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6211 Indian Springs Rd, Loomis, (10:00 AM - February 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
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: Issues Present - Near / Damaged $4000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
18' by 38' 0-10% 1-12 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The pool surface is in near expiration condition at this time, and it is nearing its replaster stage. Approx cost to replaster both pool and spa is 12-15k+.

Leopard spotting present throughout. Blemishes seen on the bottom of the pool. The entryway plaster is shrink cracking.

The entryway plaster area and spa together would likely run approximately $4k to update as this is the most likely to be of issue now vs an all together cost mentioned above for the remainder of the plaster which I would expect to have another 1-5 years of additional life before waterloss becomes apparent.

Note the spa has check cracks and blemishes throughout.

The entry way of the pool has cracks present into the water line.

Tile Condition: Issues Present - Service Needed Soon$4550

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal 150
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone Medium Build Up ($550) Other
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile in the pool is in ideal condition.

The waterline rock work in the spa as well as spa spillover stonework appears to be in damaged condition and likely will require re-waterproofing now ($2-4k). This spas spill over rock work, appears to have the most issue present for re mortaring service soon, And the West middle spillover area appears to need waterproofing soon as well as the waterfall soon (1-5 years or less). Recommend attention.

Also, in the grotto, we are seeing water seepage occurring, but this may simply be from the hillside versus the waterfall as it is mostly coming through the hillside of the wall.

Still to do simple re-mortaring of these areas expect the cost of 5 - 10,000k+ for a total of all work vs 4K for immediate needs now.

Water Quality Condition: Good $0

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) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 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 No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water chemistry is indicating that water loss is likely not present at this time. Recommend rechecking in one to 30 days to confirm.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Safety Updates $900

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend Safety Updates 2
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
2 3 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
500
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are three covers in the pool and two in the spa. All five should be updated for safety to prevent injury ($500).

Note that the main drain in the pool should be updated to a channel drain during the replaster stage ($1k+) as it is currently not VGBA compliant, And likely neither is the spa main drain that could also be updated to a channel ($1k) at re plaster stage.

Recommend new floats , weighted baskets, and new float o rings ($200x2).

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

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 3900
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

This bottom cleaner unit is likely due for some minor update of parts, which will include tires tail and hose segments, and bag ($205). The unit is getting stuck because it is so hard.

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 Yes Float Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Without issue. Only needed is the cover that is cracked ($20).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$3000

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 100'
Pool Light Notes

There is one spa sized (6”) light in the Grotto, And two pool size lights (10”) in the pool. Two of the lights in the pool do not turn on at all, and one light has water present inside the light lens. Recommend replacement to all three at approx $600 each light can for incandescent + $400 each light install.

Spa Light Condition: Damaged$1000

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

There does appear to be a light condensation present inside the light lens recommend updating for safety ($600) light can + $400 install.

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Poor Physical / Due for Service $600

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward C4020
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is due for filter element, pressure gauge, and tank o ring servicing ($150+) where it can be determined if the filter elements have been replaced in the past 2 to 4 years they have not which I feel they likely have not cost of $450 For new filter elements.

Filter Pump Condition: Near New / Minor Update Needed$125

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite IntelliPro Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is no longer connected or secure
Filter Pump Notes
Good, the filter pump is in good working condition; The motor is warm or slightly hot, some air in the pump basket, motor is hot to the touch, recommend upgrading the status of this pump by; cleaning, lubricating, and resealing all pump suction and return side fitting o-rings.
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is like new without any major issue other than the bonding wire will need to be connected and a minor servicing to the pump lid O-ring ($125).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
125

Booster Pump Condition: Near New$0

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris Pb4sq ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Who is your pump is nearly new and in like new condition. It may be wise to consider updating the hoses to Plumbing for longevity, But that was only my opinion as these hoses will likely last 10 years or more, It’s just that since we’re in a freeze zone, Plumbing may prove a better insulation / longevity option ($400).

Spa Jet Pump Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$150

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Hayward Northstar 1.25HP - 1.50HP
Spa Jet Additional Notes

The spa jet pump is leaking from its pump O-ring likely due for minor service / Lid O-ring replacement ($150). Otherwise, this pump appears to be in working condition at this time. The motor does sound older, but working nonetheless.


Waterfall Pump Condition: Good$

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Jandy FloPro 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

The waterfall pump is like new And in ideal working condition.

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) $5200

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Hayward 250-400k Btu
Heater Additional Notes

The heater does turn on and operate however it does not begin heating, I felt it was a miracle that any of this occurred, Still, it may be repairable ($500+), but I would not recommend that at all due to its age and condition. A replacement like 400k propane heater would likely run $5200 installed

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Recommend Safety Updates$400

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
400
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The Jandy timer is in working condition with an upgraded app driven IQ 30 controller. I would recommend updating the plug breaker, And variable speed pump breaker ($200) For additional layers of safety, Otherwise, without issue at this time. Also, a water bond is recommended ($200).

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $1000

Auxiliary Timer #1 Auxiliary Timer #2
Auxiliary Timer Additional Notes

Solar was checked , found leaking in one juncture. Approx $500-1k to repair.

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)$2450

Overall Details

The equipment pad is due to be painted and labeled ($300).

The suction side of the pool pump would be benefiting by adding a check valve ($500) And servicing the eight three way valves ($750) And likely updating the two check valves ($400) And likely adding a suction side check valve to the spa jet pump (if needed) = $1950.



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
Poor
Notes

No check valve present, only recommended, not required.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

This actuator is expired and due for updates ($500).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Leaking during use.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

No longer working.

Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $23725Est. Totals


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