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1311 Ridgerun Dr., Roseville, (1:00 PM - March 18, 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, The fencing does not meet safety standards, 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: Fair - Overall $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
20' by 30' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface appears to be about 15 + years old. Some minor blemishes present throughout, typical with a surface this age. Wear seen in the deep end and shallow end. Typically plaster surface can last up to 30 years. Note some level issues seen detailed in Tile section.

Tile Condition: Due for Service$1000

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
N/A N/A 90
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic N/A or none
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tiles mortar is in good shape.

The skimmer is worn through mostly seen in the skimmer throat, recommend re sealing soon ($500+).

On the south east section of the pool we have some lifting concrete that can be filled in with mastic here ($500) or all the way around the pool ($1500+).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $200

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 5 - 10 (Slightly High) 5 - 10 (Slightly High) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 100 - 140 (High) 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 No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality is indicating the water is older and therefore a good sign water loss is likely not present. Rechecking in 1-30 days can help confirm this.

Still, I will be wise to properly balance this water by lowering the pH and raising CYA level ($200).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Safety Updates Recommended $176

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Safety Updates Recommended 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
No / 2x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($176)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

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
Hayward Navigator
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The bottom cleaner unit does function, but this is a low quality cleaner, and it is in poor condition. I would very much recommend “the pool cleaner four wheel” $500 + Pentair’s in line leaf basket $100 as a high quality replacement

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

There is a manual fill located on the slider leading out to the pool. It is currently leaking and will need some minor repair to resolve ($250+).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1500

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Tower Fed Fiber Optic 50' or less
Pool Light Notes

This fiber-optic tower is obsolete, The replacement unit would likely cost about $500 for the light plus $500 for the wired transformer + $500 for installation.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Poor - Due for Service $700

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward Swim Clear c3020
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

This is an older cartridge filter likely 15 years older or more. Judging by the high filter, pressure and leaking from the tank, O-ring, it would be wise to service this filter ($150) and at the same time confirm / consider updating the filter elements ($500). It is likely due for all of the above, as well as a new pressure gauge ($50).

Due to the age of the filter, it would be a better buy to consider updating the filter with a new Ta-100d @ approx $900 filter complete + install $750.

Filter Pump Condition: Good$2350

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 filter pump display is no longer functioning, Unfortunately, the cost to update this obsolete part is substantial likely in the thousand dollar range versus a new pump altogether is approximately 1600. Note wow this pump is technically in working condition all buttons function the display doesn’t allow you to see and or program anything on this pump for ongoing use, which is less than ideal. I therefore have classified this as damaged / due for replacement as it’s technically not ideal working condition for long term use ($1600+ install ($750).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
2350

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: Working - Recommend Safety Updates$600

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
600
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The main control panel, and timer that is technically no longer being used because the pump has its own built-in timer, is difficult to access due to tight quarters with the fence, this is only important during updates / service. It would be wise to update the GFI to a new Siemens GFCI for the pool pump, outlet to GFCI, and add a water bond at the same time ($600) to bring up to latest safety standards.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $

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

Salt Control Systems Condition: Good$50

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
Yes No Yes No
Salt Control System Additional Notes

The unit is reading 3100 ppm of salt. He’s displaying that it is generating and functioning normally. Both the panel and the salt cell are brand new less than a year old. Likely, I would recommend adding one to two bags of salt in the next month to perfectly balance this for the summer season ($50).

Valves & Fittings Condition: Fair - Working Condition$1050

Overall Details

There are two Jandy three-way valves present both appear to be due for service, required every 10 to 15 years and they feel very overdue ($300+).

Also, recommend painting, re-labeling, and covering from uv using a uv mesh to this equipment pad to allow it to last another 30 years or longer ($500).



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
Condition
Poor
Notes

Bottom cleaner return Valving.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

South side of pool water level 1-2” higher

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

1-2” lower - but it could be due to poor level setting during construction vs actual settling. Laser level service would be required to confirm ($250).

Reason I feel it is may not settling is only because There are slightly different levels throughout the pool from east middle to north Side of pool also some difference south west corner.

Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $8651Est. Totals


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