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7153 Brookcrest Way 2, Citrus Heights, (12:00 PM - June 19, 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
Wrought Iron Around pool
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch, 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: Other $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 30' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface has heavy wear, pitting, and or missing surface areas
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface of the pool has some missing sections on the shallow end steps, specifically the edges. Generally seen on pools older than 15-20 years. The wear is likely newer as its white vs the remaining surface has a blue tint.

In the shallow middle end west I do see some excessive wear markings.

The surface of the pool also has a copper sulfate stain present throughout the surface fairly uniformly. The staining is also present on the plastics scene in the pool, specifically the main drain cover of the spa.

The return jets in the spa also have some excess buildup of the plaster for unknown reason Other than to show us that these jet heads are the same as the original.

In the deep end of the pool, I am seeing rust stain, closest to the main drain approximately 25 of them the size of a dime.

I see excess wear in the deep end, but could just simply be surface staining.

There appears to be a potential crack on the top step of the underwater fall. Difficult difficult to determine since there are scratches present also on this top step. The location of the blemish is 3/4 of the way north directly below the three red circle stains.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$6000

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet High 100
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone N/A or none Other
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

There is some raised masonry block on the east side of the pool. Some caps of the block are loose - and in the corners I am seeing cracks present. Recommend re mortaring / repairing these sections to assist with longevity ($2500-5000k+).

Additionally the spa spillover has some issues present - expect a cost of $1k+

Water Quality Condition: Good $425

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 100 - 140 (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

The water quality has high pH and alkalinity otherwise all levels are ideal ($25). Note that there is black algae present in some areas of the pool ie steps and deep end / lower wall. It doesn’t look fully impacted yet - recommend treatments to help eliminate ($400).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Poor $600

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 1
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
100
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The main drain in the spa appears to be too close to the cover. Recommend modification for safety ($100+) . The pool cover is difficult to confirm due to depth, but appears to be more than 3” away.

I feel the surface is between 5-10 years old on smoothness but in appearance 12-18 years old. And therefore the covers x 2 are due for updates ($100x2) for safety.

The skimmer is older. It is missing its internal float door. I would recommend finding the appropriately sized float for the skimmer or modifying it to allow main drain section to occur ($300+ Service).

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
Pressure Cleaner Ready
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes
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 Phil operates. It’s at the north section of the pool at the niddle corner of the house. It is leaking during use recommend updating ($250+)

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$750

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 50' or less
Pool Light Notes

The pool light appears to have rust not only inside the light lens, but also on the metal ring recommend updating for safety $750+

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

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Filter Condition: Damaged $700

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite S7m120
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filters heavily sun worn approximately 10 -15 years old. Recommend updating the pressure gauge ($50) and servicing the filter ($150+) due to black algae conditions and high psi. Also it is likely the elements are going to then be due for updating ($500+).

Filter Pump Condition: Great$125

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair IntelliPro Vsf3 Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This pump is like new without issue. Note that it is slightly oversized for the Plumbing application and should not be ran past 80% speed or flow. Recommend modification to the programming to accomplish this ($125).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
125

Booster Pump Condition: Damaged$1800

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Single ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

The booster pump installed appears to be approximately five years old going on 10, but he’s not turning on wind powered. Additionally, the hoses have some sun damage to them proximately 40% damaged on the suction hose. It is likely that this pump has expired due to being ran without the main filter pump. Cost to update this with a new pump is $1800 installed.

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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $1200

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Sta-Rite 333k Btu
Heater Additional Notes

Approx 10 years old. Working. Recommend adding a drip leg ($400) to the gas line as required and an optional heater bypass $750 to prolong the life of this older heater.

Also note the heater is more than 4 feet USA standard but not more than 6 Canada standard away from the openable window. Note inhalation of heater exhaust is very hazardous and virtually un detectable - unless with an approved device. Recommend installing such alarm ($50+) inside the window / bathroom.

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Board & Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1150

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
1150
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The timer board is not ideal. Its timers are loose and terminals exposed on the lower timer. Additionally, the breaker bar has some type of corrosion that will limit the panels ability to use power. Recommend a new updated panel ($750+) and attention to exposed conduit. Also recommend updating the breakers to GFCI for safety ($400+)

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$300

Overall Details

Working without issue. Recommend covering from UV but first re painting and labeling ($300).



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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $14075Est. Totals


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