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4422 Redstone Ct., Granite Bay, (11:00 AM - June 25, 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
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: Good / Fair Condition $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 28' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface appears to be in fair to good condition overall for its age 15+ years old.

On the step faces and it does appear that we have algae presents specifically on the second and third steps - Or this could simply be an effect of high chlorine over prolonged periods of time - I still feel it’s algae.

There is chlorine that has been added to the pool and left to dissolve on the plaster surface. This is not ideal, but should be completely dissolved into the water and not left on the surface to damage it. This could also be a CYA chemical and added to the pool vs the skimmer where it should have been added. Either way recommend attention to remove material to avoid surface damage.

There is some excess wear seen in the north west bottom of the pool.

Overall, the surface does look to be in fair condition for its age.

Tile Condition: Good$450

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Low 80
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Light Build Up ($450) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The tile is an ideal condition overall. I do see some algae in between some of the tiles. I also see a very light calcium buildup present on this tile surface likely can be removed for $450+ if desired.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $395

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

The water quality indicates that we do have some new water present, Additionally, I am seeing a leak on the equipment pad at the filter drain plug, Recommend balancing calcium hardness level ($20).

Also note with the algae present recommend eliminating by doing a proper treatment ($375+).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Due for Updates $1060

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Due for Updates 2
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
2 N/A 4 or more N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
500
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are three standard size main drain covers. And there is one in floor cleaning system cover. Due to age and condition, all covers should be updated for safety ($500).

The skimmer has an older weir door. But its float and basket are present.

It would be ideal to update the skimmer lid times three (waterway) float, float o ring !, weir door and a weighted basket ($550) as they are due to be updated.

The floor cleaning canister parts appears to be nearly new And a simple service to the lid O-ring may resolve the air bubble present ($10).

The seller indicated he feels that if water loss is present it’s likely in the skimmer - if so a skimmer repair / replacement would be $1500-3500+.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Poor Working Condition $800

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

The floor cleaning system appears to all the original. The heads themselves generally required to be updated every 15 years+ - currently the heads are sticking up. Each head is approximately $40 x 10+ and requires installation + $250. The in floor cleaning gearing system on the equipment pad requires attention every 5 to 15 years - It also appears to be original with little service performed to - Recommend updating the pressure gauge and confirming if there is water loss occurring at this unit via service call ($150+).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs
800

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

During the inspection, the auto fill has been running continuously Generally, indicating water loss is present. I did witness water loss on the equipment pad, but the water level in the pool is noticeably lower than normal (calcium build up).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged - Water Present$1200

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

The LED white pool light ($750+) appears to have water presents inside the light lens. Recommend updating for safety ($450 service).

Note if newer than 3 years is covered under repalcment warranty (800) 831-7133 Pentiar

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Damaged $1000

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward C4025
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is older and very well sun beaten - It is likely the filter shell will only last up to another 10 years before leaks will occur on the tank itself.

The filter is due to have its elements serviced, Drain plug O-ring serviced and identify where the leak that is currently leaking from the filters is coming from - Appears it is currently coming from the drain plug, but the tank itself underneath ($300-1500+). It is likely the filter is due for a new element set ($450+) as we are at 2300 rpm and 12 psi. Also the unions on the intake appear to be leaking at the PVC connection - $400.

Note I would recommend replacing this entire filter due to the current condition of it vs updating it with repairs / elements. My recommendation for an update is the Pentair TA100D filter ($1500+) for this application vs service and repairs ($1000+).

Filter Pump Condition: Great$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair IntelliFlo 2022 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

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: 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$550

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
550
Board & Timer Additional Notes

An updated Pentair breaker for the variable speed filter pump and recommend updating the Older GFI and GFI for the breaker of the pool light ($150+). Also adding a water bond ($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$1450

Overall Details

The valving present is all in fair to good condition. Recommend painting and relabeling as it is due ($300) And also covering from UV, even using a simple UV mesh ($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
Poor
Notes
Condition
Poor
Notes

Special note that the jet heads have been plumbed using a low quality inexpensive valve X 4 - And eventually will leak - Recommend updating to professional level soon ($700).

Condition
Poor
Notes

These jet heads are likely due for service / attention. Recommend service to all four to confirm if in ideal condition ($100 x 4).

Condition
N/A
Notes
Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $7280Est. Totals


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