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1233 Trehowell Dr., Roseville, (12:00 PM - April 14, 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: Recommend Attention $0

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

Likely a locked gate normally.

Pool Surface Condition: Wear Present - Minor Pitting $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 28' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
There are some small areas of staining or discoloration
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface is likely 15+ old. Because the surface is getting older and pitting is beginning to develop, I am seeing more of a presence of black algae due to a more habitable environment.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$6000

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal 95
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Other 4000
Mastic Repair
2000
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Around the pool, mostly seen on the west side tile line = mortar is due to be replaced / re added = heavy wear seen, also, there are many sections where the tile is loose and or nearly falling off including the skimmer throat ($4k+).

On the west side, the concrete is lifted and will need to be grind to prevent injury ($1-2k+).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $375

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 0 (Very Low) .05 (Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 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?
Yes, Heavy Algae was found Throughout 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 chlorine is low, and the pH and alkalinity are high indicative of black algae being present which it is. Recommend water treatments to resolve $375+.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $500

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 1 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Other
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The main drain cover itself has been updated to a VGBA complaint cover. However the drain is not. This can be efficiently upgraded during replaster stage ($500+).

Due for a new float, weir, weighted basket, lid ($500).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Issues Present $250

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Maytronics Robot / Pressure
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

There is no wall connected bottom cleaner present. There is a robot cleaner located on the side of the home next to the pool equipment, It appears to have been recently used. Appears to be in good to fair condition overall And likely halfway, if not, 3/4 of the way through its life cycle ($1250+). Additionally, its treads are due for replacement now ($120+) And likely minor service ($125+).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs
250

Auto-Fill Condition: $0

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

Could not be tested. As it’s automated.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1665

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 50' or less
Pool Light Notes
Light is not working / powering on at this time and may need replacement ($565+)

The light can has rust and condensation present inside the Lens recommend replacement ($700) + service ($400).

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Older - Due for Service $950

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite S7m120
Filter Notes
High Pressure - Indicating low flow, or distressed flow, with extremely high energy consumption. Recommend element replacement soon 1 - 8 weeks ($150-450)
Filter Additional Notes

Due for quarterly standard service ($150) as it is currently leaking at unions ($100) , At that time, confirm if the elements are due for replacement ($700).

Filter Pump Condition: Poor / Damaged - Working$1260

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair IntelliFlo Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This Motor has heat caused metal / paint variations. The motor remaining life is likely low Likely between 1 to 48 additional months before a replacement motor will be required ($1250+). Note that the pump is due for minor lube service to the pump Lid o ring ($10).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
1260

Booster Pump Condition: Poor / Working - Could not be fully tested$400

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

This pump could not be fully tested because the return port is blocked. Still, this motor is older and likely nearing expiration where replacement ($1250+) may be required in 12 to 48 months after use again. In the meantime, the hoses will be due for updating to hard plumbing at minimum. ($400).

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: Recommend Safety Updates$500

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

This main panel is in ideal like new condition, recommend updating the breakers to GFCI for safety ($500).

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Great $

Auxiliary Timer #1 Auxiliary Timer #2
Auxiliary Timer Additional Notes

Like new. The solar has been disabled.

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)$1000

Overall Details

The solar valving is due for service ($200) , which will likely include a new actuator ($400) and a new check valve ($200).

The plumbing is due to be painted and relabeled ($200).


Due for maintenance, medium equipment pad, Required every 10-15 years, all valving must be opened, cleaned, lubricated, and re sealed to ensure longevity of equipment.
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

Solar Valving.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Old damaged check valve

Condition
N/A
Notes

Suction side due for check valve.

Condition
N/A
Notes

The waterfall area behind the wall had some soft dirt which may be caused by excess water, Note though, when I arrived, the waterfall was running and I did not see any moisture present.

Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $12900Est. Totals


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