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1110 Caragh St., Roseville, (12:00 PM - October 23, 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, Around pool
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch, 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

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $17200

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
16' by 32' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
There are some small areas of staining or discoloration
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Surface is older than 15 years likely closer to 30. I do see calcium fisher’s present throughout the pool. I also see some cracking, mostly in the deep end Indicating the plaster is becoming weak and nearing its failure point. I do feel comfortable classifying this Plaster as ready for replastering (8-12k) + repairs to cracking areas (2-5k+). I would only anticipate this surface to the ideal for another 1-24 months or less.

Note two additional cracks were found in the northwest corner of the pool in the east middle corner corner of the step of the pool. These two areas will need to be filled in with temporary repair ($200) before replaster repair - while the middle crack appears to have been repaired / filled in already.

Tile Condition: Issue Present$1500

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal 120
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone N/A or none No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Tile is in good condition overall. I only see One blemish located on the raised wall - If the upper fountains are being used, will eventually need to re-waterproofed ($500-1500).

There is no calcium buildup present and only one skimmer that is in good condition.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $100

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.2 - 7.6 (Slightly High) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 - 50 (Low) 20 - 45 (Low) 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?
No No Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality is indicating that water loss is likely which I am seeing on the equipment pad. Still, I would anticipate there is likely water loss due to older Plaster being present.

Recommend properly balancing the pools Chemistry ($100-200).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: N/A $500

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


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The main drain in the pool is gonna be updated to VGBA standard at replaster ($300). Meantime, recommend updating the cover for safety ($100).

The skimmer has some cracking occurring, likely causing water loss - A patch would likely resolve this issue ($100) Otherwise, eventually, the skimmer itself will need to be replaced ($1500-3500).

Note that the skimmers premature life is likely due to 3 inch chlorine cookies being used Inside the skimmer, which there are some in the basket.

Recommend updating the skimmer float, float ring, weir door ($300).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Working Condition - Updates Recommended $200

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
"The Pool Cleaner" 2 Wheel
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Older hose, recommend new hoses $100. And an older
In line leaf basket that is low quality vs the Pentair in like leaf canister ($100). Otherwise this unit likely needs a rebuild in 1-3 years ($200).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs
200

Auto-Fill Condition: Poor ($125)$250

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

The fill line is leaking during use. Recommend repair ($125-250) to resolve or adding a hose driven auto fill ($250).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$3750

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Tower Fed Fiber Optic 100'
Pool Light Notes

There appears to be a 3/4” conduit ? Feeding fiber optic lighting x 3 in the upper basins. A new led emitter would run approx $200-750 each for new x 3 installed + power center installed $750.

Also the pool fiber light is likely due for updating at $750 installed.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: $750

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite S7m120
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

This filter is older than 22 years. It appears the pressure gauge is expired ($50). Still, I am seeing a potential of 16 psi at medium to low speed, indicating the filter elements are likely due for replacement ($500+). Also we see leaking at the tank seal likely requiring a new tank o ring and service ($200+).

Filter Pump Condition: Like New Working Condition$350

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Jandy EPump Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This filter pump is in working condition like new. The only issue I see is that the control panel on the rear of the pump should be mounted ideally in a waterproof enclosure to prevent premature failure ($300). Also the pump O-ring likely is due for service as I do see air in the pump basket ($50).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
350

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: Updates Recommended$0

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

The board and timer have open cavities - shock hazards. It Appears that there are existing x10 remote control timers for certain functions. This is not my favorite thing to see / device to use (x10).

Still the breakers to the filter pump and lights should be GFCI ($350+) where only the outlet is a GFCI.

Additionally there is a solar controller that appears to be disabled. But in working condition.

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: N/A$1950

Overall Details

There are five valves present. Two for the solar one for the section and one check valve. Appear to be working condition at this time, But the suction side and the solar three-way valve will need service ($300+).

Additionally, this pad should be painted labeled and covered from UV ($300).

Special Safety NOTE:
Also note the metal structure next to the pool should be bonded for safety.

And the above ground spa should be GFCI protected, I did not see where that was so if it is great otherwise this is required due to its proximity to the pool.



Condition
Poor
Notes

Solar 3 way. Leaking currently.

Condition
Good
Notes

Suction side. Likely leaking.

Condition
Poor
Notes

Whole pad picture. Solar is has been disabled.

Recommend entire pad service soon + ($900) to all o rings.

Condition
Poor
Notes

Waterfall Valving has been disabled, and has been for quite some time (debris found in basins).

Likely these valves are due for service ($450+) in the next 1-5 years. Which will likely include new guts. Currently they turn and operate smoothly but due to the condition of the other Valving - I would assume these are equally due for service.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $26675Est. Totals


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