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401 San Pablo St., Fairfield, (12:00 PM - April 4, 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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $125

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The access gate does not swing away from the pool, 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

Some of the fencing that is next to the street is broken and likely can be accessed with minimal effort (chain link).

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $15000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Paint + Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
16' by 30' 50-100% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
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

Service is chipping and scratched and likely no longer water tight.

Re plastering on a pool this size would run ($10-15k+).

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$22000

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 Other Other
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The bond beam is separating around the pool / tile ($3-5k+) which will also likely require re setting the concrete coping around the pool as well ($2-5k+). Additionally mastic may be required in between coping and concrete ($2k) and the concrete walk way around the pool is due for demo and resetting ($5-10k+).

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) 10 - 20 (High) 10 - 20 (High) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 70 - 100 (Slightly 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 Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water is likely new, No CYA, Low calcium hardness, High pH and alkalinity, And high chlorine. Recommend adjustments ($200) And recheck in one to 30 days to confirm if water lots is present.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Issues Present - Recommend Attn. $3950

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Issues Present - Recommend Attn. 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
150
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer has a lot of settling occurring around it likely compromising its integrity. I would anticipate repair needed soon ($1500-3500+) which the more complete option will include removing concrete around the skimmer , resetting its elevation , resetting the plumbing, and skimmer throat ($3500+) vs light skimmer repair ie $1500.

The meantime, recommend updating the main drain cover with a VGBA compliant cover ($150) - And at the time of replastering updating the main drain itself complete ($500).

In the meantime with the skimmer, recommend installing a float float O-ring and weighted basket ($300).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: $0

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

Na

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

Leaking during use.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1100

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

The pool light is expired and due to be updated ($700 light can + install ($400). But the nearby junction box looks very much compromised and would be wise to consider removing / repairing this during the re plaster stage ($2k+) as it is likely not currently safe = unless switching to 12 v lights instead ($2k).

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Newer - Working - Due for minor service $200

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Waterway 425
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is newer, however it is due for minor service to the drain plug O-ring and likely a cleaning of the filter elements ($200).

Filter Pump Condition: Newer - Working - Due for Bonding$400

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Supermax Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is no longer connected or secure
Filter Pump Notes
Good, the filter pump is in good working condition; The motor is warm or slightly hot, some air in the pump basket, motor is hot to the touch, recommend upgrading the status of this pump by; cleaning, lubricating, and resealing all pump suction and return side fitting o-rings.
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The pump is not bonded at this time therefore recommend adding a water bond for safety ($400). Otherwise, this pump is in ideal working condition.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
400

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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $550

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Pentair Master temp 400
Heater Additional Notes

The heater isn’t in working condition = it does not ignite. Turn on an operate, however it does not initiate in and therefore does not heat. Recommend service to address issue ($550) after which the heater will function likely fine as it’s nearly new (less than 4 years old).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Due for Updates$500

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

The timer installed appears to be a on off switch for the pump and heater, No major issues present, Other than a rusted timer box, that can be painted.

I do like to see the GFCI installed in the sub panel next to the house, this is ideal. But it is likely not sufficient for the pump, heater, and the pool light (depending on pump efficiency, and therefore may require some electrical update ($500).

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$3000

Overall Details

The pool equipment pad should be painted and labeled and covered from UV using a UV mesh ($500). Otherwise, no issues seen.



Condition
Good
Notes

No leaks. Ideally add a check valve on the pumps suction side ($500) and a heater bypass ($1k+) to prolong the life of the heater.

Condition
N/A
Notes
Condition
N/A
Notes
Condition
Good
Notes

Secure. Ideal. Likely not bonded, recommend bonding for safety ($500+).

Condition
N/A
Notes

Diving board is technically functional, but a lot of check cracking and damage present would not be considered safe without repair replacement ($1k) vs removal ($500).


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $47275Est. Totals


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