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7267 Saffron Way, Citrus Heights, (4:00 PM - September 5, 2024)

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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, Wrought Iron Around pool
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

Also the back fence line is missing planks and being that it backs up into a school poses a danger to people trying to access the yard from that direction / if by accident. Recommend minor fence paneling repair via a fencing contractor referall.

Pool Surface Condition: Other $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
16' by 27' 10-50% 1-12 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface is older and nearing failure. I would anticipate one to 10 more years of additional life if not less due due to current age and condition.

The surface appears to me to be older than 25 years and modeling and check cracking throughout 10 to 50% of the pool.

To resurface this pool, expect the cost of 6 - 12,000.

Tile Condition: N/A$0

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
N/A N/A
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
N/A or none
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $500

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
8.0+ (Very High) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 100 - 120 (Slightly High) 100 - 140 (High) 400 - 650 (Slightly High)
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 No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality is significantly out of balance.

The cyanuric acid is too high and will likely require treatment to remove ($50-100).

The chlorine and pH as well as alkalinity are also high and they require treatment to resolve ($100).

Likely there is algae present that high chlorine is hiding $300 to properly treat and remove algae.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates Soon $388

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend Updates Soon 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
No / Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($88)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Safety Updates:

The main drain cover is due to be updated ($100) for safety, especially at re plaster time it can be fully updated ($500+).

The main drain cover can be replaced as detailed for approximately $30-100 And it is due now for safety.

The skimmer is an older skimmer, plumbed with copper and is likely due for replacement here in the next one to 10 years if not sooner ($1500+-3500) but potentially for another 30+ years if not leaking.

Due now I’d recommend updating the basket / weir door with proper weir door ($200).

Extra Details: Also the main drain line is not active so changing the basket to the correct one for main drain flow is a near moot point. Recommend still updating for function that doesn’t allow leaf debris to bypass the skimmer basket.

But a bottom cleaner buddy would be recommend for main drain to function with a suctions side bottom cleaner if desiring perfect / ideal circulation for human use. If not current setup is semi adequate for blue and clear but not MOST ideal for human use without main drain suction. That is why they currently have the chlorine SUPER high is to mask any algae that forms because the way the pool flows doesn’t lend itself to low chlorine normal ideal usage unless treating and eliminating any organic matter that accumulates (trees over hanging the fence and pool) + 3 times years low cost treatments ($40 each due to significant organic matter present).

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

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Pentair Robot / Plug in Style
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

This unit is in great strong condition like new likely less than one year-old to two years old. But due for minor brush parts on bottom surface likely less than $30 but up to $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
No No Manual Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

One can be added to a hose for $125-250 with hose.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$750

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

Danger: Junction box near concrete deck is not compliant and is a danger hazard if power is supplied to this area. Recommend disabling for safety / verifying this is done asap ($125+-300+).

3 feet light conduit run. Not 12- 18” above waterline. This may require re conduit running $750+ if desiring light function at replaster time. Very much recommend vs doing cheap swim quip white light at $300-400 unless budget is a concern.
Also recommend a new light can, Which is likely the old style swim clip proprietary light and therefore you may desire to upgrade this at Plaster time and that would be a better use of money so you can have a better opportunity to upgrade to the 10 inch size again at replaster time for most efficient use of effort. Until then remove and cover this light for safety ($450).

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

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Filter Condition: Due for Service $230

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward Not Labeled
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Filter is older than 20 years, and likely due for a new filter element ($200) as well as a gauge ($30). Otherwise it should last another 2-10+ years more especially if protected from the sun using a uv mesh ($50+).

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged$20

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Jandy Flo Pro ≤ 0.99HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is no longer connected or secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The pump is likely slightly oversized (.75 sf 1.65! hp) for the plumbing size ( 1 1/4” )and may need a variable speed pump to dial in the appropriate speed for this system (Superflo Vs is a great option). This pump does have some more life left in it, but it is a medium energy consumer 500-1700 watts or more vs variable at 100-500+ watts

Plumbing repair required potentially only a simple return o ring that needs service ($20) vs new plumbing connection 250-400+

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
20

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: Recommend Safety Updates Due to Age and Condition$350

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
350
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Plug was tripped. Recommend repalcment for extra safety ($125+).

Also note recommend water bond ($100+).

And updating pump to a GFCI breaker ($125+).

Timer functions, yellow dial.

Note there appears to be an old light conduit that may have rotted out and is no longer usage. So at remodel time expect to need to run a new light conduit ($100-1000+). Likely very easy to do at re model time.

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: N/A$650

Overall Details

The Valving present is plastic converted from copper. Recommend simply painting and labeling ($200) as well as testing suction connection for service need at copper to pvc connection ($100+). And covering from uv with a uv mesh ($50+).



Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

No leaks present on plumbing at this time. Except return connection of the pump - to repair expect $300+).

Condition
N/A
Notes

Copper to Pvc connections seen here.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Fencing rotting out at pool fencing.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Likely rotted out light line.

Condition
Poor
Notes

This basketball hoop has seen its fair share of life, and while it is still technically usable, it is not recommended in its current state with rusted rotted out parts. A new hoop of like style that can ideally be mounted into the concrete is $100-500 and up.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $3368Est. Totals


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