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2328 Holly Ct., Rocklin, Ca (1:00 PM - October 31, 2017)

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Front Of House Pool Spa

Equipment Pad

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Good $

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wrought Iron Around pool
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: Good $4200

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
16' by 42' 0-10% 1-12 Months
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface has heavy wear, pitting, and or missing surface areas
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Missing surface in some places down to the gunite. Otherwise there are several areas of low point and re plaster will be needed in 1 - 24 months.

Tile Condition: Good$

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal 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 tile has been recently cleaned, all tiles in good condition.

Water Quality Condition: Poor $355

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 1 (Low) 1 (Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 0 - 100 (Very 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 No Yes
Additional Water Quality Notes

The pool has either recently been drained, or there is a leak present in the swimming pool somewhere (often fixed with re plaster).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Damaged (Needs Attention) $394

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Damaged (Needs Attention) 2 Other
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
2 N/A 3 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 3x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($264)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details
The first skimmer is in *working* condition however it is missing its skimmer *float valve o-ring* ($65)
The second skimmer is in *working* condition however it is missing its skimmer *float valve o-ring* ($65)
Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer is in working condition however it is missing several critical items that ensure a proper operating skimmer and main drain.

The main drain and side wall waterfall suction ports are not VGBA compliant and no longer safe. Recommend replacement covers x3.

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

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris Polaris 360
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

This unit is in working condition however several items are in need of replacement; the hose, tail, wheels, etc ($205).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Great$

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

Pool Light Condition: Good$55

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)

All pool lights (x3) in the swimming pool are in working condition. All light niches however should be cleaned out of algae behind the light niche ($55).

Spa Light Condition: Damaged - Pool Light - Fiber Tower$1200

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

This fiber tower is in poor condition, the fiber strand is also missing, and not present in the fiber tower. It appears however, this tower is in working condition, however with several burned wires, burned transformer, and smoke smelling when on this tower should be replaced ($800 cost -1200 installed).

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Damaged $155

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Triton Sea Horse
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

This filter is leaking from the bottom manifold / this filter needs to be taken apart and examined from the inside and out, and you may find its a simple leaking manifold o ring ($175) or a crack in the manifold (most likely) and filter replacement will be neccessary ($1200). Recommend service ($155).

Filter Pump Condition: Good$

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Variable Speed 2007 Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
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

The filter pump is in working condition with no issues present.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
None

Booster Pump Condition: $

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: Good$

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Single Speed 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

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: N/A $

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

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Fair$125

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
No - Older GFI standard, tests, and resets the pool and or spa light. Recommend upgrading to GFCI standard for safety ($125)
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The panel is in working condition, however it is not being used. Still the panel is in dispair and should be put together for safety.

The filter pump has its own built in timer and the waterfall pump is connected to a switch next to the back door of the home so the panel is no longer needed as a timer panel.

The GFI plug is not GFCI compliant and recommend replacement with safety compliant plug.

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$810

Overall Details

The valve fittings are in fair condition, several need service or replacement ($455). Otherwise the plumbing should last another 10-25 years.


Due for maintenance, small 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

Jandy 3 Way Valve, recommend service.

Condition
Poor
Notes

Recommend replacement of this poor condition check valve.

Condition
Good
Notes

Recommend service on this 3 way valve.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Recommend replacement of the valve and check valve as the check valve is connected to the valve ($355).

Condition
Good
Notes

The light junction boxes, are located on the equipment pad.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $7444Est. Totals


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