month cleaning service ($85+) Recommend doing that soon. Otherwise, this is a like new ideal working filter.

Filter Pump Condition: Great$125

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Superflo Vs Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This filter pump is in ideal working condition. Recommend simply attaching the bonding wire to this pump for safety ($125).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
125

Booster Pump Condition: Working / Damaged Condition$455

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris Pb4-60 ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

The booster pump is in older working condition. It’s electric access panel is slightly a jar and it’s conduit connection will need to be re-done ($205+) I would also anticipate this working only another one to five years or less, And finally, the return connection is leaking and will likely require service to resolve $250+.

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$150

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

The panel is Older recommend updating the breaker to GFCI as well as the light breakers ($150+).

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$915

Overall Details

The equipment pad is not covered from UV recommend covering from UV with a UV mesh ($50) + re painting and labeling ($200). Also recommend minor service to the return three-way valve now as it’s leaking ($150).



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
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Recommend cutting these for safety ($150).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Leaking three way valve

Condition
N/A
Notes

I did see bubbling coming from the light it pictured, which is the south closest to the pool equipment. It is likely that this light will require repair to resolve water loss that may be found there ($1500-3500+) Recommend leak detection service to confirm ($225-365+).

Condition
N/A
Notes
Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $5741Est. Totals


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