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5120 Oak Shade Way, Fair Oaks, (9:00 AM - March 12, 2025)

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Equipment Pad

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Locked / Non Self Closing Self Latching. $125

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Near New $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 28' 0-10% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface is free of blemishes or any "pitting", The surface is uniform and smooth with little or no discoloration found
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface is like new I would estimate between one to four years old.

I do see some white ‘splotches” on the west side of the pool, step area and wall approximately seven of them.

Tile Condition: Issues Present$1500

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet High 90
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Natural / Stone N/A or none No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile appears to be in good condition at this time.

There appears to be a little to no calcium buildup present.

The raised wall does appear to be in good condition overall however there are many gaps present in between the tiles and will need attention likely in 10 years or so, which will just be a simple mortar addition ($500+).

On the south east section of the pool that is where the auto drain appears to be located.

Note the raised deck in the southwest portion of the pool appears to be settling and causing issues in this area. It may be wise to consider concrete jacking ($1500+) as none of the concrete pieces have cracked yet Giving you a unique opportunity to realign this without causing additional issues or high costs.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $250

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.2 - 7.6 (Slightly High) 0 (Very Low) 1 (Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 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 No Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

When I first arrived, I found the auto fill was running continuously likely due to a poor quality Phil float and therefore this may have been running continuously for quite some time refilling and refreshing the pool water as it does have an auto drain. Therefore, it would be wise to fix the auto fill float and recheck the water chemistry in 1 to 30 days ideally after balancing ($250) to confirm water loss status.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Minor Update Parts $200

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend Minor Update Parts 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 2 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Yes
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Pre remodel skimmer. Recommend correct sized basket weighted, float, float o ring ($200).

Main drains are VGBA compliant.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged, unit is in distressed shape and will need more than $250 in repair items currently, consider replacement options ($405-655+). $650

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

The bottom cleaner is missing, but it is ready for a Polaris 360 ($650).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Poor ($125)$250

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
Yes No Float Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The auto fill float head appears to be running continuously and will need to be updated ($125+).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$750

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

The pool light is working at this time. It appears to be a Jandy LED colored light however there does appear to be water present inside the light lens. Therefore replacement will be recommended ($750+) led is approx $1250 installed. Or 12v (safe version) $1550.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Recommend Painting / Covering Soon $0

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Ccp 520
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter pressure is at seven psi, The elements have likely been recently cleaned. This is the 520 square-foot filter. Recommend painting / covering from UV soon.

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair IntelliFlo Xf Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is showing signs of issue at its motor. It is degraded and decomposing. This will likely require updating / replacement due to obsolete status ($2200+)

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

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 Water Bond - GFCI Variable Pump$500

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

Recommend Water Bond. And GFCI Siemens Breaker ($500+). Otherwise ideal.

Great panel. Likely has a remote that needs to stay with this panel.

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$700

Overall Details

Recommend painting and labeling the equipment pad, resolving the leak at the return, and suction side plumbing (water temp sensor) $700+



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

This likely can be lowered down or simply covered to avoid damage. This controls flow from one water fall to the other.

Condition
Poor
Notes

Another waterfall loop that should be lowered buried.

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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $4925Est. Totals


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