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3432 Humboldt Way., Sacramento, (12:00 PM - August 16, 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
Wrought Iron
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

There are two access gates, going into the pool area, both fences swinging towards the pool and do not self close or self latch recommend modification for safety ($125+).

Pool Surface Condition: Blemishes Present - Good Overall $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
22' by 28' 10-50% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface has scratches present, likely from the bottom cleaner that has scratched the surface throughout.

In the deep end west side, there is 3 inch chlorine tablets staining.

In the deep end, there are olives, stains, and or black algae and or growth Occurring (picture 2) recommend standard cleaning and reconfirming surface condition.

Overall, the surface is in good to fair condition and slightly abrasive, especially on the walls.

Tile Condition: Issues Present$1600

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal 85
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone N/A or none No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Only one coping stone is completely loose. Otherwise there is one section on the south portion of the pool approximately six stones that have a crack running through it and may just simply need to be ordered in between to resolve ($1k+) vs replacement of coping stones ($500+).

Waterline tile all appears to be in ideal condition with mastic installed recently between the coping and the tile.

On the west side of the pool, the tile has some calcium buildup present on approximately 20 of the tiles likely it can be cleaned off using a pumice stone ($100).

Some water proofing needed between the skimmer and the tile soon ($500+).

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) 0 (Very Low) 100 - 120 (Slightly High) 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, 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 No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water present in the pool is older, likely older than 10 years - but since it’s new water it likely means that the chemistry has been maintained. Still there is organic matter present And likely alive in the pool right now, including light algae (possible black) on walls and bottom Recommend treatments to remove ($375+).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Older - Working Condition $250

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Older - Working Condition 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 1 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Other
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer is very old and appears to be functioning, but likely could use a higher flow pump supply in a perfect world - ie an i3 Pentair may be a great option once the plumbing gets updated in size / away from smaller copper.

The main drain cover has been updated to a VGBA compliant cover. Note it is not likely that the main drain is functioning at this time and may require additional equipment to allow it to function / flow correctly - recommend service to confirm ($250+).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: $0

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes
Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: $0

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$980

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+)

There appears to be light condensation inside the light lens recommend updating for safety ($575+ incandescent white light) + install $405

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Recommend Service $435

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Waterway Crystal Water Filter
Filter Notes
Normal to High Filter Pressure - Indicating a filter cleaning ($85) is necessary to identify filter element quality of life, if elements were recently cleaned this is indicating element replacement is needed in the next 1 - 24 months ($150-450)
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is approximately five years old and in working condition. There are no leaks present currently. The filters are likely due for quarterly service ($85+) But it may be due for new elements altogether soon ($350+) Which is required every 2 to 5 years. Recommend service to confirm.

Filter Pump Condition: Poor - Working Condition$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Waterway Champion 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This is a high flow high energy pump - And likely is too much power and energy for this application (due to small plumbing size). I’d recommend considering a variable speed pump alternative option like a Superflo Vs ($2200 installed).

Note this pump is extremely hot indicating a distressed state. This will shorten the life of the motor on the pump. Note that there is a leak on the plumbing that appears to only be a plumbing leak and not a crack in the pumps, wet end ($450+).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
Other

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: Damaged$475

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
475
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The pump is running through a J-box that then goes to the homes timer breaker / sub panel approx 25 feet away.

The timer mechanism itself installed will likely need to be replaced approx $150 service call + parts ($75) = $225.

Also the breakers to the equipment are due to be updated for safety ($250+) - to GFCI especially at the house / j box panel.

The pool light is on its own GFCI plug. Recommend adding a breaker for this light instead.

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$600

Overall Details

On the equipment pad, we have no leaks other than the return connection on the pump. It would be ideal to cover this equipment pad from UV Using a UV mesh ($50). The pad could be painted and relabeled, but not required (labeling) $200.

The plumbing installed here below ground to and from pool appears to be copper approximately inch and a quarter on the suction and inch and a quarter on return. This plumbing size greatly limits performance and is creating additional back pressure when this large horsepower pump is functioning - this Pool will do much better with upgraded plumbing when applicable (2-10k+).



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

Copper to pvc connections x 2.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Leaking pump return approx $450 new connection installed

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Pool light switch. GFCI for light. Since there’s water presents, recommend updating the GFCI plug ($50).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

The return fitting is older and due for updating. If left unresolved will cause injury. Approx $300+ to replace

Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $4840Est. Totals


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