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3219 Greenwood Ave., Sacramento, Ca (9:00 AM - October 21, 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
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch, The fencing does not meet safety standards
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

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

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 30' 10-50% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
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 pool plaster is down to its last 25% of life, with corners of the steps edges exposing to gunite as well as several stress areas and discolorations. Plaster is approx 22 - 30 years old and will expire in the next 1 - 72 months, and a re plaster will be required ($3800 - 4200). Water loss is not present due to water chemistry, indicating longer remaining life left (72 + months if very well maintained and some areas of concern were plaster patched for longevity ($300 - 700+).

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1100

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Medium Build Up ($550) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The tile is missing grout, and certain tiles have been chipped. However no large areas of loose or missing tiles. Recommend re groutting ($550+) for longevity in the next 1 - 72 months.

Medium Calcium build up should also be removed from tiles ($550).

Water Quality Condition: Good $85

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 150+ (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 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?
0 Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment No
Additional Water Quality Notes

Water chemistry is for looks only and not for swimming. Recommend water balance before swimming.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $284

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Good 1 1 Drain - Not Present or Damaged ($58)
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 1 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 2x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($176)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details
The first skimmer is in *working* condition however it is missing its *float valve* ($50)
Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Both the pool and the spa main drains are not VGBA complaint and should be upgraded for safety.

The skimmer is in working condition, however minor repairs are needed for ideal condition.

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

Unit is missing a few items that can easily be replaced to bring this unit to good working condition; noew hose ($101) , new tail ($15), and a few maintenance items.
Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: $

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Pool Light Condition: Poor$785

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 100'
Pool Light Notes
Light is in fair condition and I would expect this light to last another 1-5 years, recommend cleaning light fixture ($55)

After arriving to the property I found the light breaker tripped, and not off. Indicating that after use this light can fails, and should be replaced soon for safety ($575). Also the light breaker does not properly trip and or is not GFCI compliant ($155) and should be replaced for safety as well.

Spa Light Condition: $

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Poor (High Filter Pressure - Low Water Qaulity - Filter Internal Replacment $150+) $260

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward, Leslies Generic Branded from Hayward
Filter Notes
Normal to High Filter Pressure - Indicating a filter cleaning ($85) is necessary to identify filter element quality of life, if elements were recently cleaned this is indicating element replacement is needed in the next 1 - 24 months ($150-450)
Filter Additional Notes

The filter element ($150), gauge ($55), and tank o ring ($55) should all be serviced and or replaced. Otherwise I would expect this unit to last another 1 - 15 additional years if covered from UV.

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged$275

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Jandy ≤ 0.99HP
Filter Pump Condition
The motor on this pump is no longer water tight, Water leaking from the shaft seal, Water leaking from the return and/ or suction sides of pump connection(s)., The bonding wire is no longer connected or secure
Filter Pump Notes
Good, the filter pump is in good working condition; The motor is warm or slightly hot, some air in the pump basket, motor is hot to the touch, recommend upgrading the status of this pump by; cleaning, lubricating, and resealing all pump suction and return side fitting o-rings.
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Approx $155 - 275 in repairs to bring this pump to good working condition.
Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Great$

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris PB4-60 - Single Speed ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Return hose is UV compromised and should be UV painted for longer life.

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: N/A $

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

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
NO
Board & Timer Additional Notes

This timer is in fair to poor condiiton, and if the main filter pump is replaced with an energy efficient pump then this timer panel is no longer needed for use. Otherwise this panel is in poor working condition with no changes recommended immediately (other than on off clips). These timers will expire in 1 - 72 months ($155 x 2 ).

Breaker replacement is recommended and outlined in pool light.

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$1075

Overall Details

All valving is older than 20+ years and is in fair to poor / damaged working condition.

However it will all need replacement in the next 1 - 72 months ($1075).


Replacement of valving is required.
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
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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $3409Est. Totals

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