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2812 Panay Ct., Carmichael, Ca (9:00 AM - May 21, 2025)

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Front Of House Pool Spa

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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
Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch, 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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $15000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Fiberglass
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
20' by 30' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Recommend re-surface as soon as possible
Pool Surface Additional Notes

There are blemishes present throughout the surface they are seen mostly in the walls corners, entry steps and one or two large blemishes in the deep end, and one in the shallow end, as well as several smaller blemishes.

The surface appears to be a fiberglass with one obvious large missing section in the deep end, one blemish in the side wall deep end, one in the deep end near the large blemish, and one crack in the shallow end, where all will need to be temporarily repaired immediately ($1000+) to prevent water loss, if directly on Concrete or gunite, but it does appear that it is likely plaster underneath the fiberglass.

Additionally, where the tile meets the fiberglass it has a dark grout line that may be wearing through in general.

Overall, it would be wise to consider resurfacing soon due to the amount of wear and blemishes seen = 1-48 + months.

The typical cost to resurface something like this would run likely between 12 and 15,000+.

Tile Condition: Recommend Attention$125

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet High 110
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic N/A or none No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The concrete decking around the pool is nearly new with a new fresh water stop installed.

The waterline tile is in like new condition.

The east side of the pool concrete has a wet area and bubbles coming out of the return line, recommend confirming if this is related to the pool having issue via service / seeing if it’s maintaining moist status during non operation of the pool vs during ($125+).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $375

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 1 (Low) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 0 - 20 (Very 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?
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
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality is good overall, but I do see a few formations of algae present, I initially thought that some of the areas on the step were potentially black algae, and that is confirmed. Also the south east corner is as well. It’s also in some of the rough areas of the tile to surface transition. Approx $375-500+ to assist in eliminating the algae present via treatments (1-4 treatments).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Damaged (Needs Attention) $9500

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 1 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Other
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The main drain appears to have been blocked (due to issue in skimmer or compromised condition / both), via some type of cover ?!although I do see rust stains around the main drain as well so hard to confirm type of cover or blockage used - either way issue may be in fact related to the housing (mounting), recommend additional attention to confirm status ($125 = underwater examination).

The skimmer is original, and what appears to be some sealant used around the throat, bottom, and juncture (to help prolong remaining life) especially between the tile and the skimmer.

However due to the issue at the main drain (which it’s likely repair to allow it to function again is 1-4k+) and the need for a new skimmer ($3500-4500+ installed) due to its water loss status = Recommend attention to both of these areas as they are very old and obviously pre existing issues present. Recommend attention here as a first priority.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Fair, minimal parts needed for tune-up ($105) $105

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

The bottom cleaner seems to be working very well. The only thing I can complain about is the tires are due to be updated soon, not now, at less than $105.

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

Working without major issue. It appears to have a very simple leak that can be repaired via service ($125-250).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$800

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 50' or less
Pool Light Notes

The pool light is Older. There’s obvious water present inside the light lens. Recommend replacement of the can ($400-1100+) for safety + install $400.

No, there are several options of lights ranging from low cost $300 color changing Amazon lights, to high cost high longevity $1100 -12 V “non lethal” LED lights.

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Fair Overall - Damaged - Recommend Service $700

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Ccp420
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter pressure gauge is faulty ($50), and additionally, it is likely that the filter elements are due for service ($150) and at the time of service recommend confirming if the elements are due for replacement ($500+).

Filter Pump Condition: Fair - Working$125

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 no longer connected or secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This pump is in working condition, without any major issue present. It does Appear that the drain plugs have been sealed, which ideally would just be serviced to resolve any leaking issues ($125+).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
125

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: $

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Spa Jet Additional Notes

Waterfall Pump Condition: $

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

Auxiliary Pump A Condition: $

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: $

Auxiliary B #1 Auxiliary B #2
Auxiliary Pump B Brand Auxiliary Pump B Model Horsepower
Auxiliary Pump B Additional Notes

Heater Condition: $

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Heater Additional Notes

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Recommend Safety Updates$350

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

The electric panel is located right here next to the pool equipment, it is a very old panel and it does not appear to have a GFCI dedicated for the variable speed pump ($100+), it does have a GFCI for the pool light that also should be updated for safety once the light gets replaced ($50). Additionally, you will also likely pay an electrician $200 to install those and also ideally take out this old timer that’s no longer being used and using substandard connections.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Good $

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

The solar controller is in working condition, with a working actuator and working temperature sensors.

Salt Control Systems Condition: $

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)$1250

Overall Details

The pool equipment pad is due to be covered from UV using a UV mesh $50. And it would also be wise to consider repainting and re-labeling ($100).

I do see two issues on the equipment pad one the solar check valve is noticeably due for a replacement ($400) and there is a section on the pump suction side that is cracked and will need to be replaced and ideally install a check valve here as well ($400).

Also note that it appears we have an inch and a half section and an inch and a quarter return, the return is obviously copper and it is likely the suction is as well.



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

Older solar, check valve recommend updating.

Condition
Poor
Notes

It would be wise to consider servicing these solar valves internal O-rings require required every 10 to 15 years ($150x2).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

A close-up of the split in the suction side plumbing.

Condition
Notes

Recommend confirming if the handrail and diving board are bonded.

Condition
Poor
Notes

There appears to be a high voltage / or telephone wire of some kind connected over the pool. Recommend removing for safety.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $28705Est. Totals


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