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8224 Burloak Way, Elk Grove, (2:00 PM - January 28, 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, The access gate does not swing away from the pool, 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: $11000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Failing - Paint and Primer over Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 26' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

We have a painted and primed surface that is pitting and losing sections, mostly in the deep end and some sections in the shallow and likely mostly from wear. I feel the surface is in expiration and should be planned to be removed ($1000+) And the surface resurfaced if the surface is in fact compromised ($10k+).

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$4000

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 Other
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile has significant calcium buildup present, and the water stop is missing from some of the pool. To remove the calcium expect to pay approximately $500+.

On the south side of the pool, the concrete is lifting and raising likely from underground roots to redo this area expect to pay between $1000-$3000+, which would include excavating the existing roots.

Noticeable difference in pool water level from north to south side of pool, 1/4” - 1/2” approx. This is nearly out of spec and can cause underground piping issue.

Some small sections of missing tile that can be repaired for approximately $500-1k+

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $200

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.2 - 7.6 (Slightly High) 0 (Very Low) 0 (Very Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 70 - 100 (Slightly High) 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 Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

Recommend balancing the water chemistry, approx $100-200.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $188

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
No / Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($88)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Older skimmer, working. Recommend skimmer float valve and o ring ($50) and a new lid soon ($50).

The main drain is not safe and should be updated asap ()100+).

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

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

Slightly working. Likely due for service to swivels, tail, backup valve ($205+).

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 Manual Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Working.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$975

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
LED 50' or less
Pool Light Notes
Water Present inside light lens ($575+)

The pool light has water condensation inside the light lens recommend updating for safety ($575 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 Condition - Not Leaking - Higher Psi - Due for Service $400

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Waterway 325 Crystal Clear
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Working. Not leaking. But poor quality and sun damaged. Plus the filter is audibly bubbling over internally showing signs of impacted elements, which will also be caused by the pool having a painted surface. Recommend replacement elements after surface refinishing ($400+). I also would not recommend putting too much money into this filter versus buying a new filter at roughly the same price as this filter is generally low-quality.

Filter Pump Condition: Leak Present - Newer - Good Condition Overall$525

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Supermax 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This pump is working without issue there is issues seen at the return fitting leaking ($400) and this may just simply be dripping down under the return union, but still recommend service ($125+) to the union to confirm.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
525

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 / Conduit Reinforcements$550

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
550
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Ideal condition sub panel , still recommend updating to GFCI breakers and new GFCI plug outlet ($300+).

The bracing for the timer has rotted out and will need to be reinforced for safety can simply mount to wall ($200+).

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: Poor - Recommend Updates$750

Overall Details

Recommend painting and labeling the equipment pad to protect it from UV. Also, there is a suction side section of blue glue plumbing. It may be wise to remove that and install a check valve instead and remove and install a new coupler on the return side if you want to get extra picky ($750+).



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.
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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $18918Est. Totals


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