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6140 Gardenia Ct., Rocklin, Ca (3:00 PM - April 5, 2018)

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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 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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $1250

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K 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
Pool Surface Additional Notes

One large area of issue, the rebar has been left to dissolve for some time. Recommend re plastering this area and re pairing ($1250). Otherwise the rest of the plaster should last another 7-15 years without issue.

Tile Condition: Good$450

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

The rock waterfall is in need of a mortor service ($300) in the next 1 - 24 months.

The tile is in good condition, with little to no calcium build up.

Water Quality Condition: Good $210

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 0 (Very Low) 1 (Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 100 - 140 (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?
Filter Cleaning and Filter Treatment 1 - 10 days after treatments would help reduce and eliminate algae and organic debris ($125) Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment Yes
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 2 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 2x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($176)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The first skimmer is in good working condition with an older working skimmer float weir ($55) and an in tact, in place, like new skimmer float valve ($55) and float valve seal present ($65). All should be replaced in 1-5 years for regular service.

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 360
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Many parts need replacement as unit is in poor working condition, recommend Replacment unit vs repair as costs will be similar.

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: $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) To remove organic debris and build up.

Spa Light Condition: $

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Poor (High Filter Pressure - Low Water Qaulity - Filter Internal Replacment $150+) $240

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Jandy Jandy - Cartridges
Filter Notes
High Pressure - Indicating low flow, or distressed flow, with extremely high energy consumption. Recommend element replacement soon 1 - 8 weeks ($150-450)
Filter Additional Notes

Filter cleaning ($85) to check filter element condition to see if Replacment cartridges are needed ($255). The filter tank has a small leak, recommend servicing this o ring and all others ($155) in the next 1-24 months.

Filter Pump Condition: Fair$

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Single Speed 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is in fair working condition; The motor is hot to the touch. There is some air in the pump basket, recommend upgrading the status of this pump by; cleaning, lubricating, and resealing all pump suction and return side fitting o-rings and or check filter element (the issue here).

If the motor fails in the next 1-24 months I would recommend pump Replacment ($555-1675) vs motor Replacment ($555-1275) as this pump model is now a hard to find part as it’s no longer made.

The motor is a level 4 out of 4 of heat, indicating the motor is in a distressed state and in need of immediate repair, adjustment, or most likely replacement will be required in the next 1-24 months.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$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 working. Breakers should all be updated for vgba compliance, especially light gfi, ASAP ($245).

Otherwise this timer (left side) is in working condition , pool light switch (right side) , and breakers throughout all Function.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $

Auxiliary Timer #1 Auxiliary Timer #2
Auxiliary Timer Additional Notes

Salt Control Systems Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1275

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
Yes Yes No No
Salt Control System Additional Notes

I was not able to confirm the unit as working due to low water temperature. Unit does power on and function, however it appears to be older than 5 years and therefore near failure (7 years max) Replacment cost ($1275) for new salt system vs ($625) for a new cell only (company is based out of Australia).

Valves & Fittings Condition: Good$230

Overall Details

There appears to be a leak located next to the filter pump plumbing that can be repaired for approx $175.

Yes, the equipment pad is UV protected by a UV protectant paint, recommend painting this pad to ensure long PVC piping life as well as certain equipment.

The equipment appears to be in direct sunlight a large portion of the day. By simply covering the equipment with a UV mesh shade ($25-55 on Amazon + Installation) you will see approx 3x equipment life and 3x less equipment breakdown. This is recommended here.



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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $4851Est. Totals


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