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9378 Brenton Ct., Elk Grove, (12:00 PM - January 17, 2025)

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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, 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

Fencing not present. Cost to install mesh fencing expect a cost of $1500+

The current fencing to the backyard is non self closing self latching. Recommend repair for safety ($125+).

Pool Surface Condition: Issues Present $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
16' by 28' 10-50% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
The surface is slightly abrasive and not as smooth or as new and will allow more organic matter to grow as a result of the slightly abrasive surface
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface has wear present on the corners of the steps and the bottoms of the floor of the pool. There’s also scratches present and tiny pits present throughout. The surface appears to be between 7 and 15 years old. Under the equalizer port, there is a blemish present that appeared initially to be a crack, but may only be an abnormality. There are also a few calcium fishers present. The area of the waterfall step has significant blemishes present, As well as the shallow end first step deepest. If these steps begin to delaminate in one to five years, expect a cost of 3 to 5000 to repair vs the entire Pool replastered would likely run between $8 and 12 thousand.

Tile Condition: Issues Present$5600

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal 90
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone Medium Build Up ($550) Other
Mastic Repair
1000
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The concrete decking in the north east of the pool, has settled considerable, and may be compromising the skimmer if not now, soon and would require leveling ($1500+) or replacement concrete ($3500+) to resolve.

The waterline tile has calcium build up present, and the waterline tile are older, due for calcium removal soon ($550+).

The waterfall is due to be re mortared soon ($1000+) to prevent waterloss during use.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $200

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 0 (Very Low) 0 (Very 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 No Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

New water and or water losses present recommend balancing asap ($200+).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Safety Updates $600

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
300
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are two older covers in the main drain and one on the skimmer equalizer that are all due to be updated for safety due to age and condition ($300).

The skimmer is due to have its float, float O-ring, skimmer lid updated ($300). The skimmer was installed in 2003,

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

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

The bottom cleaner is due for service likely a new hose tail and swivels ($205+).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Good ($10)$20

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. Recommend a minor clean out of the auto fill canister ($20).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$975

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+)

Water inside the light lens, recommend replacement can ($575) for safety + install ($400)

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Damaged $1200

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Jandy CL580
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Leaking during use at tank o ring + tank appears older / no longer working.

To update this existing filter with new parts expect a cost of $800-1200 to include elements, a new base, band, o rings, pressure gauge, and possibly a top or bottom. Vs a replacment filter new at the same cost = is a far better value.

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged - Issues Present$950

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Jandy Stealth jhp 1.5 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Filter pump is in working condition however it is a high energy consumer and not title 20 compliant. A compliant pump would be a two speed / variable speed pump at $750-2800+. This pump is working at this time with older bearings. This pump appears to be leaking from its seal plate and possible shaft seal as well as pump lid = Indicating that repairs to bring this pump back to working condition would range $450-950+. Recommend attention.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
950

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 $750

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

The timer is functional. To update the breakers to 2025 standard expect a cost of $350-750 to have an electrician install variable speed ready GFCI breakers, and GFCI receptacles.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $700

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

The solar controller appears to be in working condition without issue. It does function the actuator and shows an indicator light that the solar sensor is due for updating. A new solar sensor installed is likely $350 And it appears the solar may be leaking at this time / equalizer air purge is due for service ($350).

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

The equipment pad is heavily sun / chlorine abused, and will likely need to be modified ASAP to bring back to working condition. This will include removing un needed / older check valves + unions, Modifying the energy bowl to the other side of the filter, updating solar valving to higher quality two way valves, repainting and labeling equipment pad ($1500+) vs service ($500-750) to current equipment (which I do not feel will solve all the issues that repalcement would.


Due for maintenance, large 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

Damaged Condition, leaking profusely.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

This in-line chlorinator may only need a new lid O-ring, but it appears to be leaking from other locations and therefore should be updated ($500) versus repair ($250) due to its current condition.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Non ideal / working energy bowl

Condition
N/A
Notes
Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $13325Est. Totals


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