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7933 Quaker Ridge Way, Sacramento, (11:00 AM - July 25, 2024)

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Front Of House Pool Spa

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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
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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $12000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
15' by 28' 0-10% 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 discoloration throughout due to improper water balance over time, The pool surface has heavy wear, pitting, and or missing surface areas, The surface appears to no longer be water tight at this time
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface is heavily worn there’s missing sections of plaster, especially found on the step edges = Recommend Plaster soon ($12k+).

Approx 25+ years old. Salt in its lifetime.

Tile Condition: Issues Present$2250

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Low 110
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone 750 Other
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The main pool waterfall has separations occurring on in or around the waterfall, but will likely need to be repaired and the area waterproofed soon ($500+).

The spice fell over, appears to have been updated with some type of fresh mortar that was never wiped away / Or unusual buildup occurring - Either way this area will likely need attention ($500+) and the spa water fall needs waterproofing as well ($500+).

Also there is a heavy layer of calcium buildup found on the tile which will likely need to be Removed With calcium cleaning service $750+.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $375

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 0 (Very Low) 1 (Low) 20 - 50 (Low) 70 - 100 (Slightly 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?
Yes, Light Algae was found In Shade or Corners of Pool, 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

There is organic matter, living in the water, currently recommend treatments to remove ($375+).

The water quality is slightly indicating water loss is present. Recommend confirmation / re testing chemistry in 1-30 days.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Updates Recommended $352

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Updates Recommended 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 2 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 4x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($88)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

4 covers due to be updated due to age and condition + 2 floor return heads ($100x6).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Fair, minimal parts needed for tune-up ($105) $105

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

Recommend Minor adjustments / cleaning to in line screen - slow to move during operation ($105+).

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 Yes Float Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The auto fill is running continuously Indicating that a leak is likely present recommend further leak detection to confirm location ($250+).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$925

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+)

Recommend replacement for safety $575 + install $350.

Spa Light Condition: Damaged$850

Spa Light #1 Spa Light #2
Spa Light Notes
Water Present inside light lens.
Spa Light Additional Notes

There appears to be a fine layer of mist present inside the light lens recommend updating for safety ($850+).

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Filter Condition: Near New - Running High Pressure - Service Needed Asap $125

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Jandy Jandy Cl 480
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

2 months since the filter was last cleaned, recommend standard filter cleaning service on a 480 Sqft filter ($85-125).

Filter Pump Condition: Good Working Condition - Updates Recommended$700

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

Note that this pump is running at a high-speed for prolonged periods of time against a filter that is very dirty. This will shorten the pumps life. Recommend adding a check valve to the pump suction side and ideally repositioning the pump for execution of pump basket cleaning , as well as connecting the bonding wire ($700+).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
700

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: Poor $200

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Jandy Jxi
Heater Additional Notes

The heater is in operating condition. The gas line is due to be painted and sediment cleaned out ($200+).

Note this heater is showing signs of water loss (signs below the heater of previous rupture / on going leak).

Recommend budgeting for a new heater ($4800+) in the next 1-24 months due to age and condition.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Recommend Safety Updates$450

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

The timer has been disabled and instead used as a on off switch to control power to this pump. Note the terminals are exposed and due to have its protective shield covering installed correctly ($10).

Also the timer is equipped with x10 timers and likely the remote is missing (if so expect a cost of $50+ to replace and allow function of the pool / spa light to occur manually).

The breaker should also be updated to GFCI to properly protect the variable speed pump / bring up to current code requirements ($190+). Additionally recommend adding a water bond ($200+).

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $

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

Salt Control Systems Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$500

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

The salt controller is no longer powering on, but it does still appear to have power present to it and should be removed for safety ($200 panel + $300 flow sensor). If planning to replace this salt system with a like system expect to pay approx $2500+ installed.

Valves & Fittings Condition: Poor - Recommend Updates$1050

Overall Details

This system has been well balanced with plumbing = Allowing return flow to be provided to the floor if desired especially through actuation ($200) and control optimization ($500). But it can also be treated like a standard swimming pool with in floor returns manually with no modifications required. Either way the benefits of in floor returns are many.

5 valves present. All valves look heavily abused and a re plumbing ($800+) may be the best cost effective solution for long term use. But standard o ring servicing on these valves + replacement o rings ($500+) would potentially solve any issues that may have been caused by salt condition - if this hasn’t been done recently.

Recommend covering from UV ($50) and repainting and relabeling ($500+)


Due for maintenance, medium equipment pad, Required every 10-15 years, all valving must be opened, cleaned, lubricated, and re sealed to ensure longevity of equipment.
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.
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Detailed in heater section

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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $20257Est. Totals


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