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950 Kidder Ct., Auburn, (1:00 PM - January 21, 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
Wrought Iron Around pool
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

The access fence is also loose and will require repair to bring back to ideal condition.

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $15500

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
20' by 40' 0-10% 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 appears to be heavily worn, likely due to age.

There are rust stains in the deep end and one specifically below the cleaner port that appears to be a rebar stain.

There are some missing surface present between tiles (pictured).

If the staining present Are related to rebar expect an extra cost of 2500+ to repair on top of the re plastering that is nearly due of $10-13k.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$14000

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

The waterline tile appears to be original as the pool plaster likely over 25 years old. There are some loose and missing sections of tile and some gaps forming between the top of the tile and the bottom of the coping, it would likely run 1500+ to repair these areas versus 2500+ to replace the tile complete.

The border coping (brick) also sounds hollow and loose in several locations indicating it is due for a mortar reset which would likely run 1000+

The raised waterfall and waterslide to me seems to be nearing maximum expected life. When I can see through to the foam beneath it does appear that the foam is aging poorly and likely the cause of much of the cracking and structure issues present currently. I would estimate a cost to repair this apparatus of being 5 to 10,000+ or more. In my opinion I do not feel that would likely last longer than 10 years versus a complete rebuild at that same price if not possibly at a lower overall cost.

It does appear that they fully constructed the pool and then added the waterfall as an add-on so it could be more easily removed without a large esthetic issue.

Also note that seen mostly on the north side of the pool, we are seeing the decking settling down approximately one to 2 inches, May require concrete, jacking, or grinding of coping to reduce the trip hazard potential ($1500+).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $0

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.5 - 6.8 (Low) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 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

I am seeing water loss present on the equipment pad at the filter pump. It is likely that this has been occurring for some time. It also appears that the pool is being maintained weekly, making it somewhat challenging to confirm if water loss is present inside the pool. The auto fill is not running currently indicating major water loss is not likely present. Still recommend recheck water chemistry in the next 1 to 30 days to confirm Due to the lower calcium Hardness levels.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $3600

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

The main drain cover in the pool appears to be older than seven years and if so, should be updated for safety ($100). Note that during the plaster stage, the main drain will need to be updated to a VGBA compliant drain and should be an in ground flush channel drain (ideally).

The skimmer is cracking and warping due to settling, And will likely require repair of replacing the entire skimmer ($3500+) + Any potential undiscovered issues.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Fair, minimal parts needed for tune-up ($105) $105

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

The unit is due for a new tail, likely new swivels and a hose trim. Otherwise “newer” (1-3 years old) unit.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Great$0

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

This is likely one of the lowest cost auto fill units on the market, It would also be one of my last choices, a slightly better unit is the pool century 3000 ($89) and when needed would be a better option.

Alternatively, during a remodel stage a true auto fill canister can easily be added to this pool ($500-1000+) making a more permanent solution vs this over the edge solution.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1700

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

There are two pool lights installed; the west light appears to be in slightly better condition, but still both lights have water present (condensation) inside the light lens and therefore should be updated for safety - The cost of a new light can is approximately $600 and insulation is typically $500 for two lights.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Poor - Due for Service $700

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Waterway 500 Sqft
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is leaking from its tank o ring, and in relatively poor condition overall. If the filter elements have not been replaced in the past 1 - 2 years then expect a cost of $500 for new elements, service is also due to the tank o ring / new tank o ring ($100) as well as service to the other leaks likely on a potential lower tank drain plug ($50). Also a new pressure gauge is due to be replaced ($50). Note an entire new filter may run $700 or more, and would likely be a better solution vs updating this C- quality filter.

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair IntelliFLO Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Leaking likely at shaft seal / seal plate. If so this repair is approx $450-750. Note that this pump has some minor signs of motor warping due to high heat related to running dry or with a dirty filter for an extended period of time. Generally speaking, this abuse reduced the life of the motor by 10-50% and typically a pump should last 15-30+ years if well maintained.

Note a new like pump is approx $1800

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Working Condition$850

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris PB4SQ ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

This pump has a known issue with a nearly random splitting of its wet end, and cause catastrophic water loss and subsequent additional equipment damage (may have occurred already once and this is the updated pump). It would be wise to consider updating this pump to a new version from $199-450+ as well as install and new hoses to hard plumbing ($400+).

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: Due for Safety Updates$500

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
500
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The timer is in working condition, but the breakers are due to be updated for safety to GFCI variable speed breakers, pool light plug out let ($200 + electrician installation rate $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)$700

Overall Details

The pad is leaking at an old fitting, and likely should be repaired asap to resolve water loss, otherwise also recommend painting and labeling the pad to protect from UV ($500).



Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Leaking old fitting.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Trip hazard, recommend repair / placing elsewhere ($200)

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Presumably the bonding wire, in a sheath, should be un sheathed if so, otherwise if this is electrical, should be repaired.

Condition
N/A
Notes

Timer clip off.

Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $37780Est. Totals


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