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910 Johnson Ave, Marysville, (10:00 AM - September 16, 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 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 (Needs Attention) $6000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
24' by 24' 10-50% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface has discoloration throughout due to improper water balance over time, The pool surface has heavy wear, pitting, and or missing surface areas
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Pit’s present throughout. Plaster is likely older than 25 years and is due for replaster / resurfacing ($1500-6k+).

Tile Condition: Issues present / Significant Calcium Build Up$2250

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
N/A N/A 90
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone 750 Other
Mastic Repair
1000
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The tile is all present. Older. Significant calcium build up can be removed likely for $750+.

The coping has two loose stones. One on the west corner of the pool and the other two are on the skimmer top. All can be shored up for less than $500.

Both skimmers are due to have their skimmer throats re water proofed soon at approx $500.

The coping concrete border has some lifting occurring that will need grinding to avoid a trip hazard $500

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $375

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
8.0+ (Very High) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 0 (Very Low) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 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?
Yes, Heavy Algae was found Throughout 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

Algae present. Recommend treatments to remove.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $100

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend Updates 2
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
2 N/A 1 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
100
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The main drain is due to be updated for compliance ideally at re plaster stage ($300+). In the mean time for use recommend updating the cover itself for safety ($100+).

It does not appear the second south skimmer is connected at this time for use due to bottom cleaner being present.

Both skimmers have their parts present but the south has one port blocked likely a main drain port.

Both skimmers are older and it would be very wise to update these at replaster time ($1-2k).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Working Condition $200

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Pentair Suction Side
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The cleaner is a low cost / low quality cleaner. It is working, but due for some updates soon ; $200 = hoses and in line leaf basket vs a new unit “The Pool Cleaner 4 Wheel” + in line leaf basket ($550).
Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs
200

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$1025

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+)

Light is not working / water present inside the light lens. Recommend updating for safety ($575) light can + install $450 (light junction box appears to be open and exposed will require hardware to resolve).

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Due for Service $100

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Waterway 325 Sqft (570-325).
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is due to be cleaned / serviced as required approx every 3 months ($100).

Otherwise it’s like new and in working condition.

Filter Pump Condition: Recommend Safety Updates$450

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Superflo 1.1 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is no longer connected or secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Recommend connecting bonding wire for safety + water bond ($450). Otherwise in like new condition.
Filter Pump Additional Repairs
450

Booster Pump Condition: Like New - Damaged$250

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Intermatic 1.5 - 51500 Aqp 1.25HP - 1.50HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

A new booster is installed un bonded - and upon initial start up the pump was humming and not turning on (which would likely be covered under MFG warranty) but if not a new capacitor is likely needed ($250+).

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: Updates Needed for Pool Light$0

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
No - Older GFI standard, tests, and resets the pool and or spa light. Recommend upgrading to GFCI standard for safety ($125)
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Like new working condition. All breakers are new with a new sub panel.

The light appears to have been removed from the system. If it were to be connected a GFCI breaker would be recommend ($125).

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$300

Overall Details

Recommend painting and labeling this pad for longevity and covering from Uv ($300).



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
Condition
Poor		 Notes
Condition
Poor		 Notes

The wall port near the north west skimmer is the booster / pressure style connection. A different cleaner = Polaris 280/380 $650 is required for this style and is more ideal than current cleaner.
Condition
Poor		 Notes

Older panel.
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

Unknown reason this is on the rail other than to attempt to bond the rail. Likely recommend removing / verifying.
Condition
N/A		 Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $11175Est. Totals

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