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8566 Briarbrook Cir., Orangevale, (4:00 PM - April 30, 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 safety fencing is in good working conditon, 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 $12300

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
10K - 15K Gallons Fiberglass
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 25' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

There are several blemishes present throughout the surface.

The east wall has most of the bubbling occurring. The entry steps has unusual buildup present. The waterline has unusual markings and blemishes present. The middle shallow end has likely a patch or where marking that will need to be temporary repaired ($300+) soon. The deep end step has cracks and spiderweb check cracking from damage.

There is sediment or debris on the bottom of the pool, making it harder to identify existing issues.

Typically surfaces, such as these which is an epoxy likely over a fiberglass shell, can last 20 to 30 years or longer this surface does appear to be in that age range and showing it’s due for re surfacing in the next 1-24 months ($8-12k+).

Tile Condition: N/A$0

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

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $20

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) 20 - 50 (Low) 100 - 140 (High) 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

Water quality is nearly ideal. The only change I would make is decreasing the pH and alkalinity ($20).

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 1
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
300
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The main drain is potentially this outlet / inlet port - and if so will require a specialty cover to be installed on it for safety ($300).

The skimmer lid is due for replacement there is no weir door installed. Also recommend a weighted basket ($200).

Skimmer is older, likely original.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: $0

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

Auto-Fill Condition: Great$0

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

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 has water present inside the light lens. Recommend replacement for safety. Light can $700+ and 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 $450

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Clean and Clear 150/200 sf
Filter Notes
High Pressure - Indicating low flow, or distressed flow, with extremely high energy consumption. Recommend element replacement soon 1 - 8 weeks ($150-450)
Filter Additional Notes

Filter is very high-pressure indicating the elements is likely due for replacement ($250) which can be confirmed after service ($150). Also the pressure gauge while very cool and Older is due for a replacement ($50).

Filter Pump Condition: Older - Working$400

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Whisperflo 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This filter pump is working, however it’s highly stressed because the filter is so dirty, recommend service to the filter ASAP to help prolong the life of this poor innocent three-quarter horsepower pump. Note that the motor is a new motor compared to the older Pump housing, but both are likely older than 10 years. The motor is very hot to the touch indicating high stress.

I do see a leak at the return that will likely need to be repaired soon ($300) additionally, the pump O-ring and likely pump basket will be due as well ($100).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
400

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: Good $100

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Hayward CSPA XI
Heater Additional Notes

This heater is working (indicator light only) but I do see hot water coming from the return located underneath the pool light - It is an 1100 W heater. I would want to run it for several hours to confirm if it is in fact truly working or not. Likely more than 10 -24 hours before confirming working status.

The heater is due to be bonded as well for safety ($100).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Recommend safety updates$350

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

The breakers are all compliant currently.

It would be wise to consider updating to a water bond ($300) and covering the electrical timer terminals ($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: Poor - Recommend Updates$1400

Overall Details

The equipment pad is due to be painted labeled and covered from UV using a UV mesh like blanket ($300+).



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 low-cost low quality ball valves installed all three should be updated ($100 X 3).

Condition
N/A
Notes

I am unsure what this pipe goes to except for a potential air induction.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

The old pool light housing appears to be metal and is likely due for attention. Recommend closer inspection to confirm status ($300+).

Condition
Poor
Notes

This skimmer connection is also likely due for service at the time of resurfacing ($500+).

Condition
Great
Notes

Most ideal returns. There appears to be two returns on the shallow end and likely one return underneath the pool light.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $16745Est. Totals


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