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2516 El Vita Way, Carmichael, Ca (11:00 AM - August 28, 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: Propped Open $0

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The access gate does not swing away from the pool, The fencing does not meet safety standards, 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: Likely Newer - Blemishes Present $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 28' 0-10% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface has blemishes present, marks seen in the shallow and steps, and in the center of the shallow end. Because of the low water clarity, it is difficult to confirm blemishes. Overall, the plaster feels relatively new less than five years old.

Tile Condition: Issues Present $0

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
N/A High 95
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic N/A or none
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile is all original, there are some gaps forming between some of the tiles, likely in the next 10 years, this will be refilled with new mortar ($100+).

The coping around The Pool is getting closer to a need for service likely in the next one to 10 years ($500+).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $360

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 0 (Very Low) 1 (Low) 120 - 150 (High) 70 - 100 (Slightly 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?
Yes, Heavy Algae was found Throughout Pool, A phosphate treatment ($85) will help reduce dissolved organics (100-1000ppb) by coagulating organics for 7-10 days allowing collection to occur on the filter. A filter cleaning is required after treatment., An enzyme treatment would reduce dissolved organics additionally through enzyme breakdown and oxidization ($65), Filter Cleaning and Filter Treatment 1 - 10 days after treatments would help reduce and eliminate algae and organic debris ($125) Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment
Additional Water Quality Notes

There is yellow algae present throughout and it will likely require a drain light Acid Wash, pipe purge, and refill re chem ($950) vs treatments ($360+) as the best option due to severity of algae.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Older Skimmer - Newer Main Drain Cover $500

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Older Skimmer - Newer Main Drain Cover 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 skimmer is much older. The lid is likely due for updating, as well as the basket and the weir door ($500+).

Main drain in The Pool has a new compliant cover, but the main drain itself is not VGBA compliant.

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: 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 leaking during use and should be repaired ($125-250+)

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1350

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

There appears to be water present inside the light lens, recommend updating safety (Pentair $950 led white light can) + install ($400).

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Fair / Damaged - Recommend Service $300

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Waterway 570-325
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

This filter is fairly sun beaten with its fiberglass showing through on the top, it is leaking out of its drain plug o-ring ($100), and it is possible the filter, gauges, incorrect, and are not working correctly ($50). Recommend service to confirm element status + alage treatments ($150+)

Filter Pump Condition: Poor / Damaged$1150

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Dura Glas 2 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is no longer connected or secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This filter pump is leaking, slow to start, and it sounds as if it is at half speed. Additionally, the check valve in front of the Pump is due to be updated as well, the pump lid ring is due to be serviced. And the shaft seal is likely compromised.

To potentially get this very old pump leak free and the check valve replaced, and a new motor soon = $1150+ vs a new variable speed Superflo Vs at $1100 + install ($500+).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
1150

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$300

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
300
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The timer internals is present and relatively new, recommend updating the breaker to GFCI for safety, also fixing the switch to ensure it’s waterproof, and covering the timer terminals ($300+).

Auxiliary Timer Condition: $

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

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: Fair - Working Condition$1050

Overall Details

the pool equipment pad is unprotected from the sun and should be for longevity ($50+). It appears that the return is copper, but the suction may be PVC.



Condition
Notes
Condition
Notes
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

It appears there is a junction connector above the pool light that should be brought behind the wall and raised up more than 12 inches above waterline for safety ($500) if it’s a splice.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

The handrails are no longer correctly fixed, and will need adjustments ($200+).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Also recommend adding a bonding wire / water bond ($300+).


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $5260Est. Totals


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