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5031 Tommar Dr., Fair Oaks, (1:00 PM - May 29, 2024)

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Equipment Pad

Equipment #1 Equipment #2 Equipment #3 Equipment #4 Equipment #5

Safety Fencing Condition: N/A $0

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Safety Fencing Notes
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Recommend Update Soon $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
16' by 35' 50-100% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
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, The pool surface has heavy wear, pitting, and or missing surface areas
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface is older than 20 years, likely older than 30 years. It is worn, mostly in the deep end on the walls. Overall the surface is nearing its expected life / poor condition - estimated cost to re plaster is 10-12k+.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$9000

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal 120
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Other Other
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile is compromised on the north east side Of the pool, the concrete also has caused shifting and movement of the bond this area approximately10- 30% of the pool Tile will need to be re-done ($5-7k+). During repair Recommend considering servicing the rest of the tile and/or updating ($750-2500+).

Also note the concrete around the pool on the east side affected by the movement near the tile failure will likely need to be redone or jacked ($2k-5k+).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $425

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 1 (Low) .05 (Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 100 - 140 (High) 100 - 250 (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?
No, Increasing chlorine, adjusting chemicals to proper levels, and doing enzyme and phosphate treatments along with 2 separate filter cleanings, one before treatments and one after will help reduce or eliminate algae ($375) No Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality indicates that the pH and alkalinity are slightly high and needs to be modified ASAP ($20). Also, the Cyanuric acid and calcium hardness levels are slightly low, but within ideal range - recommend a minor edition of approximately $30 in chemical (cya). And special note that there is black algae present to specially seen on the walls and deep end and very small spots recommend ongoing treatments to resolve this which will likely start with approximately $375+ in chemicals

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Poor $88

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Poor 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 1 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($88)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The main drain in The Pool is ready to be updated for safety $100. Note that at re-Plaster, it will be to be updated to a VGBA compliant drain.

The skimmer is very old / poor / damaged condition and will and should be updated at re-Plaster stage ($1500-3500+) At that time, consider adding an independent main drain line if possible.

The skimmer has all parts needed for proper operation.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged, unit is in distressed shape and will need more than $250 in repair items currently, consider replacement options ($405-655+). $650

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
"The Pool Cleaner"
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

There is no bottom cleaner unit installed in the swimming pool, but there is a booster pump installed on the equipment pad, but since the booster pump on the equipment pad is not working recommend simply installing a suction side bottom cleaner here instead ($650+) The Pool Cleaner 4 Wheel - at the one and a half inch wall adapter threaded fitting.

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 manual fill located in between the house and the pool is leaking during use recommend minor service to resolve this leak so you can use this manual fill at your leisure without issue ($125-250+).

Pool Light Condition: $0

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb
Pool Light Notes

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Recommend Service $450

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward C4025 Swim Clear
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

Likely the filter elements are due for updating ($150-450+)

Filter Pump Condition: Older - Working$60

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair IntelliFlo 4 160 Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This is the oldest variable speed on the market. Still in working condition. But currently the pump basket is completely full - recommend service ($10) to resolve also likely new lid o ring / service ($50).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
60

Booster Pump Condition: Damaged$125

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

I was unable to get the bottom cleaner pump to turn on, likely the pump may have expired ($1250+) or electrical may be disabled. The pump looks new which is why I feel it may not be a failed pump vs electrical. Recommend service call to confirm ($125+).

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: Older - Working$450

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
450
Board & Timer Additional Notes

We have Older timer boxes located near the pool equipment - They are heavily rusted due to chemicals being stored inside this equipment room. It is likely that these timers are no longer being used as actual timers, but instead bypassed. Still, it would be ideal if they were properly covered and or waterproof with some protective paint ($150).

I also did not find a GFCI rated breaker for the variable speed or pool lights recommend updating and install installing those for safety. $300 +

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: N/A$950

Overall Details

The equipment pad is covered from UV quite efficiently. I would simply label the pad further ($50) and note that Some of the equipment was plumbed in low quality abs and will need updating (pump return $200+).



Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Solar was found to be in the off position.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

The diving board can be removed by taking off the diving board and removing the bolts and grinding them down ($500).

Condition
Poor
Notes

Recommend safety updates.

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

Both booster and filter pump need to be bonded ($200+).


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $12448Est. Totals


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