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2600 Los Feliz Way, Carmichael, (10:00 AM - September 24, 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
Access was through home, 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

Recommend repair to side gate.

Pool Surface Condition: Nominal Condition $500

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 30' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
There are large areas of staining and discoloration, The pool surface appears to have no pitting or any loose surfaces present
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface to me appears (quality overall) to be between seven and 15 years old. I do see rusting likely from surface issues in the shallow end and deep end of the pool And these stains should be treated to confirm if of issue $500.

But the surface is smooth, like new plaster, indicating the water quality and balance has not been closely watched, and therefore the surface may be as young as under three years. Recommend ongoing chemical balance with a close eye on pH and alkalinity.

Additionally, there are some rust colored stains present in the spa.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$6050

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal 125
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic 50 1500
Mastic Repair
3500
Additional Mastic Repairs

Settling has occurred on the top raised area, creating a gap between the coping and the concrete. Mastic has been used to fill in this gap, but it appears the gap is growing at least on the south portion of the raised pool wall. It is likely that this is occurring because of lack of compaction at time of installation + water erosion settling. This area would be an ideal candidate for concrete jacking services between $1000-2000+. Additionally, the mastic will need to be reapplied on 60% of the coping ($1000+). Also on the north section of the concrete steps, we have some raised walkway that will likely need to be grind for tripping hazard issues ($500+).

The waterfall is leaking and will need repaired to re-waterproofed ($500-1000).

The coping has some missing sections of mortar that will need to be reapplied ($500+).

Additional Tile Notes

The Spa spillover tile is loose and likely will need to be reapplied and re-waterproofed ($1000+).

There is nearly no calcium buildup present on the pool except for on the waterfall spill over ($50 - pumice stone).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $150

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 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?
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) No Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

Water quality indicates an excessive level of chlorine That likely is hiding some form of algae present - Therefore, I would budget $150 to likely remove algae once the chlorine comes down to a reasonable level due to heavy foliage present.

There is algae present in the spa therefore recommended additional $150 to properly remove it out of the Pool & Spa.

Additionally, the calcium hardness and CYA levels are low indicating this is new water / water loss has occurred for an extended period of time. Two Locations of water loss being present is the spa spill over and on the pool equipment pad.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $1100

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 4 or more 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
800
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are eight main drain covers that are due to be updated as they are all older and showing signs of heavy wear ($100x8).

Recommend updating the skimmer float, float O-ring, weir door and weighted basket for increased efficiency of the skimmer ($300).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Fair - Working $600

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

There are 12 pop-up heads in the main pool. There are no pop-up heads in the spa. The in deck canister lid is missing its O-ring and its basket is due to be updated as well as its lid soon ($200). Additionally, the lid stops present are broken and will likely need to be repaired ($400+).

It does appear that the system does function all pop-up jet heads.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs
600

Auto-Fill Condition: Great$0

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
Yes No Manual Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Working without issue no leaks present.

Pool Light Condition: Fair$0

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 100'
Pool Light Notes

The pool light does turn on and function, and I am not detecting any condensation present inside the light lens.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Service Needed $150

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward Swim Clear 450
Filter Notes
Normal to High Filter Pressure - Indicating a filter cleaning ($85) is necessary to identify filter element quality of life, if elements were recently cleaned this is indicating element replacement is needed in the next 1 - 24 months ($150-450)
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is older, but leak free. The pressure gauge needs to be updated and it is likely that the elements inside the filter are due to be replaced ($450) or cleaned ($150). Recommend standard service to confirm these issues ($150+).

Filter Pump Condition: High Energy User - Newer Motor on slightly older Pump$125

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Whisperflo 1.5+ 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is no longer connected or secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The bonding wire needs to connected for safety ($125). Otherwise, this pump is working without issue at this time.

A title 20 compliant pump is $900-2800.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
125

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)$

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Phpu1.0 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

This pump is older and a very difficult pump lid to open, and therefore is not my favorite type of pump. The seal plate is leaking at start up, which will likely require repair soon ($450) to resolve.

Note that for approximately $900 - 2800 a new pump could be installed for this purpose.

Auxiliary Pump A Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$800

Auxiliary Pump A #1 Auxiliary Pump A #2
Auxiliary Pump A Brand Auxiliary Pump A Model Horsepower
Smart Pure Oxidizer
Auxiliary Pump A Additional Notes

This ozone generator is no longer being used a like model would run between $800-$2800 installed

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
Raypak
Heater Additional Notes

The heater isn’t working condition without issue at this time it appears the heater is likely less than three years old.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Recommend Safety Updates$400

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
400
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Recommend Updating the breakers to GFCI for safety ($300+).

The timer is also of poor quality With switches not properly mounted. Recommend minor attention to resolve ($100).

Additionally, there is a working solar controller present, but it is not being used.

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)$2600

Overall Details

The equipment pad is due to be cleaned painted and re-labeled soon, As well as cover from UV ($400+).

I do see a leak on three valves that will need repair, and I feel it would be wiser to repair all Valving with new seals ; ($800).

And if the solar is no longer being used, recommend an additional repair or remove it from the system ($400).



Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Leaking / dead check valve.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Leaking recommend repair.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

The return jets and the Pool & Spa are due to be updated ($500+).

Condition
Poor
Notes

Both handrails are loose and will need to be secured for safety. Worst case $250 each for new mounting hardware.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

The waterfall is leaking and will need repaired to re-waterproof. This is estimated in the tile section.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $12600Est. Totals


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