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8776 Torrey Way, Elk Grove, (10:00 AM - April 21, 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

Pool Surface Condition: Blemishes Present - Worn $17000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
16' by 25' 50-100% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
The surface is slightly abrasive and not as smooth or as new and will allow more organic matter to grow as a result of the slightly abrasive surface
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface is older and fairly worn. There is also a blemish in the deep end main drain area that extends almost the entire bottom of the pool. This crack is likely structural and will require seperate repair ($5k+) at time of re plaster stage ($8-12k) which appears to be nearly now.

Surface appears to be older than 15 years old.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1150

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal 105
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Heavy Build Up ($650) 500
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile appears to be older, and then one section loose (corners) and missing (north east ) therefore recommend special attention to confirm if Tile is due to be re mortared ($500 repair of what’s seen - 2k+ re-mortar service complete ).

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) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 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, 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 Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

I do see active water loss being present at the pool filter / equipment pad.

Additionally, the chemistry is indicating we have waterloss present (low cya / cal).

Also, we do have black algae presence throughout the pool, which will require special attention to possibly remove ($375+).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $488

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
No / Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($88)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The main drain cover is a single cover. It is Older and due for updating ($88+) for safety.

The skimmer basket is stuck inside the skimmer; could not check skimmer bottom.

Likely due for a float, float o ring, weir door and weighted basket ($400). Older skimmer blemishes present.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged $200

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 280/380
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The bottom cleaner installed is relatively newer, approximately 1 to 3 years old. But non working ; internal bands broken, tail has a hole, likely more issues present. Approx cost to bring back to working ($200+).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs
200

Auto-Fill Condition: Poor ($125)$250

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

Manual fill present. Leaking during use. Recommend update

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 present is actually a spa sized light. It was unable to get it to turn on, but it does have water present inside the light lens. Replacement cost is $700 can + install $400.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Recommend Service $250

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite Pentair / Sta Rite Posi clear
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is operational. It does have a small leak at the tank O-ring ($50) additionally, the filter element due to the black algae being present, but likely need replacement after service ($200+).

Filter Pump Condition: Older - Working$125

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Single Speed 1.25+ 1.25HP - 1,50HP
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is poorly in operational condition at this time, but it is leaking out of its return fitting, which will require service to confirm issue is just there only ($125+). The motor is damaged via corrosion due to prolonged water exposure. The motor cost to replace is $750+ when failure happens.

Note, I am not very impressed overall with this pump and its longevity. A better pump would be a super flow VS at $1100 for example on costs.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
125

Booster Pump Condition: Poor / Working Condition$200

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

This pump is working, but it is leaking from its hose to PVC connection @ $10-200+ to repair, this will include the loose conduit connection.

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: Due for Safety Updates$350

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
350
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The timers are newer, and the box it’s in is older and heavily water damaged. The breakers are due to be updated for safety compliance = GFCI @ approx $300+

The timer covers are missing their plastic protective covers ($50).

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)$1600

Overall Details

Recommend painting , labeling , and covering from uv ($200+).



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

Non pvc plumbing on return side, updates to pvc would cost $600+ as I see examples of long term leaks present.

Soft hoses are getting older, updates to pvc would cost $400+

Non pvc plumbing on suction updated cost approx $400+

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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $23213Est. Totals


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