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6461 Miles Ln., Carmichael, Ca (11:00 AM - December 27, 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 $125

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing does not meet safety standards
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

The fencing is in good condition however needs to self-close and self latch. Recommend enclosing pool area or lock doors leading to pool for safety.

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

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
15' by 30' 10-50% 7-15 Years
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 heavy wear, pitting, and or missing surface areas
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The pool surface has pitting present on the plaster below the painted surface. The paint will only last another 1 - 3 years while the plaster may only last another 2 - 5 years. Recommend re plaster soon ($3800-4500 Light re plaster vs ($5000-6000 complete).

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$900

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Low 120
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Light Build Up ($450) Less than 20 tiles ($450)
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

There are several areas of missing tile including the spa spill over into the pool recommend re-tiling the pool ($1500-2500) in the next 1 to 10 years otherwise tile repair will cost ($450-800).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $300

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.2 - 7.6 (Slightly High) 0 (Very Low) 0 (Very Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 70 - 100 (Slightly High) 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?
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), An enzyme treatment would reduce dissolved organics additionally through enzyme breakdown and oxidization ($65), 0 Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment Yes
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water is new and recently changed I recommend balancing pool for the spring and summer ($250-450).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Damaged (Needs Attention) $530

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 1 1
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 2x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($176)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details
The first skimmer is in good working condition with a working used skimmer float weir and an in tact, in place, used skimmer float valve and float valve seal, *new skimmer basket* ($15), The first skimmer is in *working* condition however it is missing its *float valve* ($50)
The second skimmer is in *working* condition however it is missing its *skimmer weir* ($55), The second skimmer is *not in working* condition as it's missing its *float valve*, recommend installing *float valve seal* ($105), The second skimmer is *not in working condition* as it's missing its *skimmer float valve o-ring* ($75), The second skimmer is *not in working condition* as it's missing its *skimmer weir* ($54)
Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are two skimmers installed one skimmer is working however it’s missing it’s float valve limiting its ability to function the second skimmer and at this time the second skimmer is not functioning due to missing parts from the first skimmer. Recommend replacement equipment ($300) to resolve these skimmer issues.

The main drain cover of the pool is not the VGBA compliant, recommend re placement or updating the main drain covers for safety ($176). The spa main drain cannot be seen however it is most likely not be VGBA complaint either due to age of pool.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged, unit is in distressed shape and will need more than $250 in repair items currently, consider replacement options ($405-655+). $650

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

The bottom cleaner is in poor condition, with 200-300$ in part replacements necessary for a working unit. Recommend replacement with new cleaner to resolve any bottom cleaning issue.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: $

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

No auto fill present.

Pool Light Condition: Poor$0

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

Pool light is working however I do not expect it to last another 12 months before replacement will be necessary ($565). In the mean time I recommend cleaning behind the light to remove organic matter that was most likely not cleaned out when they painted the pool as the light has been painted (showing they didnt even remove the light when they painted) instead only taped it off.

Spa Light Condition: Fair$530

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

This Spa light is working however I do not expect it to last too much longer (approx 12 months) before replacement will be necessary ($505). In the mean time I recommend cleaning behind the light to remove organic matter that was most likely not cleaned out when they painted the pool and spa.

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Poor (High Filter Pressure - Low Water Qaulity - Filter Internal Replacment $150+) $85

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Clean and clear plus
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Filter is in fair physical condition however the filter elements are going to need to be cleaned($85) and or replaced soon ($255-405)

Filter Pump Condition: Good$

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Jandy Stealth - Big Body ≤ 0.99HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and 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

The filter pump is in working condition, however due to pipe sizing and hp rating this pump is currently pumping at its maximum capability, and a filter cleaning / element replacement is needed asap to avoid pump damage.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
None

Booster Pump Condition: $

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

This booster is in great working condition at 3/4hp. No issues present at this time. Hose connections should be re done every 3 - 7 years ($45) which does not need to be done at this time.

Spa Jet Pump Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$505

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Unlabeled Pump Unknown ≤ 0.99HP
Spa Jet Additional Notes

No longer working spa booster pump. To replace expect a cost of $505 installed.


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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $3580

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Jandy Nat Gas - Jandy / Laars 25+ Yrs Old
Heater Additional Notes

This heater is older than 25 years and will no longer function, recommend replacement of like unit ($2875 Installed) also the gas connection is corroded into the concrete and will need to be dug out and replaced ($705).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$555

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
Mounted on side of Home
Board & Timer Additional Notes

This timer board is in poor working condition. Recommend replacement ($555) of this timer board as it is damaged and missing items for safety ($15 wire protector plate x2) and this timer while working may only last another 1 - 48 months before additional exposure issue cause replacement to be necessary.

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$2300

Overall Details

The valves, and plumbing installed here needs to be removed and redone in the next 1 - 24/72 months ($700 equipment pad - $2300 including ortega valves and digging up areas and removing some concrete to access piping). Also painting the equipment and blocking it from UV exposure.


Due for maintenance, large 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
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Leaking fittings, buried booster pump connections.

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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $10060Est. Totals


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