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2009 Pilot Hill Ct., Gold River, (11:00 AM - October 29, 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
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch, 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: Blemishes Present - Older - Likely Repair Required $8000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
<10K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
6' by 8' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface is difficult to see with the mass amount of foliage present. Still what is seen is an older than 25 year surface likely due for updating soon (1-10 years) at a cost of $4-8k.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$2450

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 80 Linear Feet Ideal 20
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone Light Build Up ($450) Other
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

On the west side of the spa, there is some lifting of the concrete and some of the tiles are popping off and loose. It is likely the tiles will need to be redone / waterloss present here ($1k+).

Additionally, the waterfall rock work will need to have new mortar soon as there are many gaps present ($1k+).

There is calcium present that likely can be removed for less than $450.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $650

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.5 - 6.8 (Low) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 0 - 100 (Very 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 Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

Chemistry is completely out of balance with low cyanuric, indicating water loss is present. Recommend finding the leak ($350+) and re balancing water ($300)

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Safety Updates $400

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend Safety Updates 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There appears to only be two main drain covers - likely one for spa jets and the other for waterfall - this is very much not ideal / safe / VGBA compliant. Also the skimmer may be dedicated to only the filter pump which is less than ideal as well. During the re plastering process - this can be modified (2k+) or for less cost modified at the equipment pad ($1k+) - with less ideal results.

Both the skimmer and the auto fill lid (Mp autofill) are due to be updated as well ($100).

And the skimmer needs a new float, float o ring (present but due to be updated), weir door updated soon, and a better weighted basket if possible ($400).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: $0

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes
Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: $0

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

Running continuously, recommend checking for water loss being present (re checking water chemistry in 1 - 30 days to confirm).

Pool Light Condition: $0

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
LED
Pool Light Notes

Spa Light Condition: Damaged - Water Present$1000

Spa Light #1 Spa Light #2
Spa Light Notes
Water Present inside light lens.
Spa Light Additional Notes

The light does turn on in function however, there does appear to be water present inside the light lens recommend Updating for safety ($600 light + install $400)

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: $0

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Filter Pump Condition: Fair / Good - High Heat Damage Present$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair IntelliFlo i1 Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This pump is in working condition. Approx 12 years old. The motor is slightly warped and the paint peeling indicating that at one point or many it was running very hot during operation thus shortening the life of this pump. The cost to replace this pump installed is approx $2800.

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1500

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Hayward Super 2 Pump 2.00HP - 2.50HP
Spa Jet Additional Notes

An overall low quality pump, very old, in poor condition overall. Leaking at it return fitting, lid, possible seal plate, and shaft seal = If this is the case expect replacement ($1500+) to be the requirement vs repair ($1k+).


Waterfall Pump Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$400

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Super 2 Pump
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Waterfall pump is in slightly better condition than the spa jet pump As it is only likely leaking per pump lid, and it does not appear to be leaking from its seal plate or shaft seal. The pump is in poor condition will likely be replaced in the next one to five years. It is leaking from fitting. This should be repaired ASAP ($400+).

Note: An overall low quality pump, very old, in poor condition overall. Leaking at lid and return fitting, still I would prepare for an updating = replacement ($1500+)vs motor only ($1k+).

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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $1000

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Pentair 400k Master Temp
Heater Additional Notes

The heater does turn on, but it does not function normally. The heater is approximately 12 years old, And does not initiate standard heating cycle likely because it is illustrating that the temperature sensor has failed. To replace the temperature sensor cost about $650 - But this is not a guarantee to make this heater work. Additionally, recommend installing a proper drip line ($400).

Note that a new like heater is approximately $4800 installed - and Typically last 10 to 15 years and this is approximately 12 years old.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Recommend Safety Updates$450

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
450
Board & Timer Additional Notes

This Dual timer With sub panel equipment panel Is an ideal working condition. It will need to have its breakers updated to GFCI for safety ($450+).

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$1200

Overall Details

The pool equipment pad here will need to be repainted labeled and covered from UV ($400).



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. Recommend updating the hose for this chlorinator ($300).

But a better solution would be installing the better option the rainbow 320 C $400.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

This check valve and fitting is due for replacement ($400).

Condition
N/A
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Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $17175Est. Totals


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