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236 Briggs Ranch Dr., Folsom, (2:00 PM - August 8, 2024)

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Equipment Pad

Equipment #1 Equipment #2 Equipment #3 Equipment #4 Equipment #5

Safety Fencing Condition: Minor Adjustments Recommended $125

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Add 5% open the fence did not self latch. Recommend minor adjustments to accomplish this. Otherwise, any other opening the fence did self close and self latch.

Pool Surface Condition: Issues Present $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 30' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface to me appears to be approximately seven years old.

It is likely that the pool was a natural design pool that they plastered over to allow waterproofing to occur.

Over all the surfaces in fair condition = There is mottling (leopard spots) present throughout - common for a 7+ yr old pool surface.

Note that where the water meets the exposed plaster, this area is most susceptible to cracking / issues - Which we are seeing some minor issues on the south right middle portion (picture 1). Hey standard swimming pool will have a bond beam that is tiled over and the tile will be the waterline to prevent potential cracking (shrinking) issues. These waterline check cracks are present around the entire pool. Likely of no substantial issue today, but in the future will become of issue Likely requiring waterproofing of this area.

The surface overall has many variations in its shape, making it of some challenge for the bottom cleaner to manage.

I would give this surface a fair condition.

Special note that if this surface is younger than seven years, it would be of concern to me indicating that the surface may require additional attention much sooner than I initially prescribed.

Also note the out of water surface, which is good. Knight has considerable wear and check cracking present. It is likely that the majority of these exposed surfaces which include concrete decking will require additional attention - not estimable by myself due to its proprietary nature. Natural Design Pools may be contacted for a more accurate bid as it’s their proprietary method of gunite / surface.

Tile Condition: Issues Present$5000

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal 90
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone N/A or none Other
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

There is no tile installed on the swimming pool. Issues found on corresponding concrete decking coping have been detailed in the surface section.

The waterfall rock work is showing distressed conditions, cracked / loose rocks , water loss present sections due for updating ($2-5k+).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $150

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 1 (Low) 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
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality indicates that there is likely some living organic matter inside the pool and will need to be treated to eliminate ($125+) As the pH and alkalinity are high Recommend adjustments ($25).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $1000

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend Updates 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 4 or more N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
400
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are four covers in the pool, one for the equalizer, One for the waterfall, and two for the main drain. Technically, this is not VGBA compliant (waterfall) but can be updated on the equipment pad for safety if desired ($450+).

Fernand unknown reason the covers on the side of the pool were updated, but the main drains in the bottom of the pool were not likely at Plaster stage. Recommend updating the bottom covers due to age and condition ($200 x 2).

Recommended installing a float and float O-ring in the skimmer ($100).

Also note the skimmer needs to be waterproofed - missing surfaces present in the throat ($500+).

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

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 280/380
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The bottom cleaner unit appears to be approximately 3 to 5 years old and Showing signs of wear. In general, it’s location that it is connected to the wall is less than ideal and causing an imbalance in the distribution of the bottom cleaner - Which there is no remedy for at this time - Therefore, the bottom cleaner will not function as well as it could if it was better planned.

Still watching the cleaner it performed surprisingly well. Without major issue at this time.

Recommend adding a new tail soon and tail weight and sponge ($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 No Float Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The auto fill has been shut off for an unknown reason. Recommend attention and confirmation as to why the auto fill is not being used + Updating the float head ($250).

Pool Light Condition: 2x Working Condition$0

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 100'
Pool Light Notes
Light is like new, with no water inside the lens and I would expect this light to last another 5-15 years

Working without issue.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Recommend Updates $385

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward Swim Clear 520
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is due to be serviced ($85) as is intended every 3 months. Also the filter tank band ($300) is nearing failure - recommend updating before failure.

Filter Pump Condition: Working Condition - Rec Minor Service$350

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Jandy Vs Plus Hp 2.7 Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is in working condition. For an unknown reason, we have a check valve on the return of the pump versus the section side of the pump. The pump O-ring likely needs very minor service and a replacement ($50).

Additionally, on the section side of the pump, we are seeing blue glue generally blue glue last up to 10 years In this area will need to be re-waterproofed at that time and installing a check valve there instead ($300+).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
350

Booster Pump Condition: Working Condition$0

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris Pb4-60 ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

The booster pump is in working condition without issue at this time.

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: Poor$80

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
PAC Fab Pinnicle 2.00HP - 2.50HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

This pump is in working condition. It needs minor service to the pump lid O-ring / lid ($80) otherwise working without issue. This pump is very old 25-30+ yrs And will likely only last another one to 10 years.

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: Issues Present - Recommend Safety Updates$300

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
300
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The board has auxiliary light switches that function the different pieces of equipment ; waterfall pump + light.

The variable speed pump and pool lights should be installed on a GFCI breaker for safety ($300+).

Using the panel, the cleaner pump was not able to be activated ? As the secondary in box timer did not activate the cleaner.

The booster is on some type of delay - through the main filter Pump controller - It did activate after turning on the filter pump after 2? minutes. This is not usual and not common so the likelihood of finding local service people to function this panel in its current setup is low - but should be operating as designed / intended. Not my preference - I’d recommend wiring the original timer present using this booster and main filter pump to avoid issues ($300?+).

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

The equipment pad is due to be painted and labeled and covered from UV ($300+) Otherwise, there are no issues present on the equipment pad related to the equipment.

Special note that there should be easy access to walk and work on the equipment pad by trimming back the majority of the organic foliage present.



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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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $8045Est. Totals


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