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7374 Fallwood way, Citrus heights, Ca (2:00 PM - April 17, 2018)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Good $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
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Fence needs minor adjustment to self latch.

Pool Surface Condition: Fair (1-72 Months) $5500

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
13' by 38' 50-100% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
There are large areas of staining and 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, 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, Recommend re-surface as soon as possible
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Tile Condition: Poor$450

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal 165
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic N/A or none Less than 20 tiles ($450)
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Tile maybe Irreplaceable and maybe is best to be replaced when resurfaced. Estimated cost to replace tile is 3200$

Water Quality Condition: Good $340

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 1 (Low) 1 (Low) 100 - 120 (Slightly High) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 400 - 650 (Slightly 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?
Filter Cleaning and Filter Treatment 1 - 10 days after treatments would help reduce and eliminate algae and organic debris ($125), An enzyme treatment would reduce dissolved organics additionally through enzyme breakdown and oxidization ($65), An enzyme treatment would reduce dissolved organics additionally through enzyme breakdown and oxidization ($65) Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment No
Additional Water Quality Notes

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $322

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Good 1 1 Drain - Not Present or Damaged ($58)
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 2 1
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 3x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($264)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

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
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Cost to replace tune and install missing Polaris 360 is 650$

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs
625

Auto-Fill Condition: Poor ($125)$

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

Autofill has a broken pipe connection behind the waterfall that leaks water when autofill is turned on. Although , Auto fill float is in good working condition

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1065

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 50' or less
Pool Light Notes
Light is not working / powering on at this time and may need replacement ($565+)

2 pool light replacement and gfci update

Spa Light Condition: Damaged (Water Present - Light Can Replacement $475)$475

Spa Light #1 Spa Light #2
Spa Light Notes
Light is not working / powering on at this time and may need replacement, whole new light apparatus
Spa Light Additional Notes

100 ft run additional costs.

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Fair (Normal to High Filter Pressure - Filter Cleaning Treatment Recommended $55) $100

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite S7m120
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 is in need of new pressure gauge @45$. Cost for new internal filtet media is 550$,Filter media is most likely in the best interest of the pool to be replaced or deep cleaned if undamaged.

Filter Pump Condition: Good$255

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Filter Pump Condition
Water leaking from the shaft seal, Water leaking from the return and/ or suction sides of pump connection(s)., The motor is a level 2 out of 4 of heat, indicating the motor is in a stressed state and in need of repair or adjustment
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
Filter Pump Additional Repairs
The motor is hot, with very little air in the pump basket, and a filter that is nominal in pressure; recommend bearings service to replace worn bearings ($255)

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: Good$

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Pump valves on both suction and return sides are turned off. This is due to leaks in the plumbing and or mortar in the waterfall. May need to have leak detection check it out. Cost for detection is roughly 205$

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
Unlabeled Heater Laars Lt
Heater Additional Notes

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Fair$125

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

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$

Overall Details

Due for maintenance, large equipment pad, Required every 10-15 years, all valving must be opened, cleaned, lubricated, and re sealed to ensure longevity of 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 $8342Est. Totals


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