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6930 S Land Park Dr., Sacramento, (1:00 PM - December 5, 2024)

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Equipment Pad

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Other $0

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Safety Fencing Notes
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged - Issues Present $9000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
16' by 37' 10-50% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface has multiple noticeable blemish / issues - some rust stains in several locations, one is in the shallow end a long running crack on the bottom about ten feet long: could be surface only vs structure ($3-6k+) - still appears to potentially be structure - another one on the west side of the pool directly under the north east corner of umbrella stand (pictured), That apparently is a structure issue and will likely require structure repair which will include tying into rebar and replacing surface ($2-3k+).

Otherwise, the remaining Plaster is in fair condition overall With normal wear for a 12 to 15-year-old pool. Calcium nodules found in deep end wall. Check cracking found throughout the surface - generally indicating it was left drained for a time / degrading surface longevity.

Note a complete re plaster is 6-12k.

Tile Condition: Damaged - Issues Present $950

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet High 115
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Light Build Up ($450) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The Tile, for whatever reason is raised around the perimeter of the pool by 4 to 6 mm it may be because they stacked tile on top of tile to save cost, This is generally not normal in swimming pool applications and because I am seeing issues in some locations on the pool tile, mortar cracking and splitting - therefore if issues persist then expect a true re tiling ($1500-2500+) and re mortaring of these areas most effected.

Otherwise light calcium build up ($450+) and areas in need of repair that are currently cracking expect a cost starting at $500+ ie south skimmer throat connection.

Water Quality Condition: Good $190

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.2 - 7.6 (Slightly High) 1 (Low) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 250 - 400 (Ideal)
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, An enzyme treatment would reduce dissolved organics additionally through enzyme breakdown and oxidization ($65), Filter Cleaning and Filter Treatment 1 - 10 days after treatments would help reduce and eliminate algae and organic debris ($125) No Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

Signs of water loss seen at pool equipment pad but chemical levels indicate balance - re checking in 1-30 days to confirm. Otherwise some algae present. Recommend treatment to remove.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Safety Updates $100

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 N/A 1 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
100
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The main drain cover is older recommend recommend updating for safety ($100). Additionally, this main drain is not VGBA compliant.

Recommend updating the skimmer float / o ring / weighted basket / weir door ($200+) soon.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged, some major parts need to be replaced ($205) $205

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

Well, the bottom cleaner does operate. It’s right rear and left wheels Are not turning in the last remaining third wheel is barely functioning consistently not to mention the tail is nearly worn through and the hose is likely due for service. Recommend Replacement Parts $205 + vs updated unit ($550+).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

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

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

A modified fill for fountain function ? Either way it will only fill if used very slowly. Still fill valve is leaking and due for repair ($125-250).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$0

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb
Pool Light Notes

There is no pool light present appears they covered right over it with relatively new plaster, Leaving a blemish / hollow spot.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Poor Physical Condition - Due for Service $500

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward SwimClear Cartridge
Filter Notes
High Pressure - Indicating low flow, or distressed flow, with extremely high energy consumption. Recommend element replacement soon 1 - 8 weeks ($150-450)
Filter Additional Notes

The filter pressure gauge is failed and no longer functioning. And therefore making a difficult to determine if the elements inside are due for service, which I do feel comfortable saying they are, therefore recommend service to the filter elements, tank o ring / whatever is causing water loss to this filter other than tank o ring (under plug?) ($150) + filter gauge ($50) to confirm issue and if replacement elements are required ($300+).

Filter Pump Condition: Ideal Condition - Recommend Safety Issue Updates$100

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Superflo Vs 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

Bonding wire is not connected recommend connecting for safety ($100). Otherwise, this is a new pump without issue

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
100

Booster Pump Condition: Poor Physical Condition - Hoses Leaking$500

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Boost Rite 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

The booster pump is showing signs of long-term exposure to water loss, including currently with the hoses leaking recommend hard plumbing instead of soft to likely resolve the water loss issue ($500) Otherwise, this should last another 1 to 5+ years hopefully without issue.

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$125

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
125
Board & Timer Additional Notes

There are two Intermatic timers located next to the pool equipment. They both operate the booster pump and the filter pump. These should be on a GFCI breaker via a sub panel ($500+) or updated in the house panel ($125+).

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: Fair - Working Condition$1000

Overall Details

The plumbing is due to be painted and labeled and ideally updated with a check valve ($500). Otherwise in working leak free condition.

But note a lot of the plumbing was done with blue glue, which is inferior for longevity and likely this plumbing equipment may need to be re-plumbed in the next 10 years or less ($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

Even though these lights are plugged into a GFCI outlet, I still feel this is not a safe application of safety when using overhead lights. If they were 12v vs 120v that would likely be of no issue. However they are not and therefore unsafe to have over a pool - recommend attention for safety.

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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $12920Est. Totals


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