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16795 Round Valley Cir, Grass Valley, (9:00 AM - April 30, 2025)

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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
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $9999

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
16' by 40' 10-50% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
The surface appears to no longer be water tight at this time
Pool Surface Additional Notes

4 large cracks seen in mid deep end west wall.

2 large cracks seen in mid deep end west wall.

1 small crack seen on south east tile into some plaster.

Surface is likely no longer water tight. And structure is likely no longer ideal. Surface only replacement would run 10-15k to re surface. Unfortunately this is not the only issue present and will require additional unknown cost re gunite / structure / etc that can be estimated by a general pool contractor.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$9999

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal 115
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone Other No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Waterline tile = Uneven level, .5-1” lower on south west end. Non correctable at this stage.

Calcium build up present, cost to remove $750+.

Coping stone border = loose coping stones / areas of missing grout = Cost to re apply $1-2k+. But it appears the coping issues are more foundational vs simple de lamination issues due to age.

Therefore because we are seeing so settling around the entire pool, mostly seen on the west side. It is likely all of these coping stones / concrete border walk way will require attention + repair soon ($10-20k+) = Cannot provide a true construction cost estimate until opening up affected areas.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $550

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 5 - 10 (Slightly High) 5 - 10 (Slightly High) 20 - 50 (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?
No Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

Low water clarity. High chlorine. Normal levels of cal hardness, slightly low levels of cya = generally an indicator of some water loss.

Water is cloudy at approx 50% visibility. Making surface issues difficult to identify.

It will likely require treatments including 2x phosphate and enzyme treatments to remove obvious water spillover from landscape. To bring this body back to perfect clear expect $375-550+.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Issues Present - Recommend Attention $800

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Issues Present - Recommend Attention 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
300
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Main drain x 3 ($100) are due to be updated due to age and condition.

Skimmer parts are due to be updated ; float , float o ring, weir, weighted basket, and likely a new skimmer lid soon ($500).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: $0

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

Robot cleaner present. Not connected to pool.

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 canister has settled and compromised. The can appears to be water tight but in damaged condition. Additionally the fill was off yet water was seen coming through the threads generally indicating either not enough Teflon is present, or the thread has been split and filling constantly and therefore can replacement will also be required. Recommend repair now ($125-250) to confirm if replacement can is needed now or soon ($1500+).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1675

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 50' or less
Pool Light Notes
Water Present inside light lens ($575+)

Light can is $700+. Install labor $400.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Likely of Issue - Damaged $1000

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

Poor physical condition filter.

The filter is showing signs of issue = water clarity.

Likely the elements are due for updating ($500) the internals may be compromised ($300+) and the pressure gauge ($50) is due for updating. It may require a full o ring reset soon as well ($300) can be determined at service ($150+).

Filter Pump Condition: Older - Working$50

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair IntelliFlo Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Some vibration heard, but overall operating without issue. Recommend minor service to lid o ring / o
Ring replacement ($50).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
50

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$100

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Northstar
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Working, minor leak seemingly at lid o ring only ($100). Recommend service to resolve.

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$750

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
750
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Right timer is not functioning correctly. Likely due to water ingress. Will require repalcment to properly function the future bottom cleaner pump if desired ($150+).

I would expect that the breakers are due to be updated for safety to GFCI ($300). And it would be wise to consider adding a water bond for an additional level of safety ($300).

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $200

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

This solar Controller appears to be working, but it will need an update to the solar temperature sensor as it is showing an error ($200). Otherwise, I did appear to be fully functioning and controlling the actuator present.

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)$2000

Overall Details

Valving is older. All seemingly original. Generally, it is required every 10 to 20 years to redo valving O-rings / seals, and it appears it hasn’t been done in the past. This typical Service would likely cost ($150-800+) The higher end cost would be if valve bodies or check valve bodies are due for replacement which they likely are, due to age and condition.

Additionally, the two way low quality ball valves are due to be replaced ($800) with high-quality Jandy valves if desiring perfect operation.

Also recommend repainting and re-labeling the equipment pad, which would include a new UV mesh thrown over like a blanket to protect the plastic equipment and plumbing ($400).



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

Recommend updates to plumbing, older ball valves.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

These are the older solar plumbing fittings that can be removed if desired, or simply updated in the initial estimate for re-valving and re-plumbing

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

This is the light switch that does not appear to be functioning and maybe wise to just remove this and install a simple smart plug switch ($50).

Condition
Poor
Notes

This chlorinator can still be used if desired by replacing the mineral pack and the chlorine packs ($200). But since there’s already a chlorinator present, it may be wise to remove this ($200) to prevent potential leaks and water loss.

Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $27373Est. Totals


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