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953 Piermont Ct., Galt, Ca (10:00 AM - September 19, 2017)

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Equipment #1 Equipment #2 Equipment #3 Equipment #4 Equipment #5

Safety Fencing Condition: Good $125

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch, The access gate does not swing away from the pool, The fencing does not meet safety standards
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Fair (1-72 Months) $500

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 28' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
There are some small areas of staining or discoloration, The surface is slightly abrasive and not as smooth or as new and will allow more organic matter to grow as a result of the slightly abrasive surface, The pool surface has discoloration throughout due to improper water balance over time, The pool surface has heavy wear, pitting, and or missing surface areas
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The plaster surface has some signs of wear specifically on the top step out of the spa there are some small pets potentially exposing the Gunite layer underneath also on the top step of the pool there is heavy discoloration due to chemical in balance and salt cell chlorine distribution over all the plaster appears to be in fair condition however there are several areas that can be corrected for a cost less than $500 to allow this plaster to potentially last another 7 to 15 years without issue.

Tile Condition: Good$550

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal 140
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone Medium Build Up ($550) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $440

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) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 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?
355 Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment No
Additional Water Quality Notes

Fortunately there is black algae buildup throughout the swimming pool specifically around many of the plastic eyelets I go into the pool recommend brushing off all black algae while doing an underwater algae treatment ($355) to potentially eliminate all black algae.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Damaged (Needs Attention) $457

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 2 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 4x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($88)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details
The first skimmer is in *working* condition however it is missing its *float valve* ($50), The first skimmer is in *working* condition however it is missing its *skimmer weir* ($55)

Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer basket is near impossible to remove recommend replacing with a smaller skimmer basket that is ideal also it is missing its skimmer we are in skimmer flow valve recommend replacement.

The spa and the pool main drain's appear not to be 2 feet apart therefore they are not VGBA compliant recommend installing the VGBA complain drain covers for safety.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged, some major parts need to be replaced ($205) $205

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 280/380
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

This bottom cleaner is in good working condition however many parts need replacement due to age and poor condition ; wheels, swivels, tail, and most likely hose ($210). A new unit like this one cost approximately $450 however with maintenance this unit typically lasts forever as all parts are designed to be serviceable every 5 years ($100).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Good ($10)$

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

The float is in poor condition due to tape thing added to the float recommend replacement float ($10).

Pool Light Condition: Good$

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Halogen 50' or less
Pool Light Notes
Light is like new, with no water inside the lens and I would expect this light to last another 5-15 years

Spa Light Condition: Great$

Spa Light #1 Spa Light #2
Spa Light Notes
No water present inside light lens, Light is like new and I would expect this light to last another 5-15 years (new bulb)
Spa Light Additional Notes

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Filter Condition: Poor (High Filter Pressure - Low Water Qaulity - Filter Internal Replacment $150+) $255

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Clean and Clear cartridge 420
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

Due to poor water quality and higher filter pressure filter element replacement would be reckoned ($255). At that time consider tank o ring replacement ($55) and pressure gauge replacement ($10).

Filter Pump Condition: Good$

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Whisper Flo 2.0 2.00HP - 2.50HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Great, the filter pump is in great working condition; The motor is cool, the bonding wire is secured, the pump basket is free of chips and or cannot allow larger debris to bypass, the pump lid o-ring is secure with little to no air in the pump basket during operation.
Filter Pump Additional Notes
Filter Pump Additional Repairs
None

Booster Pump Condition: Great$0

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Waterway Single Speed ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Spa Jet Pump Condition: Good$

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Jandy, Waterway Single Speed Blower 1.0-1.5hp.
Spa Jet Additional Notes

Waterfall Pump Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$285

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Purex Triton Whisperflo 1.0hp 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

This pump is in good working condition however there is a leaking shaft seal that needs service ($285). Otherwise in good working condition.

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: Great $155

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Jandy 400k btu
Heater Additional Notes

Heater turns on and functions normally.

There is no drip leg for the gas line, therefore one needs to be installed ($155).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
Yes - The plug and or breaker are connected to the pool light and test and reset.
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The timer board is in working condition, with no issues found. It runs all operations and all sensors are operating except the salt cell / flow switch, as outlined in the Salt Control System section.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $

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

Salt Control Systems Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$450

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

The salt system is connected to the main panel the main panel does not detect any salt cell power indicating the salt cell is Bad ($450).

Valves & Fittings Condition: Good$630

Overall Details

Recommend 10 year valve service ($455) and re paint with UV paint ($175).


Due for maintenance, medium equipment pad, Required every 10-15 years, all valving must be opened, cleaned, lubricated, and re sealed to ensure longevity of equipment.
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
Condition
Good
Notes

Showing the worn UV paint and check valve and 2 and 3 way valves that are due for 10 year service.

Condition
N/A
Notes

Showing the two actuators in poor condition, expect 1 - 4 additioal years before both will need replacement due to age ($288 each).

Condition
Good
Notes

Showing the booster hoses in good condition, however missing some uv paint.

Condition
Good
Notes

Heater connection in fair condition with no leaks.

Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $4052Est. Totals


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