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6629 Pacheco Way, Citrus Heights, (11:00 AM - November 15, 2024)

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Equipment #1 Equipment #2 Equipment #3 Equipment #4 Equipment #5

Safety Fencing Condition: N/A $0

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Safety Fencing Notes
Access was through home
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Blemishes Present $250

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 28' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface appears to be relatively fair / good condition approximately 10 years old. The main drain appears to have some stains, likely foliage, but should be treated to confirm ($250+).

There are scratches present throughout the pool, likely from an older bottom cleaner that lost its wheel.

On the top steps, we also have stains present.

There are some missing sections of plaster on the step edges in the shallow end. This is generally an indicator at the Plaster has less than 10 years of life left.

Likely this was a Pool & Spa that they eventually remodeled into steps in the shallow end. You can see the scene between the west top most step.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1550

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Low 100
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Medium Build Up ($550) Other
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile is in fair condition overall. My only concern is between the tile and the top coping stone - Around most of the pool does appear to have some unusual looking material that may be failing soon (1-10 years) Which would require re-mortaring this area ($500-1000+). And this can most specifically be found in the north east corner pictured.

There’s also medium calcium buildup present ($550).

The skimmer throat will likely need to be re-mortared and set ($1000).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $300

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.2 - 7.6 (Slightly High) 0 (Very Low) 1 (Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 70 - 100 (Slightly 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?
No Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

Recommend adding chemical to the water, specifically CYA lowering the pH and alkalinity and increased in chlorine and recheck in 1 to 30 days to confirm if water loss is present ($300).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend updates $500

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 2 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Yes
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The main drain covers themselves are compliant however they are older, single style drain covers, and should be expected to be updated at the next re Plaster stage.

The skimmer will need to have a new basket, float, float, ring, and weir door ($500).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Good $25

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 280/380
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The bottom cleaner is in working condition. Its hose has been slightly shortened, but this is likely OK as it likely will get hung up on the steps if this is not the case.

Currently, the unit is in ideal working condition with a completely full bag recommend cleaning it out and a new tail sponge ($25).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Great$0

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

The auto fill is in working condition however it is running continuously (very slowly) which generally indicates water loss may be present currently. Recommend service to confirm ($125+).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$925

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+)

There is water present inside the light lens recommend updating for safety ($575 light) + $350 install.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Poor / Recommend service $500

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Clean and clear plus 320
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

This filter will likely need new elements New pressure gauge and a O-ring set soon ($500).

Filter Pump Condition: Working Condition - Recommend Service$300

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite IntelliPro Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is no longer connected or secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is in working condition. The pump is 10 years old and heavily sun beaten, but overall the pump looks to be in ideal working condition. Currently the pump basket is nearly filled with debris, and I would recommend simply connecting the bonding wire and servicing the pumps connections as well as lid O-ring ($300) to bring this pump back to ideal condition

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
300

Booster Pump Condition: Recommend Updating Hose Commections$800

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Boost Rite
Booster Pump Additional Notes

The bottom cleaner pump is an ideal working condition however its hoses are nearing failure, as well as as its connection points recommend updating hose connections to hard plumbing for ideal longevity and adding a bonding wire connection for safety ($800).

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)$1500

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
1500
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The timer itself is like new it only controls the booster pump because the main filter pump has a built-in timer as it is a variable speed pump.

There does not appear to be any GFCI’s for the variable speed pump on the equipment pad - Recommend installing a panel for that type of protection ($500+).

At the same time consider Updating the GFCI on the pool light and the conduit at the junction box pictured #2 that is ruptured, and the board and timer is also near rupture on its metal conduits - recommend updating for safety ($1000+).

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)$3600

Overall Details

The plumbing present appears to be in working condition recommend painting and relabeling ($300).



Condition
Poor
Notes

These valves located near and under the deck are going to be what I feel the biggest potential for water loss either now or in the future will come from. Each one and there appears to be will need approximately $1k each in service to resolve. 3k total.

Condition
Poor
Notes

? Cannot see in here.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Currenlty wet - most likely one to start with to check for water loss.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Leaking during use. Recommend service ($300)

Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $10250Est. Totals


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