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4724 A Pkwy, Sacramento, Ca (12:00 PM - February 12, 2018)

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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 Around pool
Safety Fencing Notes
The safety fencing is in good working conditon, The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch, The fencing does not meet safety standards
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Fencing does not appear to be quite 4 feet of fencing, therefore recommend locking these gates, and locking any access points to the pool for safety until the fencing is resolved.

ALSO all gates must be self closing self latching and swing away from the pool.

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $4000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 35' 50-100% 1-12 Months
Pool Surface Notes
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, The surface appears to no longer be water tight at this time, Recommend re-surface as soon as possible
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The pool plaster has failed and is down to the gunite shell. Recommend re plaster ASAP as gunite is not designed to hold water, yet it is here. Replastering starts around 3500-6500 depending on color and finish.

Tile Condition: Good$450

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal 105
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Light Build Up ($450) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Water Quality Condition: Good $215

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 10 - 20 (High) 10 - 20 (High) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 70 - 100 (Slightly High) 650+ (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?
130 Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment No
Additional Water Quality Notes

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $143

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Good 1 Yes, all drains have skimmer float valves
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 / Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($88)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details
The first skimmer is in *working* condition however it is missing its *skimmer weir* ($55)

Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer is in poor condition due to the concrete settling. In the next 1 - 15 years the skimmer should be re done for longevity ($2500).

Otherwise this skimmer is older and not ideal for this sized swimming 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
N/A
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

There is no bottom cleaner in this pool, however due to debris on bottom and amount of foliage around the pool a bottom cleaner and a working skimmer is required. Recommend installing "The pool cleaner" ($450) as well as a Pentair Clip Can inline basket ($101) and a Pentair skimmer / main drain / bottom cleaner auto adjustment ($55-101).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Poor ($125)$145

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

No fill found, closest fill is the hose bib next to pool equipment, recommend installing a new hose ($10-35) to auto fill attachment ($101).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$575

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 50' or less
Pool Light Notes
Water Present inside light lens ($575+)

Spa Light Condition: $

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Fair (Normal to High Filter Pressure - Filter Cleaning Treatment Recommended $55) $55

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite S7M120
Filter Notes
Low Filter Pressure - Indicating Low Flow or Newly Installed Filter Element
Filter Additional Notes

This fair physical condition filter may need its filter tank o ring replaced and or serviced ($55). Recommend doing such and investigating further the element life / condition ($350 replacement elements).

Filter Pump Condition: Fair physical - Good maintenance$

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Max Flo 2 ≤ 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

Recommend servicing pumps wet o rings ($155) otherwise, this pump is going to last another 1 - 72 months without issue.

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: 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: Fair$245

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
GFI/GFCI/Light Breaker/Plug is not connected to any light, recommend service to repair and upgrade this issue for safety ($245)
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Timer is in working condition, no issue. However the pool light does not have an appropriate GFCI to the light. This should be corrected regardless of replacement of 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$470

Overall Details

No valving present however I recommend painting ($155) and covering ($55) this pool equipment pad for UV protection.

The pump conduit is near collapse, recommend replacement run ($155).

Bonding Wire Post is an eye gouging risk potential recommend modifying ($105).


No Valving
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 $6498Est. Totals


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