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2062 Blackheath Ln., Roseville, (1:00 AM - April 25, 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
Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
Access was through home
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Blemishes Seen - Overall Fair $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
16' by 37' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

There are blemishes seen some on the deepest step on the entry steps. There appears to likely be a wet spot stain present up upon the initial plastering stage that runs down from the floor cleaning to the main drain. To me the surface appears to be approximately 5 to 10 years old.

Tile Condition: Issues Present$7000

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
N/A N/A
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
N/A or none
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

On the east side of the pool, closest to the Greenbelt, it appears that the raised concrete areas are settling down.

On the raised waterfall attached to the pool it is likely that this area is also being affected by the settling, and will require Repair ($1-5k+) to be able to use, to prevent water from sneaking through, and causing more settling.

Next to the coping specifically on 3/4 around the pool, we are seeing multiple elevation fluctuations likely caused by this settling, these affected areas will likely require grinding + mastic filling for temporary repair / injury prevention ($2k+) now. Vs long term rip out and replace ($5-10k+).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $0

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 0 (Very Low) 1 (Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 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?
No Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality is indicating that the calcium hardness may be maintained, but the CYA is not / potential water loss = as we are seeing water loss on equipment pad currently + the auto fill is running continuously.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Damaged (Needs Attention) $3900

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Damaged (Needs Attention) 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 3 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are what appeared to be two separate main drain covers along with an in floor cleaning main drain. It would be wise to consider updating all three of these when they reach seven years old.

The skimmer on the north side of the pool, has a crack in it and will require either temporary repair ($100) or eventually replacement ($1500-3500+).

Skimmer is also missing its float and float o ring, recommend weighted basket as well ($400).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Good $25

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Dolphin S300
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

This unit isn’t working condition. It’s going to need some new tracks in the next one to three months ($25+).

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
Yes No Float Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The automatic filler is in working condition, however, it is running consistently, which generally gives me an indication that water loss may be present, recommend confirmation of this by doing minor service ($20+) to this float and confirming after service.

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 does turn on and function, but to me it appears that there is likely water present inside the light lens recommend updating ($700 can + install $400) after confirmation.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: $200

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

Filter is leaking from its tank O-ring and it is a possibility that the filter filter itself may be compromised due to the age and condition.

Still recommend service to the tank O-ring / elements to confirm status ($200+).

Filter Pump Condition: $0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Pump is in working condition, without any major issue, except for the start stop button is delaminating and will allow water to enter this relatively expensive and obsolete controller, therefore recommend a close eye when consider considering this panel access door must be kept shut.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

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: Poor $500

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Hayward California Pools and Spa
Heater Additional Notes

This heater is in working condition. A true surprise. I would not anticipate this heater lasting longer than another day, and every day after that is a miracle.

Once this heater does fail, it would be wise to consider a replacement versus any type of repair. Which is likely the reason it is still working today with brand new screws present, showing that it had been previously worked on relatively recently to get it “functioning”. Note one way that this heater will show that it is failing is when it fails to heat past 100°.

The cost for a new heater is approximately $4800 installed for a 400,000 BTU natural gas heater. It would be wise. You also consider adding a heater bypass to help prolong the life of the heaters elements ($500-1k+).

In the meantime, a drip leg is not present on the gas line ($500+) . It should be for longevity purposes of this heater or the next.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Recommend Safety Updates$600

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

Equipment is being controlled by a set of light switches, a single automatic, yellow dial timer the power is a variable speed pump with a built-in timer.

It would be wise to consider updating the breakers to GFCI ($300) for water safety. And also adding a water bond ($300) to bring this up to 2025 standards.

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)$1950

Overall Details

The equipment pad is not covered from UV and should be repainted and re-labeled ($300+).



Yes, the equipment pad does have a thinning layer of UV protectant paint, and it is due to be re-painted and / or have a UV shade device ($50+) placed over the top / sides of equipment pad to help ensure long PVC piping life AS WELL AS 2x+ or more equipment life., 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

Broken leaking three-way valve recommend updating ($200)

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Leaking waterfall valve recommend service ($200).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

The in floor cleaning system does not appear to have been used in the past several years. It would likely be considered wise to clear this and confirm why it’s not being used. Service will be required ($500) + likely parts updating ($750+).

Condition
N/A
Notes
Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $15295Est. Totals


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