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9229 Daylor St., Elk Grove, (12:00 PM - September 16, 2024)

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Equipment #1 Equipment #2 Equipment #3 Equipment #4 Equipment #5

Safety Fencing Condition: Locked Gate $0

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Access was through a locked gate.

Pool Surface Condition: Blemishes Present $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 32' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface is in fair condition overall. Some mild check cracking in the areas seen with staining. Some stains present seen in the shallow end entry steps. Some scratches seen in the deep end. Appears to be 7-15 years old surface. Surface typically lasts 25+ years or more.

Tile Condition: Issues Present$4355

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal 140
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Heavy Build Up ($650)
Mastic Repair
3000
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The north west coping has cracking present. Same with the north and north east side of the coping. And some in the south side as well.

The same area north side has higher concrete than coping likely due to settling. This is also present on the south side of the pool coping to concrete edge. A trip hazard and should be grinded and re filled with mastic soon ($3k+).

The skimmers both have hollow sounds coming from their seal joints, the west skimmer being more obvious and visual signs of missing grout. Recommend addressing the west skimmer first to re water proof the throat / tile edge ($500+).

There is calcium build up present and can be removed for $650+

The waterline “deck” jets are due for service / are getting modified due to salt conditions and may require repair / re waterproofing soon ($500-3500+). This should include first opening up the affected areas and investigating the extent of degradation ($205+) service call.

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) 10 - 20 (High) 10 - 20 (High) 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?
No
Additional Water Quality Notes

Recommend minor adjustments to water chemistry ph and alkalinity , cya is high, and some speckles of black algae present on surface and on pool lights ($375+).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Safety Updates $700

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend Safety Updates 2
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
2 N/A 4 or more N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
400
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The west skimmer has cracking present on the skimmer itself likely due to settling of surroundings of skimmer, and will require temp repair ($100+) and or eventual replacement ($3500) at ideally re plaster stage x 2. The east skimmer has similar issues present but not as extensive, recommend temp repair now ($100) and eventual replacement ($3500+).

Both skimmers need a weighted basket ($50x2).

There are four main drain covers due for updating due to age and condition.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: $0

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
In Floor
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

In floor cleaning only.

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
Yes No Float Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The float head is due for updating ($15) and service $125+ which will include cleaning out the can / service to float.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1650

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+)

Both lights turn on and operate at this time. However I do feel both lights have condensation present / more dim than new and should be updated soon for safety ($575 x 2) + install $500.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Due for Service - Older $850

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite S8m150
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is older than 20 years showing heavy signs of wear from sun damage exposure. This is the S8M150 with a filter pressure of 18 psi indicating that the filters are likely due for replacement soon ($650+) and service to tank o rings set ($200).

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged Working Condition - Older$1250

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite IntelliPro vs 3050 Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is in poor / damaged condition. The motor body has significant corrosion and is going to cause the pump to expire soon ($2800 replacement cost installed). This pump is older than 25 years and likely only has a remaining 1-48 months of life left or less. The rear motor display door is broken and will likely need a minor repair to resolve ($100). Also, the number pad speed, one button does not function inhibiting the proper operation of this pump. It is likely a motor drive would resolve this issue ($1250). Still recommend replacement as the best value due to age and condition.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
1250

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1700

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Dyna Glas 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

The waterfall pump is older with a original motor that is heavily horn indicating the motor is nearing replacement requirement ($1500+) The bearings are worn there is significant vibration and we are seeing leaking at the seal plate. Additionally, the pump lid and or lid O-ring and basket are due for updating ($200) all vs repalcment ($1700+).

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: Great $100

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Sta-Rite Max E Therm
Heater Additional Notes

This heater is like new without issue at this time. I would recommend adding paint to the gas line to help prolong the life of it ($100).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Recommend Safety Updates$650

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
650
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The timer is in ideal working condition. The breakers can be updated to a new GFCI breaker for the variable speed pump as well as A new GFCI for the pool lights and a water bond ($650+) for 2024 code safety. Otherwise working condition currently.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $

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

Salt Control Systems Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$200

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Salt Control System Additional Notes

Recommend balancing salt level as it shows low likely due to water loss being present, recommend balance of salt ($200) and confirm cell status.

Valves & Fittings Condition: Poor - Recommend Updates$650

Overall Details

The valving installed is all original older than 20 years and is likely due for service ($1000) in the near future 1-5 years+.

Also note there are five low-cost ball valves installed with broken handles. All five will need to be updated in the near future 1-5 years+ ($1000+)

The water feature three-way valve is currently currently leaking and due for service ($250).

Again due to salt conditions the valves are due for service / due to leaks being present.



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
Good
Notes

There is a leaf canister that is due for minor cleaning service and a new basket soon ($100).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

The in floor cleaning system is due for service ($300+) on its lid O-ring as it is currently leaking and this is likely 1 point of water loss present.

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N/A
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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $12730Est. Totals


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