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3354 Brix Way, Rancho Cordova, (3:00 PM - November 13, 2024)

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Front Of House Pool Spa

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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 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: Fair Overall $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 25' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
The surface is slightly abrasive and not as smooth or as new and will allow more organic matter to grow as a result of the slightly abrasive surface
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface appears to be in good to fair condition overall. At least 10% of the surface is covered with leaf debris making issue identification difficult if covered. Still the surface seems to be overall nominal for this age. I only see some wear on the steps and corners of the deep end.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$4050

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Low 90
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Medium Build Up ($550) 500
Mastic Repair
3000
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Inside the skimmer I see some loose gapped tiles, which is less than ideal, and should be updated with new mortar to prevent water loss ($100-$500). The rest of the waterline tile is in ideal condition.

The concrete in the north east corner is lifted very unusually Is it looks like it is settled on the outside but the surrounding landscape has not settle much at all = making it unusual. Still if no other factors present then re leveling concrete may run $1-3k. But if other factors are present may require demo and re placement $5-10k.

Some calcium build up present at $550 to remove.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $375

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 0 (Very Low) 0 (Very 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, Light Algae was found In Shade or Corners of Pool, Increasing chlorine, adjusting chemicals to proper levels, and doing enzyme and phosphate treatments along with 2 separate filter cleanings, one before treatments and one after will help reduce or eliminate algae ($375) No Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

Poor quality. Newer water. Recommend addressing issues ($10-375) and re testing to confirm water loss status.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Issue Present $100

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


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There appears to be a small crack beginning to develop, at the water line area, will need temp repair ($100+) and eventual skimmer repair $1500+

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
Hayward Navigator
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Poor quality cleaner and older, a far better unit is “the pool
Cleaner 4 wheel” ($400) + Pentair in line leaf basket ($100)

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 Manual Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The fill works without issue at this time. I initially thought the reason the decking looks that way is because there wa a rupture in that fill line and caused the erosion of water but may more likely have been an irrigation line.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$915

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 50' or less
Pool Light Notes
Light is not working / powering on at this time and may need replacement ($565+)

Light can ($565+) and install ($350) will produce a working light. Current light is older and filled with condensation - replace or disconnect power asap for safety

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Damaged $100

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Cartridge - Fair Quality - New Elements Likely Due
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

Recommend quarterly service now ($85) to confirm if new elements are needed ($450+). Also a new pressure gauge is needed ($15).

Filter Pump Condition: Good$40

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Waterway Champion 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Label worn off (likely known by mfg to hide higher up status) while Champion is an “American Made” company it tends to lean towards poor quality in terms of longevity. A better pump and more energy efficient is the Superflo Vs or IntelliFlo variable speed pumps. Long lasting if out of sun aka UV exposure.

Still this pump is working and due for a lid o ring replacement ($40) and lube service.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
40

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)$600

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
600
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The breakers are due for updating if updating to GFCI and the light switch vs this x10 style. Updating for safety would run ($300-500) via an electrician.

Otherwise this panel is working but the timer appears weathered and may not be reliable requiring a new timer internals ($100) soon.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $

Auxiliary Timer #1 Auxiliary Timer #2
Auxiliary Timer Additional Notes

Salt Control Systems Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1800

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
Yes No No
Salt Control System Additional Notes

Non working status. Very very sun beaten panel and dead cell. A new updated system would run $800-1800.

Valves & Fittings Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$800

Overall Details

The return valve is missing a screw and a terminated light line. Recommend updating plumbing to ensure working status for 10-30+ years = $300-800.


Due for maintenance, small equipment pad, Required every 10-15 years, all valving must be opened, cleaned, lubricated, and re sealed to ensure longevity of equipment.
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.
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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $9555Est. Totals


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