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1100 Pond View Dr., Folsom, (10:00 AM - January 24, 2025)

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Front Of House Pool Spa

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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 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

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $12000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 24' 50-100% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface has heavy wear, pitting, and or missing surface areas, The surface appears to no longer be water tight at this time
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface in the pool appears to be in better overall condition than the spa but not by much. I am seeing wear present throughout. Scratches / blemishes present throughout especially under waterfall (unusual looking almost crack looking scratches / blemishes). I would not classify this surface as watertight (mostly due to the autofill is running consistently, but the auto fill is set a little too high as well so this may be a technicality and potentially not related - but highly likely a water loser).

In the spa, I am seeing linear, cracks and chunks of missing plaster out of the edge of the step as well as a linear delamination style crack on the top step. It is likely that the spa may be losing water at this time due to issues seen.

I feel it is a safe assessment to assume the Pool & Spa are due for re-plastering ($8-12k+) now if not very soon in the next (1-3 years).

Checking water chemistry results will confirm water loss status.

Tile Condition: Recommend Updates$650

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet High 105
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone Medium Build Up ($550) 100
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile is in working condition.

Some extra wear is seen on the Spa spillover corners (pictured), That area will likely need to be re mortared soon ($100+) Otherwise, overall, the tile condition is fair condition with some calcium build up present that can be removed if desired ($550+).

The raised wall with the waterfall has some gaps formed between some of the top concrete caps and could be sealed soon.

The backside of the raised wall also has some likely past water loss present residuals. The waterfall were ran for 10-25 minutes and no water loss was seen. But if ran longer may show signs of water loss.

Water Quality Condition: Good $0

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.2 - 7.6 (Slightly High) 10 - 20 (High) 10 - 20 (High) 20 - 50 (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 Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

Medium level of cya but a low level of cal hardness = water loss may likely be present and weekly service is maintaining chemical levels.

No change recommendations at this time other than to slightly lower the chlorine levels.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Safety Updates $450

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 4 or more 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
400
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer has all parts present. But are due for a new float + o ring ($50).

The main drain covers x 6 are due for updates for safety ($400).

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 360
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The bottom cleaner unit is due for a tuneup ; tail, tires, hose, likely more - might be wisest to replace at $650+.

Note to help prolong the life of the bottom cleaner recommend attention on the cleaner actuator (via service call $125 + potential actuator $200)

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 automatic filler is in working condition It has been running during the inspection, which generally indicates water loss may be present. Recommend checking the fills status by cleaning out canister ($20) and setting level slightly lower (as described in Surface section).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$2500

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

It does appear that condensation is present inside the light lens, recommend replacement of light canister if this is confirmed. Color LED light can new is approx $1000 x 2 + installation $500.

Spa Light Condition: $1200

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

It does appear to have water present inside the light lens - recommend replacement for safety ($900+ light can + installation $300).

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Poor / Due for Service $850

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Jandy Cv340
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter has a decomposing band ($300) And the pressure is higher and the tank leaks at the tank o ring = indicating the filters are due for service ($150+) And potentially new filter elements if they haven’t been replaced in the past 2 to 4 years ($400).

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged$1250

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

The filter pump is working at this time, But upon closer inspection, the motor is deteriorating And will likely fail soon in the next 1 to 48 months. At that time, a new motor / pump may be required ($1250-1800+). The motor body itself is deteriorating, after a warm summer and stressed state likely due to waiting longer to clean the filter will exacerbate this issue.

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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $125

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Jandy LRZ - Nat Gas - 400k Btu
Heater Additional Notes

Even though the heater is older (heaters typically only work for 10 to 15 years - This heater to me appears to be older than 20), it is still functional. I would not anticipate this heater lasting longer than another 1 to 10 years but as of now is heating efficiently and without issue from 47-58 degrees in 15 minutes.

There does appear to be some type of leak, which may be a simple repair at its heater manifold union recommend minor service to confirm ($125+).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$0

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
Yes - The plug and or breaker are connected to the pool light and test and reset.
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Panel is in working condition with a remote. Note the remote is required to function this panel programming - Otherwise, expect the cost of approximately $500 for a new remote.

Updated GFCI breakers.

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: Fair - Working Condition$1500

Overall Details

The valving present is all in working condition with no leaks present in the plumbing or valving. Still, I would recommend due to age and condition to service this plumbing soon seven valves three check valves ($1200+) This will also include repainting and relabeling the equipment pad.



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

This in-line chlorinator unit is due for service. It is currently leaking at its hoses and likely will require approximately $300 in service and parts to resolve.

Condition
Good
Notes

This in-line energy bowl is in working condition and appears to be without issue at this time.

Condition
N/A
Notes

Solar valving found to be off and set for winterized settings.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

The leaking part in question on the heater (close up).

Condition
Poor
Notes

Older check valves, likely due for replacement.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $21320Est. Totals


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