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7561 Titian Pkwy, Sacramento, (2:00 PM - December 17, 2024)

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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, The fencing does not meet safety standards, 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: Worn - Pitted $10500

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
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface is nearing expiration with Pitts present throughout, especially in the shallow end. I would estimate the surface may have one to ten years of potential remaining life left - not recommended life. The cost to resurface this pool likely will range between 8 to 12K.

Also note there is one presumably rust stain, likely from rebar on the south east corner of the pool. This area will have to be repaired likely at re plaster stage +500.

The estimated age of the surface is 20-30 years. Note this was likely an older shell due to copper plumbing present, therefore it may be wise to consider updating the copper plumbing at time of re-plaster stage (1K-3K+)

Tile Condition: Overall Ideal$1150

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet High 100
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Heavy Build Up ($650) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
500
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Note the water level in the pool is to the limit / high making it harder to see any abnormalities in that region, still, The waterline tile all appears to be in good condition with no loose or missing tiles present. There appears to be some light calcium buildup on the top portion of the tiles. This can be removed at cost of approx $650.

The raised diving platform can either be jackhammered out ($1-2k) or just simply the diving board removed and bolts grinded ($100-500). Note the platform does not look foundationally secure / the decorative tiles used are very slippery when wet and should be removed to prevent injury.

Water Quality Condition: Poor $235

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 100 - 120 (Slightly High) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 400 - 650 (Slightly High)
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, A phosphate treatment ($85) will help reduce dissolved organics (100-1000ppb) by coagulating organics for 7-10 days allowing collection to occur on the filter. A filter cleaning is required after treatment., An enzyme treatment would reduce dissolved organics additionally through enzyme breakdown and oxidization ($65) Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

While it is not likely that the pool is 50% "new" water, it IS being lost / seen at the pool equipment pad. Additionally, the chemistry is ideal and in line with all parameters. Still, there is algae in the pool likely due to be treated to eliminate algae (235+).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $300

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


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There is one main drain cover in the pool in the deep end three ceded in clarity makes it difficult to see through the drain cover to check for clearance from suction pipe. This cover will need to be updated for safety ($100+).

Recommend updating the basket, float, float o ring ($200).

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
Polaris 280/380
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

This cleaner is in distressed condition and likely should just be simply replaced ($650+) rather than putting any effort into any type of repair.

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 Fast
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Working and not leaking at this time.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1175

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+)

The pool light is an older 8” swim quip light - Condensation inside the lens recommend updating for safety ($575 light
Can + install $400).

Also recommend updating to GFCI for safety asap ($200).

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Damaged $850

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite S8m150
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

This filter is leaking and is due for service ($150), Also likely new filter elements soon ($700) vs a whole new filter may cost approx the same.

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged$750

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
1.5” suction and return / .75hp ? 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is no longer connected or secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This rusted / grinding pump is in distressed condition, and replacement will be needed soon ($750-2800).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
750

Booster Pump Condition: Older / Working / Some Bearing Noise$400

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris Single Speed ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Working, older, due for new hose connections ($400) but may as well wait until failure soon and replace then / now ($1250+).

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)$950

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
950
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Timers have terminals / open wire dangers present. Recommend just updating these with new timers all together ($48-350+) + install ($300+) + GFCI sub panel ($300+)

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)$2000

Overall Details

It appears the inground plumbing is copper approximately one and three-quarter inches or 2”. The above ground plumbing is all pvc. Above ground plumbing has all been patched together and really should just simply be removed and updated ($1-2k) for longevity / simplicity / resolve air leaks.


Due for maintenance, medium 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.
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Recently serviced likely due for updating old connections.

Condition
Poor
Notes

This connection needs to be serviced at least once every 5 years. In its current status it does not appear to be able to be, recommend service to resolve this when of issue.

Condition
Poor
Notes

This connection appears to be ideal for now but the lower booster connection may require service now ($500+).

Condition
N/A
Notes
Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $19085Est. Totals


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