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8282 Cabochon Way, Sacramento, (4:00 PM - April 16, 2025)

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Equipment Pad

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Recommend Attention $125

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wrought Iron Around pool
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

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $14000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 25' 10-50% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface has heavy wear, pitting, and or missing surface areas
Pool Surface Additional Notes

For an unknown reason, the plaster above the pool light has heavy pressure blasting markings present, these areas likely will have to be filled in with some temporary repair ($100+). Around the returns I am also seeing heavy. Wear likely missing Plaster to the gunite, these areas will likely need temp repair ($100x2). Note that the surface has many abnormal blemishes present, including small check cracks seen mostly on the bottom and the steps, and if the temporary repairs are performed, it is possible that the surface has some potential remaining life present (1-48 months). Again, we are seeing rust colored stains in the shallow end and in the deep end, possibly rebar issues and if so, expect a cost of + $1-2k to repair during the re plaster stage (worst case).

Otherwise, a re-plastering of this pool would be wise to consider as it is likely the best value ($8-12k+).

Tile Condition: Calcium Present$600

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal 90
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic 600 No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile is in fair condition overall. There is calcium buildup on at least 3/4 of the tiles that can be removed with service ($600+).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $350

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) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 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?
Yes, Light Algae was found In Shade or Corners of Pool No Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

Do you want a chemistry isn’t leaning me towards thinking that water loss is present except I am seeing water loss currently present at The Pool equipment pad from the pump and other various pieces. Recommend recheck in one to 30 days to confirm.

There is algae present in this pool that will need to be treated for approximately 200 to 350 to properly eliminate this includes cleaning the filter elements x2.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $400

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 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
200
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The main drain covers are due to be updated for safety ($200+) due to age and condition.

The skimmer has a 3” chlorine cookie inside of it, this is not ideal and does cause damage. The skimmer has one unusual mark on the back of the skimmer, and blemishes seen on the water line.

Recommend a new float , float o ring, weighted basket ($200).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Working - Older $0

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

This is a low cost hundred dollar bottom cleaner that is working at this time, a better unit or as I would classify it in an A+ unit, is “the pool cleaner four wheel” with an in-line leaf basket Pentair , at approx $600 when this cleaner expires.

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 Float Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The auto fill float appears to be broken and running continuously. Recommend attention to resolve ($125-250).

Pool Light Condition: Working - Due for Cleaning$100

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

The pool light is working, to me it appears that the lightbulb was replaced with an LED bulb in an older can, and therefore may only last for one to 24 months before replacement ($700 new can + install $400) will be required. Recommend cleaning this light can on the lens which is appears to be dirty as well as behind the can in the niche ($100) to verify its actual status.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Poor / Damaged - Possibly Working Condition $700

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward C4025 SwimClear
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

This filter is older and heavily sun damaged. It is leaking from its tank seal ($125+) and does appear to be due for filter service ($125) to confirm if the elements are due for replacement ($400). No, the pressure gauge also may be faulty ($50). Vs a new filter $750-2800+.

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged / Poor - Working Condition$500

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Northstar 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This pump is an older Northstar pump that does appear to be leaking from its pump lid And not fully being able to prime. I would classify this pump as overall in poor working condition. It is likely that this pump will need a new pump Lito ring basket and if leaking at it, seal plate, the seal plate and shaft seal ($500+). And this Motor is very very old and may be due for a new replacement motor in the next 1 to 24 months ($750-1500). Vs a new pump $750-2800.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
500

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: N/A $

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Heater Additional Notes

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Recommend Safety Updates$600

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
600
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The timer is in working condition. The Pool light switch is also in working condition. The breakers to the pump and light receptacle are due to be updated for safety compliance ($300) and also consider adding a water bond ($300).

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $

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

Salt Control Systems Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$2250

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
Yes No No Yes
Salt Control System Additional Notes

The salt system is in damaged addition likely the panel and the salt cell are both due for replacement ($2250+). The display is not working and the indicator lights indicate the salt cell is no longer functioning.

Valves & Fittings Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$3000

Overall Details

The Valving present is due for updates, including the solar shut off and the check valve as well as the three-way valve for the solar and the leaking check valve after the pump ($1500+). As well as repainting and re-labeling this equipment pad ($300). And also considering removing the salt system / solar, if no longer being used.



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

Leaking check

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Leaking solar

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

There is no handle present for this valve and there is a chunk missing from the valve body. Recommend repaired to this valve ($1200+) which will require digging up this area and updating this entire apparatus. This is the apparatus that is controlling the waterfall flow, which should not be activated every time the pump runs, but instead only during some use.

Condition
N/A
Notes

Auxiliary ground.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Recommend bonding all metal within 4 feet of pool water ($?).


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $22875Est. Totals


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