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2709 Canyon Creek Dr., Stockton, (2:00 PM - January 16, 2025)

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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 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: Nominal Surface $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Pebble Surface
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
16' by 38' 10-50% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface appears to be older than 7-15 years+. Either dust or wear present on the surface around the in floor returns. If dust, showing signs the filter is in distressed condition. Also the shell appears to be settled slightly lower in south west vs north east being higher described more in tile section.

Tile Condition: Other$1500

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet High 125
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Other Other
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Calcium present at waterline tile - can be removed if desired ($500+), some mastic loss issue that may need filling soon ($500+), some cracking present in mortar that may need attention soon ($500+). Water is uneven from east side to west side pictured comparing water levels.

Water Quality Condition: Good $0

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 5 - 10 (Slightly High) 5 - 10 (Slightly High) 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?
No No Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

Water loss is present (seen on the filter pump currently) , but it does not appear that the pool is all new water. Recommend rechecking the water chemistry and one to 30 days to confirm water loss status.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Non VGBA MD, Skimmer High Flow $1200

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Non VGBA MD, Skimmer High Flow 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
500
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Recommend updating the main drain covers x2 and 1 wall equalizer line ($500) and at re plaster updating to VGBA (300+).

The skimmer needs a new basket , weir door, ($200) and service to throat soon ($500).

Also note that due to the likely slight movement of the pool body the skimmer is getting twisted / compressed and causing it to buckle slightly. The skimmer appears to have been replaced in the past 15 years and it appears that it may require another replacement in the future, in the next 1 - 20 years+ if the buckling continues. A new skimmer installed is approx $3500.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Non working - Appx 22 Heads $0

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
In Floor
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The system is not working correctly either because of a lack of maintenance to the gearing system or the pop-up heads are older and due for updating - Approximate cost to update this In Floor Cleaning system is described in valving section.

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 Float Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Working. Recommend minor canister clean out ($125-250).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$3900

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Halogen 50' or less
Pool Light Notes

There are three lights. All lights appear to have condensation present inside the light lens, west is least, middle south is present and east is worst. East light appears to be colored while the other two only shine white, still appear to be colored. Rec updating all light canisters for safety ( $500 incandescent or 1050 led color x 3 + install $750 ).

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

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Filter Condition: Damaged - Service Needed $750

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward C5020 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

This is an older filter, any upkeep on this would likely cost more than replacement. A repair / upkeep would include a new element set ($500) , new internal maintenance including o rings ($200+), new pressure gauge ($50). Vs a new filter complete $500+ which would be a far better value.

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged$1250

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward EcoStar 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 appears to be split at the pump housing, and will likely need a new wet end installed ($1250) to regain this as a working pump. Note a new pump entirely is approx the same price +. Note this pumps cooling fan is impacted and needs to be free of restrictions.

I feel a Pentair Superflo VS new at $1100 would be a better value.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
1250

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: Working. Safety Updates Needed$750

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
750
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The updates required will likely include new GFCI variable speed breaker, pool, light breaker, and water bond ($750+).

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $

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

Salt Control Systems Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$2250

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

1400 reading. It is most likely both salt cells are due for updates ; $900 x 2 + maintenance (salt levels etc $450+).

Valves & Fittings Condition: Poor - Recommend Updates$2000

Overall Details

3 valves , 1 in floor cleaning Valving, 1 in floor suction pot, all due for service ($1750+). Note bypassing the infloor and using it as returns only would save approx $1000
From that cost estimate.

Recommend covering and painting from uv.


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
Poor
Notes
Condition
Poor
Notes

Older. Due for service.

Condition
N/A
Notes
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Settled decking showing signs of settling underneath north west side of property.

Condition
Poor
Notes

Loose hand rail, due for service ($250).


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $13975Est. Totals


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