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3609 Sean Dr., Sacramento, (11:00 AM - January 17, 2025)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $0

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 access gate does not swing away from the pool, 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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $1500

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 28' 0-10% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface has discoloration throughout due to improper water balance over time, The pool surface has heavy wear, pitting, and or missing surface areas
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface has blemishes throughout, including the top step of the deep end, Where missing surface is present / pitting, wear on bottom mostly deep end as well.

The surface appears to me to be a replastered job that was done low-cost, which means they did not remove the old plaster and simply applied new Plaster to old Plaster lowering the cost generally by half. When this is done, you more commonly see the Plaster finish wear away twice as fast, which is exactly what we are seeing in the deep end step and shallow end steps and unusual mottling occurring on the surface throughout.

Even though portions of the pool surface appear to be less than one to five years old, Other areas appear to be over 20 years old (indicating accelerated wear is occurring).

I wouldn’t classify this surface as in poor / damaged condition. Once water loss begins to occur / accelerated wear = additional pitting occurs then A true replaster will be required 8-12k+.

Until then a temp patch repair done to the top step of the deep end and shallow ends would run $500-1500+

Tile Condition: Overall Ideal - One Minor Blemish$50

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal 95
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Other No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Overall the waterline tile is in ideal condition. Without issue. One small hairline crack in skimmer throat that may need attention in 1-5 years ($50-300).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $100

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 - 50 (Low) 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 - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

Water chemistry indicates waterloss is likely not occurring at this time, still due to plaster condition re commend re checking this in 1 - 30 days to confirm.

To properly balance the water chemistry adjust the CYA and lower the chlorine ($50-100).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Safety Updates $700

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 3 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are two older main drain covers in the pool, which appeared to me to be older than 10 years and therefore should be updated for safety ($100 x 2).

There is one equalizer line cover near the skimmer that also appears to be older than 10 years and therefore should be updated as well ($100).

Recommend a new basket, float, float o ring, and likely a new weir door ($400).

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

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 360
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The bottom cleaner unit has a spring missing likely from its internal parts (which can be seen in the main drain cover in the deep end), and the bottom cleaner unit itself consistently gets hung up on the main drain cover, generally indicating issue. Recommend a tuneup and likely a new bag / Internal parts, hose, and Maybe a new plastic base soon. Note that this cleaner is likely less than three years Old typically maintenance is required every one to three years.

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 Manual Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Some minor issue with the auto fill losing water during use. May require simple service to resolve ($125-250).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$965

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+)

The pool light has condensation Inside the light lens, recommend repalcment light to resolve this issue for safety ($565 can + $400 install).

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Poor Physical $750

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Jandy Cl460
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 older filter is working, with some small debris bypassing the filter elements. This filter is likely due for service / new elements ($750). I would not recommend putting money into this filter as it’s nearly at the end of its life cycle vs an entire new filter for approx the same cost.

Filter Pump Condition: Working Condition - High Energy Usage$50

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Jandy Old Stealth / Jhp 1.25HP - 1,50HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Recommend a replacement lid o-ring ($50) current o
Ring is leaking and likely a seal plate and or shaft seal repair is needed ($550+) = currently seeing water loss at the pumps seal plate instal. Recommend considering a new energy efficient variable speed pump at $750-1250+.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
50

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: Recommend Safety Updates$300

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
300
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The timer is working, but the breakers are due to be updated for safety to variable speed ready GFCI ($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)$800

Overall Details

The equipment pad is labeled and partially painted. We can be seen his blue glue was used and two potential leaks where the filter inlet and outlet are, I’d recommend repair of this area with higher quality glue to resolve ($500) likely best to do at new filter / service stage. Otherwise pad is in working condition and suction Valving is due for service ($100) and return valve should be removed when possible ($200).



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
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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $5670Est. Totals


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