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5501 Gina Ct., Carmichael, (11:00 AM - March 6, 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
Mesh 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

Very minor adjustments needed to prevent self closing and self latching when gate is open 10%.

Pool Surface Condition: Poor / Near Replaster Point $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
18' by 32' 10-50% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface has numerous calcium fishers and is very very close to its expiration. The water quality indicates there is not water loss at this time, but this should be confirmed in 1 to 30 days by retesting again and comparing. Once water loss begins to occur, it will be required to replaster. This may be soon or up to 10 years.

Depending on the thickness of the underlaid, Gunite, which may be thin, expect a cost of $8-13k to replaster only.

If structure is having issue expect a cost of $3-7k+ to re gunite sections of the pool in question ie shallow end bottom, middle, and cracks on wall south east (pictured in tile section).

Tile Condition: Calcium Present$1250

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal 120
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic 800 Less than 20 tiles ($450)
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile has a mixture of high chlorine yellowing and calcium effervescence. To remove the calcium expected cost of approximately $800, But it appears that some of the tiles have been replaced and so they do not match original perfectly and/or The chlorine yellowing discoloration may require replacement to achieve perfection ($1500-2500). Otherwise water line tile appears to all be present.

Note that if cracks are forming at the tile line these should be filled now ($1-2k) or repaired for approx the same cost at time of replaster.

The skimmer throat has missing tiles and will need to be updated ($450+).

Also, in the skimmer throat, it does appear that some of the mortar is wearing away, which will also be updated at that time.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $300

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 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?
Yes, Light Algae was found In Shade or Corners of Pool, 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) No No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

As mentioned in the surface section, it would be wise to retest in 1 to 30 days to confirm water loss status, but at this time it does not appear that water loss is occurring.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Updated - But Due for Updates $750

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Updated - But Due for 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
250
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer is heavily chlorine damaged. Recommend a new float, o ring , weighted basket, and weir door ($500).

The main drain cover is likely due for updates due to age and condition ($250).

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

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 280/380
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

This bottom cleaner is older than five years, and in overall working condition, but it would be wise to consider updating certain parts, which will include new tires, tail hoses, and possibly swivels ($205+)

Note that a new bottom cleaner complete would be $650

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 Float Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Working. Not running continuously.

Pool Light Condition: $0

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Pool Light Notes

Removed.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

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Filter Condition: Due for Service - Likely Elements $650

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite S8M150
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter pressure is indicating that the filter is slightly dirty, but since we have algae present, I’m going to recommend service + The filter is leaking at its tank, O-ring Air for the O-ring may be due for replacement ($100) and due for a new pressure gauge ($50). If we open the filter and find that the elements are due for replacement, expect the cost of approximately $500.

Filter Pump Condition: Working - But Likely Leaking$550

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Challenger - Older 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is no longer connected or secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This pump has a newer pump pot, but older connections. Clearly a sign of a L O W cost repair vs replacing which would be a wiser choice due to age of pump / motor. Still this is working, it may only be leaking from its pump lid o ring ($50) but I feel strongly it’s likely leaking from its seal plate o ring / shaft seal ($500+) due to water being present directly under neath that area. Recommend attention to confirm, but a wiser investment would be a variable speed pump installed ($1250-2800+).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
550

Booster Pump Condition: Working - Newer Pump$250

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

Working without issue, it’s suction side connection is less than ideal and should be updated to hard plumbing to increase quality ($500) but simply updating the suction side hose connection expect a cost of approx $250.

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: Due for Safety Updates$500

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
500
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The timers are working older cleaner timer, but the filter pump timer looks newer, I do not see any GFCI breakers for the equipment I would recommend updating for safety ($500)

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$1500

Overall Details

Equipment pad plumbing is due to be updated; old solar , booster connections, check valves, temp sensors ($1500+).


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.
Condition
Poor
Notes

Booster return connection showing signs of water loss.

Condition
Poor
Notes

Older hose type connections.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Old no longer used temp sensors

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Old / Damaged check valve

Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $6080Est. Totals


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