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7438 Braeridge Way, Sacramento, (2:00 PM - January 23, 2025)

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Front Of House Pool Spa

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

This fence does get hung up on the side piece of wood if opened slightly, does not easily self close and self latch except when opened more than 50%. For optimal safety, recommend minor repair.

Pool Surface Condition: Working Condition $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 28' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
There are some small areas of staining or discoloration
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The pool plaster appears to be between 7 and 15 years old+ (5-12).

There are scratches present throughout.

There appears to be brown dust in the middle of the pool from shallow to deep end.

Tile Condition: Fair Condition - Issues Present$1000

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic N/A or none Other
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Without any major issues present, older, some grout re freshening may be required in corners and skimmer throat soon ($500-1k+).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $50

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 10 - 20 (High) 10 - 20 (High) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 0 - 100 (Very 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
Additional Water Quality Notes

Low cya and cal hardness. Indicating new water or water loss status. Recommend balancing ($50) and then Re checking in 1 - 30 days would be best for confirmation.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Updates Needed Soon $100

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Updates Needed Soon 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 1 1
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Other
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Pool and Spa Main Drains = Not VGBA compliant. Covers are.

Skimmer has some putty used to repair skimmer, this is less ideal than mortar. This area may be actively leaking and if so will cost $500-1000+ to re waterproof as defined in Tile Section.

Skimmer parts are adequate, ideally a weir door and weighted basket ($100+) vs current setup.

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

Non working status. May need up to $350 in updates vs a new cleaner at $600.

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

Manual fill in working condition. Leaking at valve - could use tune up $125-250.

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 present inside the light lens, recommend a new light can $565 + Installation on a new light $400.

Spa Light Condition: Damaged$965

Spa Light #1 Spa Light #2
Spa Light Notes
Water Present inside light lens.
Spa Light Additional Notes

Water present inside the light lens, recommend a new light can $565 + Installation on a new light $400.

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Due for Service $455

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward C2030
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

13.5psi and leaning at the unions / tank o ring. Recommend service to resolve ($205) which will include a filter cleaning. Additionally the tank band is compromised and appears to be nearing expiration (water protruding from the band itself) a new band is $250+.

Filter Pump Condition: Due for Service / Replacement / Heavy Vibration$1200

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Single Speed - No Motor Label 2.00HP - 2.50HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

It would be wise to consider updating this pump, Is very old and of low quality and difficult to service. Due for service now ($105). Also appears to be leaking from its suction and return connections ($600) and likely more - tape present possible to reduce leaks, which it is not.

An updated variable speed option ie Pentiar Superflo Vs $1200+

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
1200

Booster Pump Condition: Due for Service / Replacement / Medium Vibration Present$950

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Unlabeled Pump No Label
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Older working pump, leaking from its hose connection. New hoses $250 or new hard pluming $450+ if hard plumbing recommend a new pump at the same time at $500 parts cost.

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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $5800

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Laars
Heater Additional Notes

This heater is very old and the gas line is likely expired, But the gas line is secure the cost of 4800- 5800 for a new heater installed.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$900

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
900
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Poor Physical Condition. It will likely be safest to update the box to a breaker box with appropriate GFCI breakers ($900+) to future proof / update for safety.

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)$

Overall Details

The plumbing appears to be all copper from the pool to the pool equipment pad. And the pad itself pvc. You will likely be recommended to replace the Ortega valves soon as one of them is nearly failed and the other appears to be in working condition. This will require some effort ($2k+). Also at that time update the plumbing for efficiency ($1k+).



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

Old Oretega Valves

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Old heater plumbing - should be removed if the heater is no longer in use. If left on will stain pool.

Condition
N/A
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Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $13420Est. Totals


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