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2101 Bates Cir, El Forado Hills, Ca ( - )

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $125

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wooden, Wrought Iron Side of home, 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

The east gate does not self latch / self close.

The west gate works well.

Recommend minor repair to resolve this issue ($125).

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $6200

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 30' 10-50% 12-48 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
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Recommend re surfacing soon due to rust stains (not ideal) and plaster wear on steps and throughout appearing down to 60-95% in some areas. Re-plaster soon 12-48/72 months ($6200) Due to age a complete re plaster will be required; jack hammer out plaster down to gunite and re do plaster.

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

Only some spot areas of calcium, approx cost to remove all spots ($250-400).

Water Quality Condition: Good $

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 250 - 400 (Ideal)
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 No No
Additional Water Quality Notes

Perfect water balance.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Damaged (Needs Attention) $103

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Damaged (Needs Attention) 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 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)
Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Good, but $0

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

Bottom cleaner is in good working condition however a few maintenance parts are needed for this unit to perform like currently for 1-3 more years, and that is a new hose / hose swivels ($50-150) and new tires / wheels / bearing ($100) otherwise ideal.
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: $575

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 100'
Pool Light Notes
Water Present inside light lens ($575+)

There is condensation present inside the light. Recommend Replacment ($575).

Spa Light Condition: $

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Good, ideal $15

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite Natilus FNS 60
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

This filter is in working condition, however, due to its age the following repairs will be needed in the next 1 - 4 years

1. Full Filter Clean and Seperation Tank Re Pack & O Ring Service ($185)
2. Filter Pressure Gauge Replacement ($15) NOW
3. 5 Filter Cleanings and Re Pack of DE for Every Full Filter Clean (Retail Value $65 each)
4. Filter Grids Replacement x 1 ($255).

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Filter Pump Condition: Fair Physical - 10 - 17+ years old$

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Unlabeled Pump Pac Fab Challenger 1.5hp 1.50HP - 2.00HP
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 fair condition with a newer motor. Both the pump and motor should last another 1 - 10 years without issue. However due to its high energy usage recommend upgrading to an energy efficient/low noise pump ($1375 - 1675).
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: Poor$205

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

This timer is in working condition, with older GFI breakers. Recommend upgrading all breakers on sub panel for safety (to GFCI $205 4 breakers).

Otherwise this timer should last another 10-20 years.

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
No No No No
Salt Control System Additional Notes

Valves & Fittings Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$810

Overall Details

The plumbing here is all older and in poor condition. Most will need replacement or repair asap or soon (Whole Equipment Pad Re plumbed $775).


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
Poor		 Notes

This push pull valve is used to clean the filter 4 - 8 times a year. This unit is in very poor condition. Replacement is approx $200, and should be replaced soon.
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

This valve is used to divert flow from the bottom cleaner or to the filter and should be removed and re routed ($455). Currently it is not filtering as needed.
Condition
Poor		 Notes

Recommend paint and service ($155).
Condition
Good		 Notes

The light junction box and switch to activate pool light.
Condition
Good		 Notes

Pool Light GFCI in working / tested condition

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $7908Est. Totals

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