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11382 New England Pl., Gold River, (11:00 AM - August 12, 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: Issues Present $10000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
18' by 35' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface in the spa has structure cracking present. One particular crack goes from one side of the spa to nearly all the way through the bottom of the spa x2. A spa remodel likely will run 10-15k due to structure issues.

The pool surface Has surface chemical build up present - likely from a recent treatment making it semi-difficult to determine issues present.

Overall, the surface appears to be approximately 15 years old and relatively fair condition.

Tile Condition: Issues Present - Recommend Updates$3550

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Low 90
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone Medium Build Up ($550) 2000
Mastic Repair
1000
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

It appears the spas spill over, especially in the corners of the spillover and face will need attention / New mortar soon ($2k+).

The waterline rock is covered in plant foliage making it difficult to determine mortar longevity, but appears to all the original mortar and therefore will require new mortar soon - especially if water loss becomes persistent ($1k+).

Calcium build up present on rock and spillover tile ($550?).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $395

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
8.0+ (Very High) 0 (Very Low) 0 (Very Low) 20 - 50 (Low) 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?
Yes, Light Algae was found In Shade or Corners of Pool, An enzyme treatment would reduce dissolved organics additionally through enzyme breakdown and oxidization ($65), Filter Cleaning and Filter Treatment 1 - 10 days after treatments would help reduce and eliminate algae and organic debris ($125), Increasing chlorine and adjusting chemicals to proper levels will help reduce or eliminate algae ($205) No Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality is indicating that there is organic matter living in this pool. Recommend chemical treatments to completely reduce and remove algae components ($395).

It does appear that water loss is present, judging by the salt, cya levels, and calcium hardness levels - Recommend recheck in one to 30 days to confirm.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Updates Recommended $1300

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 4 or more 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
900
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are four main drain covers in the pool and two in the spa recommend updating all (6x $150).

The skimmer has been chlorine abused, including right now with the 3 inch chlorine tablets. Overall, minimal chlorine abuse present recommend a new float float, ring, weighted basket, skimmer basket ($400).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged, some major parts need to be replaced ($205) $205

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Pentair Legend - Old than 5 yrs
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The bottom cleaner unit appears to need a new tail, bag, and tires, swivels, hoses ($205+) otherwise this older than 5 yr unit is in working condition.

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

For an unknown reason, the auto fill has been turned off. And the float is no longer active. Generally, this is a red flag for water loss. Recommend Further attention to confirm ($125-250) - by turning the auto fill back on and allowing it to equalize to confirm if it ever shuts off or if it consistently fills.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged - Condensation Present -$1500

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

The pool light is a multicolor changing lights by Pentair - it does appear that there is condensation present inside the light lens, and therefore will expire in the next one to five years requiring replacement ($1050 light + labor $450).

Spa Light Condition: Damaged - Condensation Present -$1500

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

Inside the spa light, I am seeing condensation present as well ($1050 light $450 install).

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Filter Condition: Fair - Sun Beaten - 2016 $750

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

The filter is sun beaten but in working condition, recommend minor service to the filter, pressure gauge, tank O-ring, including union set and servicing the filter elements ($200+).

At that time, recommend confirming if the elements are due for replacement ($550) which I feel they likely are due.

Filter Pump Condition: Good$0

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

Working Condition. Without issue at this time.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
None

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: Good$

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Max E Pro 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Working Condition. Without issue.

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) $1700

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Sta-Rite Max E Therm
Heater Additional Notes

The heater does power on and led light up - But the display cannot be read - a new display on the heater is $450+ - but with automation not required. Also the heater is not functioning normally ; likely due for service ($450-1250) to help prolong this heaters life - otherwise $4800 is the cost of a new like heater installed.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$0

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
Yes - The plug and or breaker are connected to the pool light and test and reset.
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The panel and components have been updated to GFCI standard and it is in ideal working condition. Recommend minor cleaning service to this panel ($10).

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $

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

Salt Control Systems Condition: Good$200

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Salt Control System Additional Notes

Recommend adding salt approximately 100 and $200 worth to re-balance this cell

Valves & Fittings Condition: Fair - Working Condition$2450

Overall Details

Equipment pad is due to be painted and labeled and covered from UV using a UV mesh ($400+).



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
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Either a check valve on return is to be replaced or suction side or both (spa is draining down when off) $700
- may alternatively be water loss in shell (surface estimate section).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

This return valve is leaking and will need service to resolve ($200+).

Condition
Poor
Notes

Check valve due for replacement ($400).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Leaking waterfall.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Leaking elbow $750


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $23925Est. Totals


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