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3650 Argonaut Ave., Rocklin, Ca (2:00 PM - March 10, 2022)

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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 access gate does not swing away from the pool, The fencing does not meet safety standards
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Fair (1-72 Months) $255

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 28' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
There are some small areas of staining or discoloration, 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
Pool Surface Additional Notes

There is algae throughout due to slightly abrasive / pitted plaster.

There are a handful of chunks of missing plaster (smaller than a quarter). These areas can be filled for approx $255 otherwise no other issues were observed.

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 95
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone Light Build Up ($450) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $85

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 0 (Very Low) 0 (Very Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 100 - 140 (High) 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?
Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment
Additional Water Quality Notes

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 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 / 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
Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer is in working condition. The skimmer has significant staining, to replace skimmer in the next 1-20 years expect a cost of $700-2500.

Both the pool and spa main drain covers need Replacment and upgrade for VGBA safety ($176+).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Good $25

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 280/380
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The unit is near new, needed an minimal parts needed for tune-up ($105) - tail, tires, hose shortening.
Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

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

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

Leaking during use. Recommend repair.

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)

Spa Light Condition: Good$55

Spa Light #1 Spa Light #2
Spa Light Notes
Light is in fair condition and I would expect this light to last another 1-5 years, recommend cleaning area behind light
Spa Light Additional Notes

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Fair - Filter Cleaning $85

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Waterway Cartridges
Filter Notes
Normal to High Filter Pressure - Indicating a filter cleaning ($85) is necessary to identify filter element quality of life, if elements were recently cleaned this is indicating element replacement is needed in the next 1 - 24 months ($150-450)
Filter Additional Notes

Normal to High Filter Pressure - Filter Cleaning Treatment Recommended $55-85

Filter Pump Condition: Great$

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Jandy 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
Filter Pump Additional Repairs
None

Booster Pump Condition: Fair (Replacement recommended in 6 months - 5 years $455)$455

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Distressed condition. Replacment soon. However I recommend replacing with a new valve for energy efficiency.

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$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

Recommend upgrading all gfi/gfis ($245).

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$1520

Overall Details

Recommend removing and mounting pool equipment panel that is currently barely standing to a fence post / re enforced wall ($355) asap.


Due for maintenance, medium equipment pad, Required every 10-15 years, all valving must be opened, cleaned, lubricated, and re sealed to ensure longevity of equipment.
Condition
Poor		 Notes

Recommend grey valves to be replaced ($255)
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)		 Notes

Pump control panel, in poor shape. Recommend Replacment ($255).
Condition
Poor		 Notes

Old Ortega valves, recommend Replacment ($655) and concrete work ($255-755).
Condition
Good		 Notes

Light switches (dimmer switches).
Condition
N/A		 Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $3656Est. Totals

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