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8439 Ahrentzen Ct., Citrus Heights, (3:00 PM - April 2, 2025)

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Equipment Pad

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 safety fencing is in good working conditon, 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

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $17000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
16' by 32' 50-100% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
The surface is slightly abrasive and not as smooth or as new and will allow more organic matter to grow as a result of the slightly abrasive surface, The pool surface has heavy wear, pitting, and or missing surface areas, The surface appears to no longer be water tight at this time, Recommend re-surface as soon as possible
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface appears to be older than 25 years likely older than 30 Plaster typically only lasts up to 30 years. Because I am seeing four main cracks, and missing surface (hole present in deep end) I would classify this as a need to re plaster asap, And because of the cracks present may require some additional re- structure work ($5k+) On top of replastering cost (9-12k+) Which will only truly be determined once these cracked areas are opened and examined further. The present appeared on the bottom do not run up the side of the pool except in the mid end and only run approximately 1 foot up. Additionally, in the middle and second crack that is deeper, I do see some resting coming from it specifically, Therefore, it is likely through to the gunite, Therefore, the expected cost to redo the surface correctly likely would be 17,500+ (depending on closer examination).

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$2000

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal 100
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone N/A or none No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
2000
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile is in good shape, near new. There is only one area of concern; the skimmer throat is likely due for a minor re- mortar addition ($500) soon (1-24 months).

Around the pool, there are several locations where the concrete is uneven or the coping stone is a major trip hazard recommend grinding these areas for safety ($1500).

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) 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 Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality is indicating that this is relatively new freshwater, and has not been fully balanced ($200) Which will require an increase in calcium hardness levels and CYA = then the water chemistry can be rechecked in one to 30 days to confirm water loss status at no additional cost.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recently Updated $500

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recently Updated 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
Yes
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The main drain cover itself has been updated recently and is compliant, However, the main drain itself is not compliant and should be updated at RePlaster stage ($1k+).

The skimmer is like new however some blemishes are present, including some minor damage / cracking right above the waterline. Also is missing its float valve, due for a float o ring, and weighted basket (skimmer float o ring groove has some glue spilled where the O-ring is supposed to go that will require some minor attention) ($500).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Fair, minimal parts needed for tune-up ($105) $105

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 360 - Return
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The bottom cleaner is in like new condition however it does appear that it is not getting quite enough flow and the hose is not trimmed and too long. Recommend service to allow this unit to fully function ($105).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: $0

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

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1000

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

The pool light does not turn on at this time. There does appear to be water, droplets and condensation inside the light lens. Recommend replacement for safety. The can would be ($600) and install ($400).

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Working Condition $0

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward, Jacuzzi Jacuzzi Cartridge JCF425
Filter Notes
Low Filter Pressure - Indicating Low Flow or Newly Installed Filter Element, Normal to High Filter Pressure - Indicating a filter cleaning ($85) is necessary to identify filter element quality of life, if elements were recently cleaned this is indicating element replacement is needed in the next 1 - 24 months ($150-450)
Filter Additional Notes

The filter pressure is relatively nominal at 12 psi on QUICK CLEAN mode. This is indicating the filter has been cleaned in the past one month, And will be due for cleaning service ($55-125) in likely one month or two.

Filter has a working pressure gauge, and it does not have any leaks present. It does have some damage to it and some markings, but otherwise the filter looks to be in ideal condition for its age, which appears to be 1-3+ years old

Filter Pump Condition: $0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The pump itself is relatively new and in good working condition the bonding wire is connected, and the pump basket is completely filled with water. I see no issues currently.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
None

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$700

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
700
Board & Timer Additional Notes

There is one timer installed that bypasses / powers the variable speed pump that has a built-in timer.

All programming is done to the onboard timer at the base / top of the pumps motor.

But it is missing it plastic protective shield on the yellow dial timer and the face plate on the sub panel both need to be installed for safety ($200).

To bring this sub panel up to safety standards recommend updating the breakers to GFCI and adding a water bond ($500). Otherwise, all components, appear to be functional but older.

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$750

Overall Details

The pool equipment pad is all older than 25 years except for some updated fittings likely installed when the pump and filter were installed approx 1-3 years ago or less. Still, it would be ideal to replace this very old valve that is currently leaking at its neck, O-ring and updating the section side of the pump with a check valve and some of the plumbing would have to be corrected as a result ($750). This would also include painting, labeling, and covering from UV Using a UV mesh like a blanket.



Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Leaking 3 way valve.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Identical water samples from tap and pool.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes
Condition
N/A
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N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $22380Est. Totals


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