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3101 Oak Cliff Cir., Carmichael, (12:00 AM - March 25, 2025)

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Front Of House Pool Spa

Equipment Pad

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Other $0

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Safety Fencing Notes
Access was through home
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Fair - Blemishes Present $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 28' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

I anticipate the surface being between 12 and 25 years old. Relatively good shape with some blemishes present, Specifically, some white markings found mostly in the middle and shallow ends, scratches in the deep end, and minor check cracking on deep end top steps.

Overall, it appears that this surface does have some remaining life left likely, we are currently at a half-life point. Plaster typically can last up to 30 years or more it well maintained.

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 105
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 all the in fair condition, It is original Tile likely over 25 years old.

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) .05 (Low) .05 (Low) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 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 - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality is indicating that the CYA level is ideal and calcium hardness level as well.

The chlorine level is low, pH high, recommend service to water chemistry ASAP ($200) this will also include filter cleanings and or phosphate treatments. Note we offer weekly pool service and a pool like this for full service would likely run 175 per month for full service and it’s needed asap before it turns green.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Safety / Updates $88

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend Safety / 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
No / Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($88)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

This is an older skimmer and it would be wise to update this at re-Plaster stage. There are many blemishes present, as this skimmer is easily 35+ years old. All parts are present.

The main drain cover is older and should be updated for safety ($88+).

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 unit itself is one to three years old likely closer to one. It appears the hose may be older, The tail is likely nearing updating need ($105), and unit could not be fully tested because the booster pump is not operational.

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 no automatic filler present instead a garden hose is nearby. Recommend adding a pool century 3000 to it to allow for auto filling to occur ($125+)

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$900

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

The pool light has condensation present inside the light lens. Recommend replacement for safety ($900+).

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Due for Service $250

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite 135 Tx
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

This filter is the 135 TX Sta-Rite “silver bullet” - it is in working condition at this time, but the pressure is relatively high and is very much likely due for service to the filter element and or replacement to that filter element, which is more likely ($200) Additionally, the tank O-ring due for service is it appears to be moist in the general area ($50).

Special note, Because of where this filter is located, it makes it slightly difficult to service, Easier filter overall would be a sand filter ie Ta-100d as an alternative / future update option to make maintenance night and day easier and lowest cost.

Filter Pump Condition: Near New$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Superflo Single Speed 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Filter pump is in working condition like new without issue at this time.

Note that during operation it does sound as if there is a lot of restriction likely due to a very dirty filter elements recommend servicing the filter, element ASAP to help prolong the life of this pump.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Damaged$1250

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

His booster pump is in very poor condition. Currently leaking from multiple points. Recommend replacement ($1250) or removal ($100)

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 Condition - Safety Updates Recommended$600

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

The main home panel has updated breakers to the pool equipment, And pool lights. The panel is labeled pool lights at 18, And pool lights at 20 however 20 breaker is seemingly not for anything I can see. The 17 and 19 breaker is for the pool equipment labeled Pond Filter.

If desiring to bring up to code, recommend installing a variable speed ready, GFCI breaker and GFCI breaker for the pool light, As well as a water bond ($500+).

Note that there are two timers installed inside the pool equipment room the left timer or the one for the filter pump as a damaged door that may easily be repaired to help prolong the life of it ($100) Otherwise, the right timer which normally functions the booster pump appears to be in fair condition.

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$400

Overall Details

The full equipment pad is all inch and a half except for the suction line which appears to be 2 inch, Would be wise to consider updating plumbing at time of replaster to a 2” skimmer seperate from a 2.5” main drain line due to the size of the pool. Additionally, the bottom cleaner line could be updated to 1.5” as well.

Otherwise, no modifications are needed at this time other than possibly adding a check valve on the suction side of the pump ($200).



Condition
Poor
Notes

This it is where the check valve should go - Note that for an unknown reason (likely booster leaking), it does appear to be moist in this opening for the plumbing, But no visible leaks are seen around the exposed soil area.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Damaged Condition open exposed conduit that could be repaired easily by the electrician installing updated breakers ($200)

Condition
Poor
Notes

As described in the Equipment panel section - There should be updated for safety.

Condition
N/A
Notes

This pool is a relatively large pool in general and only has three returns, It would be wise to consider adding at least two additional returns at the Plaster stage.

Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $4043Est. Totals


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