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5622 Sickle Ct., Elk Grove, Ca (11:00 AM - April 24, 2018)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Fair - Needs Attention $0

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Mesh Around pool
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing does not meet safety standards
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

The safety fencing around the swimming pool is mounted in a semi permanent way as long as this fencing is closed it should provide protection from children entering swimming pool’s I have checked it section by section I would expect this fencing to be improved by adding the appropriate concrete plastic connections for each fencing section ($155-255). Otherwise this fence is in good physical condition and fair protection condition.

Pool Surface Condition: Good $

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
10K - 15K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 30' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface is free of blemishes or any "pitting", The surface is uniform and smooth with little or no discoloration found
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The plaster is an ideal great condition. Its a plaster pebble mix. Recommend lowering chlorine and draining only 1/2 the pool as that would put the chemical in Ideal ranges all around.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$900

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet N/A 110
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Light Build Up ($450) Less than 20 tiles ($450)
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

There are some small sections of missing grout ($450) on the tile spill over, recommend utilizing the warrantee of the tile installation, as this is younger than three years and should be covered at no cost.

There is a very light calcium buildup on the pool tile and can easily be removed now versus in 3 to 6 months from now with a pumice stone or light calcium cleaning solution. Recommend asap ($250) vs bead blasting in 1-3 years ($450+).

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) 10 - 20 (High) 10 - 20 (High) 120 - 150 (High) 70 - 100 (Slightly High) 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?
0 Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment No
Additional Water Quality Notes

Overall the water quality is in good condition however the Chlorine and Cyanuric Acid are fairly high and the calcium hardness is slightly high. Recommend half drain to lower cyanuric and cal hardness.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Fair Physical - Damaged Internal $170

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Fair Physical - Damaged Internal 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 2 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Skimmer & Main Drain Details
The first skimmer is in *working* condition however it is missing its *float valve* ($50), The first skimmer is in *working* condition however it is missing its skimmer *float valve o-ring* ($65), The first skimmer is in *working* condition however it is missing its *skimmer weir* ($55)

Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer is in working condition however the skimmer flow valve and it’s Overing as well as the skimmer we are should all be replaced ASAP as they are no longer functioning ideally (Approx $255 w service)

The pool and spa main drain covers are all within three years new. And ideal. They are showing slight wear due from high chemical content in the pool and spa. Recommend replacement in 3-5 years or every 7 years of new.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Poor $300

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Pentair Suction - Kreepy Crawler
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

During the entire duration of my inspection (60 minutes) this bottom cleaner has not moved. It is a brand new cleaner therefore it is not functioning due to a very dirty filter complicated by its poor design ($100 cleaner what would one expect?). Once the filter is cleaned or replaced this cleaner should function fairly well for 1 to 3 years, after which a new bottom cleaner will be required ($300-400 “The Pool Cleaner” 2 wheel or 4 wheel is the best upgraded option here as well as installing a proper Pentair in line leaf basket ($120).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Poor ($125)$

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

The auto fill is located at the north west corner of the home far away from the swimming pool and closest to the street and is in working condition however the valve is leaking slightly during operation and the valve is also difficult to turn on recommending internal / unit gets to be replaced to resolve any issues further ($125).

Pool Light Condition: Fair to Poor Light Tower$55

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Tower Fed Fiber Optic 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)

The light tower is in fair condition and working, and appears to be recently serviced, however there are parts inside that are not making the most ideal noises (fan) and the light emitting from the light inside the pool is looking dim indicating that the clear glass / fiber end needs service to allow it to work properly ($155-455) vs tower replacement ($1275).

Spa Light Condition: $

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

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Filter Condition: Poor (High Filter Pressure - Low Water Qaulity - Filter Internal Replacment $150+) $355

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite System 3
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

The filter is in fair to poor physical condition from sun damage recommend filter element cleaning to determine filter element condition however I would assume the filter element is in need of replacement due to the high pressure filter is in fair to poor physical condition from sun damage recommend filter cleaning to determine filter element condition however I would assume the filter element is in need of replacement due to the high pressure ($355).

Filter Pump Condition: Good$

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Single Speed 1/2 HP ≤ 0.99HP
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The motor is a level 4 out of 4 of heat, indicating the motor is in a distressed state and indicating stress due to a high filter pressure, after a filter cleaning I would expect this issue to cease. And this motor to then last another 1 - 7 years+ without issue.

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$555

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Single Speed - Original Motor 15+ Years 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Spa Jet Additional Notes

The capacitor is very hot on the motor indicating issue. Recommend capacitor replacement ($155) or motor replacement ($555) in the next 1 - 24 months.


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: Good $100

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Raypak 200K BTU
Heater Additional Notes

This heater is in working condition however it is in fair to poor condition. I would exect this heater to work another 1 - 48 months without issue. And in 7 years or less replacement will be required ($2275 200KBTU Heater). The bonding wire is also not connected and in need of connection ($100).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Poor$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

The timer is an older timer that has been "Frankensteined" into working a single automatic mechanical timer, spa jet pump light switch, and light GFIs (older replacement needed ($125 estimated elsewhere).

Eventually when this timer / timer box fails in the next 1 - 10 years replacement panel would be best (Pool Spa Internet Control Board ($1575+)

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$1185

Overall Details

Plumbing here overall is faded and in fair to poor condition and should be upgraded for longevity.

Recommend valve adjustments, paint, and service ($555) as well as some plumbing modifications from leaks ($275) and inconsistencies as well as a check valve replacement and additions of two or three check valves ($355) . Otherwise this pad is in working condition.



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Damaged (Needs Attention)
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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $3775Est. Totals


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