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712 Powers Dr., El Dorado Hills, (9:00 AM - March 6, 2025)

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Equipment Pad

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Due for Service $125

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wrought Iron Side of home, Around pool
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

Both the west and east fences that access the pool. Need minor repair work to self close and self latch. Recommend attention for safety.

Pool Surface Condition: Near New $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Pebble Surface
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
18' by 25' 0-10% 1-12 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface is likely 1 to 5 years old and in ideal like new condition.

Tile Condition: Good$0

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet High 100
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic N/A or none No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile is new and is all in good condition without issue. There is one chunk of concrete missing near the second step edge going up to the raised deck. This is only cosmetic. No actual issue.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $100

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
<6.5 0 (Very Low) 1 (Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 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?
No
Additional Water Quality Notes

The Pools levels are less than ideal ; low cya , ph , alk - recommend attention ($100). Recommend re-testing in 1 to 30 days to confirm water last status.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Like New $0

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Like New 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 1 1
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Yes
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The covers installed are VGBA compliant.

The skimmer is like new. All parts present.

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

The bottom cleaner right rear wheel is not turning with the unit, The tail is due for updating as well as the swivels and possibly the hose ($105+) Recommend attention to all to allow this cleaner to work correctly is currently working 40%.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: $0

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Pool Light Condition: Good$0

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 50' or less
Pool Light Notes
Light is like new, with no water inside the lens and I would expect this light to last another 5-15 years

The pool light appears to be in working condition with a clear lens without any condensation present. The ring around the light does have somewhere indicating this may be older than a five-year-old light.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Newer - Due for Quarterly Service $125

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Waterway 425
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Even though this filter is newer, it is still due for service indicating the pressure is high. This is the 425 square-foot cartridge filter, By water way and or crystal water model.

Expect a cost of approx $150+ to fully service this filter.

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged$2800

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

This is a 10-year-old pump, and the motor looks like it is in distressed condition warping paint peeling indicating the motor will likely be due for replacement soon and note that this is an obsolete pump and will likely require replacement ($2800+) vs repair ($1250+) as failure is occurring now = water loss at shaft / seal plate. It is also currently leaking from its return connection due to poor quality fittings and likely glue ($500+).

And the pump basket is broken and chipped allowing debris to bypass and jam up the impeller.

Recommend repalcment ($1250-2800+)

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
2800

Booster Pump Condition: Fair / Working Condition$300

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris Pb4-60 ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

The booster pump is in working condition, proximately less than five years old, It does have a slight vibrations in the bearings inside the motor do sound slightly compromised. It is likely I would recommend service to this motor ($300+) to help prolong its life. At that time, I would also likely recommend updating the hosing to hard plumbing to make this a 30 year solution ($500) vs lower quality soft hosing.

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) $4200

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Pentair Mastertemp 250
Heater Additional Notes

I have been told by the sellers at this heater is no longer functioning. It does not appear to also have been function in quite some time. Estimated cost for a like heater installed is approximately $4200.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Due for Safety Updates$400

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

We are due to have a variable speed breaker installed, and a new GFCI for the pool light for safety ($400+).

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)$2250

Overall Details

There is water present on the equipment pad that is not easily identifiable. It’s mean origin location I can see one solar valve leaking, but it does appear that there is water coming from an area hire which may be heater or solar plumbing related. It would be wise to consider doing a minor updating + cleaning on this equipment pad, which will include removing old are non-used items like the water, temperature sensor, and or the actuator, and then servicing the subsequent valves, It would also be wise to consider removing sheep, ABS pipe and older red handle valves. To do a complete job here I would expect a cost of $2000 which would include parts and labor vs piece by piece as described below.


Due for maintenance, medium equipment pad, Required every 10-15 years, all valving must be opened, cleaned, lubricated, and re sealed to ensure longevity of equipment.
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

The valving that controls water flow to and from the spa is located in the foliage between the pool equipment, and the spa and our pool. It is older, and is due for service, which will include painting labeling, and servicing the O-rings present ($500).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Appears the solar has been bypassed unfortunately, evolving is due for service and currently leaking. Recommend service to this valve ($250).

Condition
Poor
Notes

Note, the Jets have different pressure and may be able to be equalized using reducer, bushing spacers ($250) if that’s a desire.

Condition
Good
Notes

There appears to be an auto drain sleeve installed. This is ideal, and simply needs to be flush on a bi yearly basis with a garden hose.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

It would likely be wise to consider removing this box, which we used to control the solar functionality and covering the outlets for safety ($500).


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $10405Est. Totals


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