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8636 Hume Ct., Elk Grove, (12:00 PM - March 14, 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
Chain Link Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
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: Good $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
20' by 40' 0-10% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

There is some wear already starting to develop on the surface scene in the spa and mostly seen in the pool shallow end. Recommend proper balance of the water chemistry to help prolong the surface. It was a rainy and windy day during the appointment, making it difficult to properly see the surface completely. Note a return visit can be scheduled with an open gate at no additional cost to reinspect and confirm results.

Tile Condition: Good$0

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet High 130
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 appears to be in good condition, overall older, but in some sections on the spa spill over and raised wall newer.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $200

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) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 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?
No No Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality is indicating potential new water recommend balancing the calcium hardness (which is nearly ideal) and the CYA levels (very low) ASAP and then rechecking water chemistry one to 30 days thereafter ($200).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Older Skimmer - Newer Main Drains $300

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Older Skimmer - Newer Main Drains 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 main drain covers were recently updated likely during the replaster stage which I would estimate to have occurred in the last one to five years.

The skimmer is very old and heavily chlorine damaged. The bottom of the skimmer to me appears to have two small cracks present, That may require to be filled in ($500) if they are losing water, if they are not, and there is no leak / crack then I Would recommend not putting 3 inch chlorine tablets in the skimmer basket anymore.

Recommend also updating the float and float ring and likely the weir door as well ($300)

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 is one of my favorite Bottom cleaners but it appears to be getting caught up within 10 minutes on the rail that goes into the pool. It might be wise to consider, adjusting the bottom cleaner to prevent this area, Also, there are open sores on the unit itself that will likely need to be repaired, Coupled with hose modifications ($205+)

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 Manual Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The manual fill appears to be in working condition, but it is likely that below the fill line valve the plumbing is some future required work that is likely leaking currently ($125-250)

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$950

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. This is a very old light = swim quip - which will only accept this version of light can replacement - approx cost for new can $950+ installed.

Spa Light Condition: Damaged$950

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

Water present inside this light lens as well. This is a very old light = swim quip - which will only accept this version of light can replacement - approx cost for new can $950+ installed.

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Near New - Ideal $0

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Ccp 420
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

This filter is newer than the rest of the equipment approximately three years old. Does appear to have been recently serviced. It is currently at 15 psi at high-speed / spa operation. I do not feel it needs any service at this time.

Filter Pump Condition: Near New - Recommend Minor Updates$0

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
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This pump is in working condition however it should be set to a maximum speed of 3200 RPMs and the bonding wire connected correctly ($100).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Poor - Older - Working - Vibrating $0

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

This pump is in old condition and will likely require replacement in the next one to three years ($550-1250). It is audibly vibrating and sounding nearing its expiration point. Recommend running the cleaner less than 1 hour per day to help prolong the life of this pump.

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: Good $

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Sta-Rite 333k BTU Nat Gas
Heater Additional Notes

This heater is in good / fair working condition at this time heating from 57° to 62° and seven minutes during spa operation. Note though that this heater appears to be older, it is 2013 so approximately 12 years old. Typically heaters like this last up to 15 years. And a replacement heater like this one would run approximately 5200 installed .

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Working Recommend - Safety Items$50

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
50
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The timer is an easy touch with ideal variable speed GFCI breaker installed. We also have a GFCI for the Pool & Spa light on the plug, but should also be added to the breaker panel as well ($50+).

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: N/A$1300

Overall Details

The equipment pad valving is all in working condition, Older, And due for repainting and re labeling ($300). Note that every 10 to 20 years the equipment pad should be serviced to help prolong its life which consist of opening up the six unions, And 2, 3 wav valves ($500). It is likely this is due here, As I am seeing the booster pump, connection is likely leaking at the return and the suction side. Ozone connection will need to be removed or ideally moved to the suction side ($500+).



Condition
Poor
Notes
Condition
Poor
Notes

Heater is showing signs of nearing expiration.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

This should not be on the suction side but rather the return side, Plumbing.

Condition
Poor
Notes

I am unable to access the two lids next to the spa. They are screwed shut.

Condition
N/A
Notes

Close up of skimmer throat missing its weir door.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $4330Est. Totals


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