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9029 Merlot Way, Sacramento, (2:00 PM - September 6, 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
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch, The access gate does not swing away from the pool, Access was through home, 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

Fencing needs attention $125-250

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 28' 50-100% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface has heavy wear, pitting, and or missing surface areas
Pool Surface Additional Notes

It appears that we have a Plaster/gunite sub-base And a primer with paint over primer topcoat that is wearing away the majority of the topcoat in most areas of the pool. It is likely that the paint and primer will need to be power washed off and or jackhammered off during the replaster stage ($6-10k+) as the most efficient use of money vs re painting ($2-3k+)

Tile Condition: Issues Present$3500

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 Other 2500
Mastic Repair
1000
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile appears to be in fair condition overall with some gaps and mortar found mostly near skimmer ($1000-2500).

The waterfall is made out of brick and mortar, and the tile area appears to have used a mortar base over brick with tile over top. It appears as waterfall is likely due for an overhaul soon ($100+-1000).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $300

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) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 100 - 250 (Low)
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 No Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

The pool water appears to be less than two years old, potentially less than that. I would also recommend adding chlorine, lowering pH and alkalinity and increasing CYA ($300) asap. Otherwise this pool will turn green in 12-48 hours.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $488

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 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

The skimmer basket is the wrong size and it is wedged in the skimmer, but I can also see it. It’s missing its float valve. Recommend also updating the missing weir door and skimmer lid. $400 Sta Rite (pat 3057879)

The main drain in the pool is also due to be updated for safety.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged, unit is in distressed shape and will need more than $250 in repair items currently, consider replacement options ($405-655+). $650

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
"The Pool Cleaner" 1 1/2” side port
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

It appears we have a one and a half half inch line for the bottom cleaner, which is most ideal as far as sizing to allow us to connect a section side, bottom cleaner ($550+) in line leaf basket $100.
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 Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

It does not appear. The auto fill line is currently being used. Recommend repair

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$970

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+)

It appears there is a expired pool light in the pool recommend updating $565 plus install $405

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Damaged $480

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Waterway Crystal Water
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter pressure gauge has failed ($30) and likely the filter is due for service ($150) and new elements soon ($300).

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged$350

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Above Ground Pump 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Poor, the pool pump has significant air or is struggling to prime in its pump basket. The motor is failing making loud noise, the shaft o-ring or seal plate o-ring has failed and is leaking, and / or has hot or very hot motor.
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is in working condition however it has an air leak on its lid and suction port. Recommend attention to both ($350) to confirm pumps status and if replacement is beneficial ($350-2800).
Filter Pump Additional Repairs
350

Booster Pump Condition: Damaged - Dis Connected$650

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Non working. Recommend Valving to accommodate a suction side cleaner ($650+) vs updating this setup for
$2200.

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 Updates for Safety$360

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
360
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The pool pump is connected to the outlet on the outside of the panel. The breakers do not turn off power to this outlet and instead is direct wired. Recommend minor modification for safety ($10?). Older breakers vs GFCI updated ($350+).

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$750

Overall Details

The equipment pad is due to be painted and labeled and serviced ($750+).



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 $8873Est. Totals

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