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10280 Wildhawk Dr., Sacramento, (3:00 PM - May 9, 2025)

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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
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 $400

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
25' by 45' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Blemishes present on

1. Deep end step wall
2. On deep end wall south east
3. On deep end wall north west
4. Shallow end east wall to shallow ends.
5. Shallow end north west bottom to waterfall bottom (rust present) recommend attention to remove / confirm if of issue ($400).

Tile Condition: Recommend Updates$6500

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
More than 150 Linear Feet Ideal 160
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone 1500 No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile and rock work has significant calcium buildup present. It is likely at a cost of approximately $1500 to properly remove the calcium from these.

The waterline where it meets the rock will eventually need to be re mortared, which is likely soon (1-48 months) ($2k+) at the same time the rock waterfall ($2k+)

On the flat concrete between the house and pool, there is raised concrete due for grinding for safety ($500-1k+)

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $375

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
8.0+ (Very High) 0 (Very Low) 0 (Very Low) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 100 - 140 (High) 400 - 650 (Slightly High)
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, Light Algae was found In Shade or Corners of 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 No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $964

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 3 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 3x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($264)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The main drain itself is not compliant, and all three covers should be updated for safety ($88x3).

The skimmer has signs of chlorine abuse present.

Additionally, recommend updating the weir it does appear that the weir door is older, and it is missing it’s float recommend updating the float O-ring and the appropriate sized weighted basket along with a new skimmer lid ($500).

The skimmer itself has blemishes presence on the southwest side of it. It appears it might have some minor cracking and will require some attention to re-waterproof soon if applicable, and there does appear to be an auto drain, which I am unsure if it is working, I would highly doubt it is not, and should be plugged as well ($200).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged, unit is in distressed shape and will need more than $250 in repair items currently, consider replacement options ($405-655+). $650

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

This unit is working, but it is older and showing signs of issue as it is getting stuck in one or two locations and not moving from them. Instead of updating this unit due to its high cost and proprietary issues. I recommend a far better and far superior cleaner, “the pool cleaner four wheel” at approx $500 + in line basket ($150).

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

For an unknown reason it appears they have put the two pieces together likely to prevent water loss still it does appear that this auto fill canister is in working condition at this time. The fill however does enjoy being stuck on when it’s should not be recommend service to resolve ($125-250+).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$3400

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 100'
Pool Light Notes

There are three normal sized pool lights installed. It appears that all three have water present inside the light lens. Each light can is approximately $600 x 3 + install $700. And one small spa sized light ($550) + install $350

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Due for Service $800

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Waterway 570-525
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter pressure gauge is faulty and not working correctly. The filter elements are likely due for service ($150) to confirm if the elements are due for replacement ($600) which they likely are if I had to guess.

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged$2800

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite IntelliPro 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 working currently however the display is no longer functioning correctly (or during hot weather), making it likely impossible to program. It also appears to have moisture present under the seal plate likely due to an issue with the plastic molding. Since This pump is obsolete, therefore it is likely replacement will be required ($1500-2800).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
2800

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)$2800

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Single Speed - 120v
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

The waterfall pump is buzzing, indicating it is likely expired, approximate cost to replace with a like model pump ($750-2800

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

For an unknown reason, the panel has a breaker that is not in use = 50 amp.

It is due to have its variable speed breakers updated as well as the pool light to GFCI ($300+). Also recommend adding a water bond ($300) for safety.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $

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

Salt Control Systems Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$300

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
No No No
Salt Control System Additional Notes

The salt system is no longer being used which is ideal, recommend removing the salt cell via removal ($300) or replacement would run $800-2500+

Valves & Fittings Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1000

Overall Details

This equipment pad is in direct sunlight all day long. It would be wise to consider painting the plumbing, re-labeling, and putting a UV mesh over the entire pad to prolong its life ($400). There’s also ABS installed, which should not be present recommend updating ($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
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

It appears the suction side valve is due for service ($200).

Condition
Poor
Notes

Another look at the waterfall mortar condition / has not been used in sometime.

Condition
N/A
Notes
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Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $20964Est. Totals


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