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3139 Oak Cliff Cir., Carmichael, (11:00 AM - July 11, 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
Wooden Side of home
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: Blemishes Present $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Pebble Surface
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 35' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface of the pool appears to be older than 15 years. Typically pebble surface last up to 30 years before replastering is required.

I do see Rust stains present in the shallow and other areas that appeared to be surface level. Recommend treatment to remove / confirm issue ($350+).

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$2000

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal 130
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic N/A or none Other
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

On the Spa spill over corners I am seeing some heavy mortar wear that will likely need to be resolved ($500+).

Around the pool between the concrete and the tile has some mastic that’s been applied. It’s in fair condition currently.

Inside the skimmer, some epoxy was applied. It should be removed and mortar applied instead, which is more ideal ($500+).

On the border around the skimmer, we are almost losing a chunk of concrete this area likely will have to be updated for safety $1000+

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $300

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.2 - 7.6 (Slightly High) 5 - 10 (Slightly High) 5 - 10 (Slightly High) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 70 - 100 (Slightly 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?
Yes, Light Algae was found In Shade or Corners of Pool, A phosphate treatment ($85) will help reduce dissolved organics (100-1000ppb) by coagulating organics for 7-10 days allowing collection to occur on the filter. A filter cleaning is required after treatment., An enzyme treatment would reduce dissolved organics additionally through enzyme breakdown and oxidization ($65) No Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

The calcium hardness and CYA levels are low - generally indicating water loss is present. Additionally, the pH and alkalinity are slightly high, recommend adjusting ($150+), as well as the other factors and retesting water chemistry to confirm results.

Also there is algae present in this pool seen mostly at the waterline tile recommend adding chemicals to properly remove ($150+)

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Safety Updates $400

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 1
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Other
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are three main drain covers two in the pool one in the spa. They all appear to be older than seven years and should be updated for safety ($100+ x 3).

The skimmer is due to have its parts updated, which will include a float float O-ring weighted skimmer basket and a new weir door ($400+).

Note the spa is not VGBA compliant.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Poor $300

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 360
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The unit needs a new tail, likely wheel bearings, and new tires + tune up + hose trim ($300+).

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 is 2013 and likely due to be updated. Additionally, it is running during the entire inspection fairly heavily. Recommend checking for water loss in this pool ($250+) which will include updating the float.

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
Water Present inside light lens ($575+)

It does appear that there is condensation inside the light lens recommend updating for safety ($575 light + install ($350+).

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Damaged $600

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward SwimClear c4020
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

It appears the filter is not filtering the water correctly, as I am seeing dust and sediment throughout the pool surface, especially in the spa. Recommend service to confirm ($150+). Likely the elements inside the filter may need to be replaced ($450+).

Filter Pump Condition: Great$300

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite IntelliPro Vsf Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is no longer connected or secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is nearly new. Working Condition. 2023.

Unit needs bonding wire attached and a new conduit current one is older and in damaged condition (12 foot) $300.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
300

Booster Pump Condition: Damaged / Poor$1250

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Pb4 ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

The unit is older and leaking from both its return and suction connections and is showing heavy wear - consider replacement ($1250+) vs update ($650+) due to age and condition. Also its bonding is not connected.

Spa Jet Pump Condition: Good$300

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Polaris. 1-516-04 1.5 hp 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Spa Jet Additional Notes

The blower does turn on, however I am not seeing any jet action in the spot likely due to a failed check valve recommend updating the check to confirm status ($300+).


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: Poor $650

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Sta-Rite 200k BTU +
Heater Additional Notes

The age of the heater cannot be determined at this time as all Off due likely to age. But the safe to assume at this heater is older than 20 years and therefore likely to expire soon ($4800 replaced).

The heater did turn on and operate from 91° to 93°

Also, the heat is exhaust is expelling in an area that can potentially harm specially with windows and doors and close proximity. It would be wise and recommended to exhaust location that is deemed safe ($650+).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Recommend Safety Updates$400

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
400
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The panel is in operating condition approximately 20 years old, likely the same age as the heater. It does say the salt cell is operating however it is not functioning correctly and it is still being given power. It would be ideal to remove it. Connection for safety ($50).

Additionally, the breakers that power the pool equipment are due to be updated to GFCI - ASAP ($350+).

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $

Auxiliary Timer #1 Auxiliary Timer #2
Auxiliary Timer Additional Notes

Salt Control Systems Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1100

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
Yes No No No
Salt Control System Additional Notes

The expected cost to update The salt cell is approximately $1100. This should likely resolve the salts status.

Valves & Fittings Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1650

Overall Details

The valving present on this equipment Pad is heavily compromised likely due to salt conditions. We have a leak on the suction side, three-way valve, a hose bib, and several other locations. It would likely be most wise to either repair issues ($1000+) or consider a complete overhaul for increased efficiency ($1500+). Note one actuator has been removed, likely due to a nonworking status.



Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Damaged suction side.

I could not test the spa function as operating this valve would cause the pump to lose prime. Likely due to the seals in this valve / missing screws. Recommend service to resolve ($300+).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Due to age and condition of pool light and the GFCI still not popping recommend update to this plug ($50) for safety.

Condition
Poor
Notes

Recommend having the gas line checked by the gas company for free due to age and condition.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Recommend removing the ball valve on the pool return and updating if needed ($300).

Condition
Poor
Notes

The suction of the pool is small and not ideal for high flow. Recommend limiting the flow of the filter pump not past 2300 rpm for pool or 2800 for spa.

This connection is too small.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $11125Est. Totals


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