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5409 Banfield Dr, Sacramento, (1:00 PM - February 6, 2025)

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Equipment #1 Equipment #2 Equipment #3 Equipment #4 Equipment #5

Safety Fencing Condition: Other $125

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden, Mesh Side of home, Around pool
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch, The fencing does not meet safety standards, 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

Recommend safety repairs for both fencing

Pool Surface Condition: Blemishes present $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 surface to me appears to be approximately 7 to 15 years or older. The surface has blemishes present throughout;

Found in the shallow end approximately 4x 3 inch chlorine tablets fell and sat on the bottom of the pool for sometime staining the surface, Likely removing the mottling layer that is present.

On the west long step it potentially has some delamination cracking beginning to develop at the south middle section of that step, seen in one or two areas (pictured). It may be a simple surface blemish or it could be a developing issue. If it is a developing issue, expect a cost approximately 1 to 2K to repair this step area.

The most shallow step in the shallow end has a blemish present, Likely missing surface, Can be filled with A+B epoxy for short term fix vs re plaster ($500+) Long-term fix (pictured).

Tile Condition: Good - Updates Possible$550

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet High 95
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Medium Build Up ($550) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile appears to have been grouted with black or dark colored grout. It also appears there is a white calcium buildup that has formed over time covering the dark colored grout, If desired, the calcium can be removed ($550+) But I feel it blends in slightly better with the calcium on it.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $275

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.2 - 7.6 (Slightly High) .05 (Low) .05 (Low) 20 - 50 (Low) 70 - 100 (Slightly High) 250 - 400 (Ideal)
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?
A phosphate treatment ($85) will help reduce dissolved organics (100-1000ppb) by coagulating organics for 7-10 days allowing collection to occur on the filter. A filter cleaning is required after treatment., An enzyme treatment would reduce dissolved organics additionally through enzyme breakdown and oxidization ($65), Filter Cleaning and Filter Treatment 1 - 10 days after treatments would help reduce and eliminate algae and organic debris ($125) No No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

Chemical levels indicate water loss is not present. Low chlorine and OK levels of calcium hardness, and CYA. The water quality seems to be cloudy, and this may be due to the pool being overfilled, and therefore exchanging water with the surrounding sod water, adding organic contaminants to this pool water. This type of addition of organic will require a phosphate treatment etc ($275+) to help prevent algae blooms from occurring after March 1.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Minor Updates / Blemishes Present $150

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend Minor Updates / Blemishes Present 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
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The main drain cover should be updated for safety, Recommend installing a anti-Vortexx anti-entrapment cover ($100) until the main drain itself gets up updated to VGBA Compliant drain (+$300).

Skimmer is due for updates ; float o ring ($50).

Some marking / blemishes seen at the top of the skimmer.

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

Even though the bottom cleaner bag has been completely filled because the cleaner is working so well, It appears its hose is likely due for updates soon as well as the tail and likely swivels ($105+).

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 Manual Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Leaking at fill valve - recommend minor service ($20+).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1600

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

Water present inside the light lens, on both light cans. Updating cost is approx $600/can x 2 + install $400.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

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Filter Condition: Fair / Poor / Damaged - Due for Service $650

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward C4025
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter pressure is running high, It is likely due for elements to be serviced ($150+) and/or replaced ($400+). And if it hasn’t been done lately at the same time, recommend updating the Tank O-ring and pressure gauge ($100).

Filter Pump Condition: Due for Service - Fair / Damaged$1300

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Single Speed 2.00HP - 2.50HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The motor has a slight delay when turning on and starting up, recommend checking the capacitor And seeing if it needs to be updated ($100+) As the bearings on this motor May have more life left in it. If not, the cost of a new motor $1200+ installed which is more likely due to the smoke evaporation seeing when the pump is running, and the rain is present. Note this is also a very high energy consumer and would be wise to consider updating ($1200-2800+ installed) as the excess energy consumption may pay for the pump in the first year.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
1300

Booster Pump Condition: Fair / Poor$300

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair 2011 - Older - Heavy Uv Wear
Booster Pump Additional Notes

The booster pump itself is older, The hoses to be less than seven years old, but still unfair to poor condition. I would not anticipate this lasting longer than another one to three years, A pump is less than $600, But I feel the hoses should be updated soon and ideally into hard plumbing ($300+).

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: Working - recommend safety updates$300

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
300
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The timer is in ideal working. Recommend updating the breakers to support variable speed / GFCI functionality ($300) 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: Fair - Working Condition$600

Overall Details

There are no valves present only plumbing all appears to be 2 inch except for the bottom cleaner line, which is inch and a half. The only areas of concern will be the booster pump, hose connections, and eventually the plumbing to paint and label it ($300+).

Also note that the pool only has three returns and they are in balanced recommend balancing those returns ($300+).



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 $5975Est. Totals


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