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2128 Kellogg Way, Rancho Cordova, (1:00 PM - October 21, 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
Access was through home
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

It does not appear that there is self closing self latching gates when accessing the pool.

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $15000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
15' by 40' 50-100% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
The surface appears to no longer be water tight at this time, Recommend re-surface as soon as possible
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface is older with worn Plaster through to the Gunite in several locations. There is significant pitting and missing surface present. Overall, this pool is larger than 30,000 gallons and a re plaster would likely run 10-15k for a pool this size.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$7000

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal 110
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic N/A or none Other
Mastic Repair
1000
Additional Mastic Repairs

Some of the coping stones have missing sections present / stones due to be updated ($1000+).

Additional Tile Notes

The tile is older. On some tiles, I am seeing settling / cracking occurring. On the east side of the pool, there are some sections of missing mortar due to the fill line being present. Overall the tile is due to be updated soon for longevity 3-6k.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $200

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 250 - 400 (Ideal)
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 Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality indicates water loss is present, which does make sense considering I am seeing plenty of areas of missing Plaster through the gunite and some surface cracking occurring likely on the surface only due to old age.

Recommend rebalancing the water quality which will equate to approximately $200 in chemical.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $613

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

Main drain is due to be updated for safety. The skimmer is an older admiral with plastic connections - recommend checking for leaks at screw junctions ($125) due to age and condition.

Also recommend updating the float and weir door ($100).

Also recommend adding new fresh mortar to the skimmer throat seal. It is currently missing ($300+) and a point of water loss.

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
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

There is no bottom cleaner present currently. It does not appear to have a port for a bottom cleaner either.

A skimmer added cleaner may be used ($650+) likely but not recommended due to plumbing size. Instead a robot cleaner may be best.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Good ($10)$20

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

The manual fill is in ideal working condition, very minor leak present in equalizer line can be serviced to resolve ($20).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$900

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

This is the smaller swim, quip light canister. Water present therefore recommend repalcment ($500) for safety + install ($400).

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Damaged $500

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward Star Clear C1100?
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

We have a single cartridge filter 100 ft.² very undersized for this application 100 gallon per minute limit flow rate.

It is currently leaking from its pressure, gauge tank, O-ring and likely more. A new filter would run 500+ for a comparable filter or 1000+ for a more ideal filter. We are limited on plumbing size at one and a half inches aka up to 30-50 gpm.

Filter Pump Condition: Older - Worn - Poor Condition Overall$50

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Max E Pro ≤ 0.99HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is no longer connected or secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This pump is not bonded at this time and it does not appear that there is an active bonding wire present Due to the age of the pool.

Still, I would anticipate this to last another 3 to 10 years Before the motor / pump will need to be updated ($750-1000+).

Recommend service to the pump lid, O-ring and union O-rings to prolong the pumps life ($50+).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
50

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$500

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
500
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Recommend sealing the current timer from the elements and covering the terminals to avoid electrocution and or adding a new GFCI sub panel for safety ( $100-500+) or removing this timer when installing a variable speed pump.

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: Poor - Recommend Updates$800

Overall Details

The plumbing present is mostly 2 inch with some inch and a half plumbed from the filter to the return connection. It is likely the copper plumbing is inch and a quarter in size and therefore limited to 20-35 gpm or a 1/2hp pump. We currently have a 3/4hp pump / 1.65 sf - which is oversized And likely creating additional wear on the copper Plumbing. It would be wise to consider updating all the plumbing, including connections to the main drain skimmer, and returns of the pool to pvc vs copper currently at time of re plaster (5-10k+).

In the meantime, recommend updating the flexible, connection ($300) and painting and labeling this equipment pad, as well as checking the copper to PVC connections for failures and Servicing these valves ($500).



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
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Poor Condition flex pipe.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

There are lights over the pool that may be high voltage even though they do appear to be low-voltage still for safety recommend removing ($10).

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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $26358Est. Totals


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