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131 Biscayne Way, Folsom, (11:00 AM - June 6, 2024)

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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, Around pool
Safety Fencing Notes
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
15K - 20K Gallons Pebble Surface
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
15' by 30' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface has heavy wear, pitting, and or missing surface areas, The surface appears to no longer be water tight at this time, Recommend re-surface as soon as possible
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface is older than 15 years. Likely 25+

The surface is supposed to be waterproof but I do see wear present throughout and in general needs a new layer needs to be applied after 15 years. I do see rust stains in 4 locations possibly more indicating that waterloss is occurring actively. A new layer may range from $2-6k+ but most likely a new complete seal is recommended - Recommend confirming with Natural Design Pools their best method.

Tile Condition: N/A$6000

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
N/A Ideal 85
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Natural / Stone N/A or none
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

No tile present. Instead only gunite / pebble surface.

Even though there’s no Tile present, there is considerable amount of faux concrete / gunite rock outside of the pool / skimmer face / etc, including step stones and loose rock around the pool. Additionally, there are also covers present for auto fill that may need attention and area around the auto fill = cracks present. I also see around the waterfall areas, signs of water loss, or issue. Recommend confirming with Natural Designs their best method - otherwise I’d recommend re sealing above ground / water with a waterproof barrier using waterproof mortar or sealer / paint + $2k-6k+.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $375

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) .05 (Low) .05 (Low) 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, 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 chemistry isn’t indicating extreme water loss but some. High ph and alkalinity along with no chlorine + algae present leads me to recommend a complete treatment / cleaning ($375+).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Damaged (Needs Attention) $450

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Damaged (Needs Attention) 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
300
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are two main drain covers in the pool. Both are due to be updated ($100x2). There is one in the spa ($100). None of these drain areas are VBGA complaint and should be updated for safety ($1k each x 3) at time for re plaster.

Heavy chlorine abuse inside skimmer. Recommend weighted basket, float, float o ring ($150+) otherwise operational at this time.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: $0

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

No cleaner present.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: $0

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
Yes Manual Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$3150

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

The west pool light has water inside the light lens. Spa sized light. Approx $1050+ to install new due to length of cable run. The second East light is an updated light. The third north light has water inside the light recommend updating ($1050). Note the third East light appears to have some condensation as well ($1050) - very light but likely present - if so - replace is recommended for safety.

Spa Light Condition: Damaged - Cause Unknown$150

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

Water not present inside the light lens. But does not turn on. Recommend attention / service to confirm ($150+).

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Filter Condition: Working Condition. Some sun damage. $150

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Quad De 60
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

A well serviced Quad De Filter, due for routine quarterly service in approx 30 days - $150.

Filter Pump Condition: Good$0

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

Without issue.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
None

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)$450

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

Pump is operational but of EXTREME heat during minimal use indicating the bearings are due for service ($450+) recommend doing this asap before new pump motor is required ($1050+).

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 $650

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Pentair Master Temp 250
Heater Additional Notes

The heater is operational. Approx 7+ years old.

Recommend painting the gas line ($150+) , and eventually installing a heater bypass ($500+) to prolong the life of this heater. Typically heaters last 12-18 years. Plumbing bypass can help extend that considerably.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$600

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
600
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Unknown location for waterfall pump switch other than breaker.

Pump breaker is due to be updated to Variable Speed Pump GFCI compliant Siemens style ($150+). And likely pool lights breaker is due to be updated as well for safety ($150+). Current breaker tests and resets but no power to all lights - does not trip during use.

Additionally it appears the light controller is not functioning ? No power displayed - likely due for service ? ($150+).

Also the panel is not mounted stable into the ground. This is a danger issue. Recommend Attention ($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$950

Overall Details

The equipment pad is mostly covered from uv due to foliage but still a portion of the day is exposed = recommend a UV mesh for the pad ($50+) and a paint and label service ($200+).



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
Poor
Notes

Due to the age of this check valve recommend updating to prevent flow blockage due to aging internal check ($300+).

Condition
Poor
Notes

This valve is older - and on the suction side - recommend updating due to age and condition ($400+)

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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $13050Est. Totals


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