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5018 Elgin Woods Ct., Antelope, (11:00 AM - October 22, 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 access gate does not swing away from the pool, 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

Working gate but swings towards the pool.

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $10000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 25' 50-100% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface has heavy wear, pitting, and or missing surface areas, 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 and showing heavy wear and signs of failure everywhere. Recommend plastering / repair soon ($6-10k+).

Tile Condition: Issues Present $2500

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 80 Linear Feet Ideal 75
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Other Other
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile appears to be in good condition overall.

There is some calcium buildup present on that tile.

In inside the skimmer throat, it will need to be updated with new mortar soon as there is gaps present ($500+).

Below the raised wall on one particular tile, I see an issue of missing mortar, And there may be more on that Reyes wall section hard to see, but will classify as a likely repair area ($500+).

There is decorative rock on the west side of the pool that is in relatively good condition.

The raised wall connected to the pool In fair condition overall except for some minor gaps present between the concrete and the wall on the West and south sides of the pool that can easily be filled in if needed with new mastic ($500+).

Also note the coping to concrete transition has mastic currently and likely will need to be redone soon in some areas ($1000+).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $800

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) .05 (Low) 1 (Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 100 - 140 (High) 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, Heavy Algae was found Throughout Pool No Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

Water quality has low calcium, hardness, low generic acid and high pH and alkalinity. Recommend adjusting all levels ($200+) and Recheck water chemistry in one to 30 days to confirm if water loss is present / or just new water. Water quality indicates Water is new or water loss present. Also note there is allergy present throughout and this is very hard to get rid of … Strict water treatments to be performed to remove ($600+) Replaster stage additional method will need to be used.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Safety Updates Recommended $388

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Safety Updates Recommended 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

Recommend a new weir door, Float, Float o ring, skimmer basket ($300).

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

Ready for a Polaris 360 or a better unit 4 wheel The Pool Cleaner

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

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$975

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+)

The pool light does not turn on and operate at this time. Recommend replacement ($575) + install ($400).

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Like New - Ideal Condition Overall $40

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Waterway Pccf 200
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

This filter is like new and in ideal working condition. My only issue is the tape connections over the threaded connections in and out of the filter. Likely of no issue but I’m partially concerned they used less than ideal measures to connect the filter and therefore the tap was required to resolve a leak. Instead the correct connection type is a simple $5-20+ connection that can be easily added if needed ($40+). Otherwise ideal condition overall.

Filter Pump Condition: High Energy Consumption$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Unlabeled Pump Low Cost Single Speed 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Working, like new condition. Unusual motor data / high energy usage - likely a recommendation of a variable speed pump is most ideal here to save up to 95% on electricity vs this pump.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

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: Recommend Safety Updates$300

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
300
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The timer is in working condition. The breakers should be updated to GFCI + outlet as well + an actual switch / smart switch for the pool light ($300+).

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)$500

Overall Details

The valving present is leaking and additionally, the return for the bottom cleaner needs to be routed around the filter + Additionally, the equipment pad needs to be painted and labeled to protect from the sun / uv ($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

Leaking at neck seal.

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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $16278Est. Totals


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