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7408 Mooncrest Way, Sacramento, (2:00 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: Other $0

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Safety Fencing Notes
Access was through home
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
16' by 32' 50-100% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface has heavy wear, pitting, and or missing surface areas
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface is heavily worn and likely through to the gun night seen mostly in the deep end in small patches. There is also a previous repair perform near the pool light that has calcium fishers coming through it (cracks). There’s also calcium fisher in the shallow end wall. It is likely this surface has less than 1 to 48 months of remaining life left As Plaster typically last up to 30 years, and it appears that this Plaster is likely older than that. Estimated cost to re plaster this Pool & Spa $10 - 15k

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$2750

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal 120
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic 750 2000
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The Spa spill over tile has missing mortar present, There are missing tiles around the pool, mostly seen on the east side and spill over, and the skimmer throat / top , all is likely will need to be re mortared soon due to age and condition ($2k+).

There is calcium buildup present mostly seen on the waterline tile that can be removed for approximately $750.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $425

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 20 - 50 (Low) 100 - 140 (High) 400 - 650 (Slightly High)
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 quality is indicating that the pH is due to be modified and likely the CYA soon ($50), and algae removal treatments ($375).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $700

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 1
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
300
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Both main drain covers in the pool and two in the spa are due to be updated for safety ($100x3).

The skimmer is older, likely older than 20 years with chlorine wear present. Recommend updating the basket, float, float, ring, and lid $400.

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

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

The bottom cleaner is due for a new tail and likely some minor updates, which would include hose swivels and possibly tires ($105).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Good ($10)$20

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Working small leak present on fill valve handle, likely due for minor service ($10-20+).

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 less than 25 feet from the light junction box. The pool light has obvious water condensation inside the light lens recommend updating for safety $700 can + install $400.

Spa Light Condition: Damaged$1100

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

The spotlight has even more condensation present inside the light lens recommend updating for safety $700 can + install $400.

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Poor - Due for Updates $500

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Cartridge ?
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is very old and likely due for updates ($750-3k+). Recommend service in the meantime Which may include new filter elements , Pressure gauge, etc ($500+).

Filter Pump Condition: Poor - Due for Updates$750

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Unlabeled Pump Single Speed
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This is a very old pump. Additionally, its pump lid is annoying and difficult to open and clean on a weekly basis. On top of that is vibrating heavily, indicating the motor is likely due for updating ($750+). To consider replacement instead ($1250-2800+).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
750

Booster Pump Condition: Fair - Working$500

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

This booster pump is relatively new less than five years old and in working condition. It is vibrating, though, indicating that the motor bearings are likely due for service ($500+).

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) $4800

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Unlabeled Heater TeleDyne Laars
Heater Additional Notes

Heater is older and no longer in functional Condition. A replacement heater would likely run $4800+ installed.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Older - Due for Safety Updates$500

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

Recommend updating the panel to support GFCI for the pumps and the pool light ($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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1500

Overall Details

This is older, copper plumbing appears to be approximately inch and a half. Recommend updating to be able to control flow from the pool and or Spa ($1500+).



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
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

A picture of the light gfi due for updates = detailed in board and timer section.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Old copper valves.

Condition
N/A
Notes

Plug present.

Condition
N/A
Notes
Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $14750Est. Totals


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