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518 Lovella Way, Sacramento, (10:00 AM - April 28, 2025)

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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
Wooden Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Older / Poor - Wear Present $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' 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, The pool surface has heavy wear, pitting, and or missing surface areas
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface is worn, slightly abrasive compared to new, blemishes present throughout. Approx age of surface is 25-30 years (looking). It is likely the surface is nearing its expiration where I am seeing wear likely nearing gunite exposure ie re plaster is then required very soon. Approximate cost to replaster a pool of this size is 8-11k+.

Tile Condition: Minor Issues Present$950

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Low 90
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Light Build Up ($450) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile is in good condition overall for its age. There is some calcium buildup present that can be removed if desired ($450+). Inside the skimmer, there is a slight separation occurring between the skimmer and tile (mortar) that will require re water proofing attention soon ($500+).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $150

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 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
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality is nearly ideal, the chlorine is very very high, the pH and alkalinity are also high. The calcium hardness and CYA levels (slightly low) are ideal overall.

I would only make minor modifications ($25+), but otherwise in ideal condition.

Note the high likelihood that the reason the chlorine is so high is due to the organic matter that is consistently present in this pool, maybe wise to consider a simple phosphate treatment to eliminate the dissolved organic matter ($125+) to help lower the chlorine level, while still maintaining quality.

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 is compliant, but the main drain itself is not. To make the main drain compliant you will likely upgrade it at time of re Plaster ($500+).

The skimmer is older and heavily chlorine damaged. We are going to need to update the float, float o-ring, weir door, weighted basket, and new skimmer lid ($500).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged, some major parts need to be replaced ($205) $205

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

This unit is due for some attention / service - as it’s only staying in the deep end mostly / not functioning normally. Also its service will include new tires and some minor repair to its body + likely hose swivel addition ($205+).

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 Manual Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The manual fill is an operating condition but it does appear, though however it has had some specialty epoxy work performed to it to help waterproof its connections. Even though it is not leaking heavily now, only slightly, it would be wise to consider updating these connections for longevity purposes soon ($125-250+).

Pool Light Condition: Service Recommended$250

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Tower Fed Fiber Optic 50' or less
Pool Light Notes

The pool light is a fiber optic tower fed unit, does turn on and operate at this time. It would be wise if desiring longevity of this unit to clean out its internal chamber as it is highly susceptible to debris, which would then stop its cooling fan from operating ($125+). The lens appears to have some buildup present that likely will only need some minor cleaning / service ($125+).

Note that the replacement for this unit would be a LED light emitter ($150-300+) and power center ($100+).

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Near New - Working Condition $0

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Cnc plus 420
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is fairly new less than four years old. The pressure indicates the filter elements have been cleaned fairly recently. I do not see any major issues present with this filter currently, but when the pump is shut down and the water settles inside the filter, I do hear the air bleed assembly losing air - which may require a simple replacement ($25) to resolve this issue if water loss is present, which is not seen at this time.

Filter Pump Condition: Ideal Working Condition$0

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

The filter pump is in working condition without issue at this time. This Pump is approximately 10 years old with very little issues present. The only issue seen is the display panel of the pump has been sun exposed for a period of time, causing the buttons to become cracked. Wise to consider being more religious about keeping this lid close to prolong the life of this critical panel.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Working - Recommend Minor Repair$200

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Boost Rite
Booster Pump Additional Notes

This booster pump is in working condition. Showing signs of previous leaks being present in the seal plate, but it does not appear to be leaking now.

The only area of concern is the hoses, specifically, the return hose that has been puttied with some type of putty Paste, instead of simply re securing these fittings / do hard plumbing instead ($200+)

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 board is in working condition, does appear to have a timer inside of its timer housing, that functions the booster pump while the filter pump appears to have its own built in time schedule. It will be wise to consider updating the breakers to GFCI for safety ($300). Otherwise working without issue at this time.

Also, it may be wise to consider adding a water bond as well for peak safety measures ($300+).

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: Fair - Working Condition$525

Overall Details

The plumbing present is all working without leaks at this time. I would only recommend re painting and re-labeling soon ($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
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

There are three return jet heads total. Two are located in the shallow end and one in the deep end, and another ? for an unknown reason it appears that one of the returns has been capped off. It would be wise to open this and or investigate why this has been capped ($125 service call).

Additionally, it would be wise to consider updating the return jet heads for the variable speed pump ($200+).

Condition
Poor
Notes

The paint is nearing expiration and should be repainted soon 1-5 years.

Condition
N/A
Notes

When the sprinklers come on on the east side of the property, they do show that water from the landscape will enter the pool - further, making the need to do phosphate treatment, especially at the beginning of the year before spring.

Condition
Good
Notes

A working cover, seen in the shed.

Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $3630Est. Totals


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