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5135 Parkford Cir., Granite Bay, (1:00 PM - April 7, 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 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

Very minor repair to achieve self close / self latch ($250+).

Pool Surface Condition: Blemishes Present $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
20' by 33' 10-50% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface appears to be over 15 years likely over 20. Plaster surface typically last up to 30 years, And while there are many calcium / mottling blemishes seen, Overall, the surface does appear to be in fairly good to Fair condition.

The only questionable issues I see could be only scratch related one being in the deep end middle, second one on the east mid end, And the third on the steps on the south west end.

Tile Condition: Issues Present$2900

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
N/A Ideal 105
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic N/A or none No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
2000
Additional Mastic Repairs

Around the majority of the pool, the concrete decking has lifted slightly and up to 1 inch in the raised areas. These raised areas can be grinded for safety to remove the tripping or injury hazard sharp edges , And then filled with Mastic = like it has been done in the past five years before. ($1-2k) for this type of service.

The concrete next to the skimmer appears to be cracked and may be of little issue, But there is potential issue if water loss is present, if so, this is the most likely location of issue as skimmers are susceptible to concrete shifting damage. The skimmer itself appears to be crack free, and fairly well cared for, therefore I would not visually suspect there is an issue currently.

Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile appeared to be in fair to good, There is some calcium buildup, mostly on the raised wall that can be removed if desired $400+.

The skimmer throat also has some small holes and blemishes that can be repaired easily ($500).

Water Quality Condition: Good $375

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.2 - 7.6 (Slightly High) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 70 - 100 (Slightly 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?
Yes, Light Algae was found In Shade or Corners of Pool, Increasing chlorine, adjusting chemicals to proper levels, and doing enzyme and phosphate treatments along with 2 separate filter cleanings, one before treatments and one after will help reduce or eliminate algae ($375) No No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water chemistry is not necessarily indicating water loss is present, Recommend adjusting chemistry, which will include lowering pH, and increasing CYA ($200).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Safety Updates $500

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 4 or more N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
400
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are four main drain covers that are due to be updated, The suction side wall ports For the waterfall are not VGBA complaint and can be corrected at the equipment pad plumbing for safety ($500).

The four main drain covers themselves are due to be updated as well for safety due to age and condition ($400).

Recommend a new float ($100). Otherwise working shape.

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 does turn on and operate, but it is older and seems to only stay to certain areas of the pool and not reach others that it should = it should work another one to three years before updating or service will be required. But consider updating hoses and minor parts to allow this cleaner to function likely better for its remaining life ($105+) which will include a tail pro to help keep its tail underwater.

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

Due for minor servicing at return threaded fitting , and valve collar ($125-250+).

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 has water present inside the light lens recommend updating for safety ($700 Incan can) + install $400.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Due for Service - Updates Needed $650

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward C3020
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Swim Clear c3020, due for attention to tank o ring , elements likely due for replacment , pressure gauge , and band clamp ($650+). May be wise to consider an entire new sand filter ($650+) vs repairing this older filter.

Filter Pump Condition: Good$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair IntelliFlo Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Approx 5-7 years old. Working without issue at this time.

The conduit connection elbow is due for minor update ($125). Otherwise without issue.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Great$0

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris Pb4-60 ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Near new. Without issue.

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: Poor$805

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Super 2 Pump 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Wow, this pump does turn on and operate without issue at this time, Does appear to be an original pump and motor, And I would not anticipate this lasting longer than another 1 to 24 months before motor replacement ($805+) may be required - currently buzzing / rattling during use.

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: Due for Safety Updates$700

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

The spa has a GFCI, however the filter pump , lights are due for a GFCI update ($300). And a water bond as well ($200).

Also Note the cleaner timer was sticky and not working momentarily. It is possible this timer internal is due for service ($200).

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: N/A$1100

Overall Details

Evolving present is all original, except for some modifications to the booster and return of the pump. It would be wise to consider painting labeling and then covering from UV this equipment pad ($300). Additionally, the option to change the soft hoses to hard plumbing with assisting longevity purposes ($500). Otherwise, everything is in fair condition, The only change I would make likely is a check valve on the section side if required ($300).



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Poor
Notes

No suction side check valve.

Condition
Good
Notes

Good condition soft hoses that CAN be updated to hard.

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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $8610Est. Totals


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