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1633 Debenham St., Roseville, (11:00 AM - August 22, 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, 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 - Issues Present $9000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
10K - 15K Gallons Pebble Surface
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 26' 0-10% 1-12 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Both the spa and pool surface have unusual surface issues.

The spa has some de lamination issues likely requiring re plaster to repair correctly ($2-4k)

And the pool has similar looking issues present on the steps of the entry which do not look as bad as the spa, yet, but likely will soon (top step is first worst). Likely will require re plaster to these steps to resolve soon ($3-5k).

Vs re plastering the entire pool ($9-12).

Tile Condition: Recommend Attention$4550

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal 80
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Medium Build Up ($550) 4000
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The spa spillover appears to be the only area of concern for me. Showing wear / slightly un even to the east down 1-2mm. Also the grout is showing likely and potential water loss areas - if so approx cost to re do this spillover is 2-4k. I feel this is very likely required.

There also is some medium calcium build up mostly from salt conditions in the pool - cost to remove approx $550+

Water Quality Condition: Poor $275

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.5 - 6.8 (Low) 10 - 20 (High) 10 - 20 (High) 20 - 50 (Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 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, 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), Filter Cleaning and Filter Treatment 1 - 10 days after treatments would help reduce and eliminate algae and organic debris ($125) No
Additional Water Quality Notes

Recommend adjustments to properly balance the water chemistry including adding cya ($275+).

Currently the water is hazy, algae present, and not ideal looking. Recommend attention to Resolve.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $900

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 3 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
500
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

5 total covers to be updated due to age and condition ($100 x 5).

The skimmer basket was wedged in, and I can almost see a missing float. Recommend updating float, weir, float o ring, and basket ($400).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged, some major parts need to be replaced ($205) $330

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Pentair 2 Wheel Rebel
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The bottom cleaner unit itself is likely less than 3 years old and in working condition - however its hose segments are easily 10+ years old and very overdue for updating = 9 segments x 20 = $180 + new tires $25+ also recommend a new in line leaf basket Pentair / Rainbow only ($125).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs
125

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, at a rate of .5 out of 10. Typically an indicator of water loss - but it is a windy day. Recommend service to confirm if the very old float is faulty / fill or if water loss is present ($250).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$2265

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 50' or less
Pool Light Notes
Light is not working / powering on at this time and may need replacement ($565+)

The home owner informed me that he disclosed a non working light in the pool. It does turn on but has some condensation inside the light lens.

Replacment Light Options
$565 incandescent
$850 white led
$1250 colored led

Install $450

Additionally it appears there may be an older light that was attempted to be retrofitted to use led = to accomplish this expect a cost of approx $1250 as estimated / seen in spa light section.

Spa Light Condition: $1700

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

There appears to be two lights installed in the spa. One standard spa style the other potentially an older fiber optic type light - if so this fiber light would run $550 for the light = led color + $350 install + low voltage conversion $350.

The standard spa light would run;

Spa Light Options
$450 incandescent * estimated
$750 white led
$1150 colored led

Install $450

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Nearly Expired - Damaged $1250

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Ccp320
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter has heavy sun damage, and the Fiberglass shell is nearly expired. Pressure gauge is bad and the filter is likely due for an O-ring service. To service this filter , paint, and re pressure gauge it expect a cost $750-1250 - as the water quality indicated the filter is likely compromised. Consider a new unit vs repair due to age and condition ($1000-3500).

Filter Pump Condition: Working Condition - Newer$10

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair IntelliFlo VSF Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Great, the filter pump is in great working condition; The motor is cool, the bonding wire is secured, the pump basket is free of chips and or cannot allow larger debris to bypass, the pump lid o-ring is secure with little to no air in the pump basket during operation.
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Working without issue at this time. Recommend minor lube to pump lid o ring ($10).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
10

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$2800

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Pentair Whisperflo + Variable Speed Motor Add on Variable Speed
Spa Jet Additional Notes

The spa jet pump has been updated to a variable speed motor on a whisper flow body. It is just blinking green - and not turning on. It may be a bad drive but update cost is approx $1250-2800.

Note the pump lid o ring / lid are due for update


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: Good $

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Pentair Mastertemp
Heater Additional Notes

Working without issue.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Working - Recommend Safety Updates$500

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
500
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The timer / board is older but in working condition.

Breakers are very questionable and should be updated for safety / to GFCI $500+

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $

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

Salt Control Systems Condition: Good$

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

2020 Cell. Working without issue. Recommend turning output down to 20%.

Valves & Fittings Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$2900

Overall Details

The pad is due to be painted and labeled + covered from uv using a simple uv mesh ($500).

Also the plumbing is leaking / air leaks present likely due for complete service ($1250) / overhaul ($2500+) due to age and condition.



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

Replacement is approx $400. Vs a smart adapter for phone use $600.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

There is solar installed and when the system shuts off the roof water violently vacates to the pool causing issue. Recommend service / replacement to the check valve first ($400) then diagnose any roof issues next.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Leaking at suction 3 way

Condition
Poor
Notes

Recommend painting the gas line

Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $26855Est. Totals


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