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6244 Big Bend Dr., Roseville, (11:00 AM - April 3, 2025)

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Equipment Pad

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Portions Working $0

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden, Mesh, Wrought Iron Side of home, Around pool
Safety Fencing Notes
The safety fencing is in good working conditon, 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

The fencing that access is to the swimming pool from the front of the house on the east side of the home does self closing self latch, but the fencing located at the front of the home does not self close and self latch.

A “baby barrier” mesh style fencing is approx $700-2k installed.

Pool Surface Condition: $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
' by ' 0-10% 1-12 Months
Pool Surface Notes
There are some small areas of staining or discoloration, The pool surface appears to have no pitting or any loose surfaces present
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface of the pool is in fair to good condition overall, while the surface is older, it does appear to be in good shape for age for its age. The spa has some more wear compared to the pool. I do not see any areas where we are worn through to the gun night, but I do see scratches and blemishes present in both the Pool & Spa typical with surface that is over 20-25 years.

Tile Condition: Minor Issues Present$500

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 all appears to be in good condition overall. The Spa spill over and likely throat will need minor re mortaring soon ($500).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $100

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 1 (Low) .05 (Low) 20 - 50 (Low) 100 - 140 (High) 100 - 250 (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 No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

The calcium hardness and CYA acid levels are nominal (250 & 30-50) The water quality is indicating we have low chlorine and high pH and alkalinity Recommend minor water adjustments to compensate ($100). Also recommend recheck water chemistry in 1 - 30 days to confirm water loss status.

Note that our sister company offers weekly service that would be able to maintain this water chemistry better.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $900

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend Updates 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 2 3 or more
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
500
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The pool has two main drain covers that are due to be updated, And in the spa there are two covers due and a third one that is likely missing. 5 total ($500) for safety.

The skimmer is in working condition. All parts are present. It would be wise to consider updating; float , float o ring , weighted basket , and lid soon ($400).

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

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Hayward Navigator
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The bottom cleaner is working. It does have an in place in Line leaf basket and it does not appear to be sucking air in its hoses except for one or two sections It can easily be replaced for less than $30 and minor service costs ($25+).

Wow, this unit is working now. A better option once this unit fails would be “the pool cleaner 4 wheel” and Pentair in line basket ($600) total.

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 is Leaking during use and will need some minor adjustments and repair to resolve ($10-250).

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 is a fiber optic tower illuminator, And the tower is very old and buried under earth. The repair will consist of swapping out the tower for a low-voltage transformer and the lens with an LED illuminator ($1500+) if desired.

Spa Light Condition: Non Working$1000

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

The spa light is due for a replacement with a led illuminator ($500 + install $500).

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Filter Condition: Older - Working $50

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward C3020? Swim Clear
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter pressure is 14 psi when the spas in operation at high-speed which is 3000 RPMs. There is a note here indicating the elements. We were just recently replaced therefore, the elements are likely good for at least 2 to 5 years And they are not due to be cleaned now.

The filter is leak free without issue other than the need for a new pressure gauge ($50). This filter is older and ideally should be covered from UV ASAP to help prolong the life of this filter.

Filter Pump Condition: Working$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 connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

It appears this filter pump motor and or Drive was updated in the past five years, The pump is in ideal working condition without issue at this time. The pump itself is on its own separate timer from the panel , This can be modified if desired.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
Other

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: Good$100

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Hayward Northstar 1.0 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Spa Jet Additional Notes

This pump isn’t working condition. It appears that the O-ring likely is updated, but we are still seeing some air present inside the pump basket during operation. This may require service to the suction port or the lid ring ($100).


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: Poor $1350

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Hayward Nat Gas
Heater Additional Notes

This heater does turn on and operate, and It does fire, and seems to be a fully function heater but upon closer inspection I was not able to get the heater to achieve over 98 degrees. Initially I was very surprised that the heater did turn on due to its current condition = Display board is nearly destroyed, And it is likely that the internals of the heater are looking very similar. Typically heaters last up to 15 - 20 years and this heater appears to be over 25 likely closer to 30. I would not anticipate this heater lasting longer than another year with use, when replacement will be required ($4800+). A new display board is likely $500 +/- I would not recommend adding any additional repairs to this heater due to its current condition. Recommend installing a drip leg ($400) (missing) and heater bypass ($950) to prolong this or the inevitable future heater.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Fair Working - Recommend Safety Updates$500

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

The timer board is a Jandy, in working condition. The breakers are all original, It should be updated to GFCI for the variable speed pump, Additionally, the wall outlet plug is non-GFCI, recommend safety updates ($300).

Also consider adding a water bond ($200) To bring it up to the latest safety standards.

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: Poor - Recommend Updates$1400

Overall Details

The plumbing installed is all original. The valves appear to also be original especially the two actuators, It is likely that all three three-way valves will be due for updating / servicing soon ($500) And the two actuators likely will be due for updating in the next one to five years ($500).

Also, the equipment pad should be painted and labeled and then covered from UV Using a simple UV mesh that can be attained from Amazon for $50 or less and thrown over the equipment like a blanket minus the heater ($300).



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 is the suction side three-way valves that are due for service and one of the actuators.

Condition
Poor
Notes

This is the return side actuator. It is in working condition, but noticeably worn and vibrating / grinding during use.

Condition
Good
Notes

The Spa side remote is not in working condition at this time, recommend removal ($100) or replacement ($350)

Condition
Good
Notes

The heater did turn on and operate to 98°.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Bubbles present in the spa, likely from suction side air leak on the pump, due to high suction. Still recommend service to resolve or confirm.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $7755Est. Totals


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