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1073 Sandwick Way, Folsom, Ca (4:00 PM - March 15, 2018)

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Front Of House Pool Spa

Equipment Pad

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 Side of home
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
12' by 32' 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
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface is in distressed condition. The surface can last as long as another 10 years. But the expected life is 48-72 months.

If PH and Chlorine levels are closely monitored then plaster will last longer.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$550

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet High 100
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone, Bronze Sculptures Medium Build Up ($550) Loose tile Bronze Caps, $750 In Service to Repair
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Approx $300 DIY - 750 Total Service to reapply the bronze Tile Caps to the Surface.

Water Quality Condition: Good $85

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) 100 - 250 (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?
0 Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment Yes
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality is overall poor / like new water / indicating a leak is present or new water has been added to this pool approx 80%-95%.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $176

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Good 2 Yes, all drains have skimmer float valves
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
2 N/A 2 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 great working condition with a like new working skimmer float weir and an in tact, in place, like new skimmer float valve and float valve seal present
The second skimmer is in great working condition with a like new working skimmer float weir and an in tact, in place, like new skimmer float valve and float valve seal present
Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmers are in ideal working condition. One has an original weir, and the other has a new weir. Recommend new weir added / replaced ($35) in the older weir skimmer.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Fair, minimal parts needed for tune-up ($105) $105

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Pentair Pentair - Legend
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The bottom cleaner is in fair working condition. In the next 1 - 24 months this unit will need a few items replaced (tail, tires, tail sponge ($105).
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 Float Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Pool Light Condition: Good$55

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

Ideal working light. No issues.

Spa Light Condition: $

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Good $75

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite System 3 - Cartridge
Filter Notes
Low Filter Pressure - Indicating Low Flow or Newly Installed Filter Element
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is in working condition. The pressure gauge assembly should be replaced with the original ($75) as this is currently leaking and no longer in use.

Due to ideal filter pressure, the filter element should be cleaned in 3 months.

Replacement in 1 - 5 years.

Filter Pump Condition: Damaged - Minor Issue $55$55

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Max E Glas 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Filter Pump Condition
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. It is leaking from it Pump Lid O Ring ($55) recommend replacement to resolve this issue.
Filter Pump Additional Repairs
None

Booster Pump Condition: Great$

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

This pump is in good to fair working condition. No issues.

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$

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

The board and timer is in poor working condition due to water damage, it should last another 1 - 48 months without issue.

The two timers are newer and in working condition.

The breakers are all water damaged ($245) and will need replacement in 1 - 48 months.

The light switch ($105) is in ideal working condition.

The pool light GFI is older and should be updated for safety ($155).

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: Good$630

Overall Details

Overall the plumbing here is in good to fair working condition.

Ideally in the next 1 - 24 months you would service all the valving here by opening, cleaning, lubricating, and re sealing all o ring connections and the plumbing repair listed below is included in this price; ($575) and paint ($55).

Otherwise this equipment pad should be covered from UV via a shade mesh ($35 on amazon).


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

New Chlorination Connections
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

A Terrible repair, that can easily be corrected ($155) by cutting out this issue and re plumbing correctly.
Condition
Good		 Notes

A wide shot of the issues.
Condition
N/A		 Notes
Condition
N/A		 Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $1801Est. Totals

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