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4367 Gresham Dr., El Dorado Hills, Ca (10:00 AM - May 8, 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
Wrought Iron Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
Access was through home
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

The fencing needs to self close and self latch at 100%, 70, 10% open. It does not here. Please correct for safety, as well as install door alarms on all access points into the swimming pool from the home.

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $3500

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
15' by 32' 10-50% 1-12 Months
Pool Surface Notes
The surface appears to no longer be water tight at this time, Recommend re-surface as soon as possible
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface of the pool is nearly failed or failing. Pitting found mostly on edges of spa steps and cracks or cracking present in pool. Recommend re surface soon if not asap ($3500-5500).

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1650

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Low 110
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone Heavy Build Up ($650) Less than 50 tiles ($750)
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The tile around the pool is popping and the grout is missing in some locations, to resolve this coping and decking issue (re tile service) recommend allocating not $750 but possibly more; $1000-2500+ for repairs to resolve this issue correctly.

There is calcium build up on the tile water line as well as other locations on the raised spa wall etc. Approx cost to remove all calcium for a clean new look is $650-755

Water Quality Condition: Good $0

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) 70 - 100 (Slightly 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?
No Yes
Additional Water Quality Notes

There is a black algae buildup throughout this pool surface, increasing chlorine, adjusting chemicals to proper levels, and doing enzyme and phosphate treatments along with filter cleanings will help reduce or eliminate algae that is present or simply removing the water from the pool and doing a very light acid wash may resolve this algae issue, until re plaster consider a treatment option ($355-455+)

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $264

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


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer is in ideal working condition with an intact in place skimmer float, weir door, and float o ring(s).

There are three main drains; 1 Spa, 2 Pool, all non vGba compliant covers ($88 x 3) recommend replacement.

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

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 360
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Unit is in working condition. Unit does have a worn tail, and some slightly worn tires, all could be upgraded for less than $110 to bring this unit back to new /ideal.

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

Auto fill was adjusted to allow the skimmer to function properly. In one hour it raised 1/2" an inch.

Pool Light Condition: Good$

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 100'
Pool Light Notes
Light is like new, with no water inside the lens and I would expect this light to last another 5-15 years

Standard working light. Left on for 1 hour, no issue.

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

Non working light. May be disconnected from power, or non working. Due to age and condition, I would recommend replacement.

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Good Physical Condition , Dirty / Pool Element Condition $85

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward C5030
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

High Filter Pressure - Indicating low flow, or distressed flow, with higher energy consumption. Recommend element replacement soon 1 - 8 weeks ($150-450) if a filter cleaning ($85) does not resolve the higher pressure issue (10-15 psi at 2200-2800 RPM).

Filter Pump Condition: Good$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Variable Speed w/ Detached Face Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Good, the filter pump is in good working condition;

The timer board module is in working condition. It is also mounted well to the panel, making the timer inside this panel no longer needed. That is why its no connected to anything now.

Recommend increasing efficiency on this pump by; cleaning, lubricating, and resealing the filter (elements) and all pump suction and return side fitting o-rings as well as pump lid o rings to allow 1 - 10 additional years of worry free operation (Optional $255).

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: 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: Good $

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Sta-Rite 200-400k Btu
Heater Additional Notes

Heater functions well. 1 degree in 10 minutes of pool and spa. Ideal. Bonding wire is connected. 10 - 15 years old. Large amounts of uv exposure will cause unit to expire prematurely. If well maintained from now on this unit should last another 1 - 10 years.

Ways to increase efficiency on this heater is by installing a check valve and or by; cleaning, lubricating, and resealing all suction and return side fitting o-rings (Optional $155).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Good Physical - Light GFCI Issue$280

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
No
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Timer, Pool Light Switch all working: (Spa Light Switch Not Found or Spa Light is Not Working/ Assumed to be connected to Pool Light Switch based on conduit runs).

GFI/GFCI/Light Breaker/Plug is not connected to any light, recommend service to repair and upgrade this issue for safety ($280)

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$965

Overall Details

This pad is due for "Valve Maintenance", its considered to be a medium sized equipment pad. This Maintenance is required every 10-15 years where all valving must be opened, cleaned, lubricated, and re sealed to ensure longevity of equipment and no water leaks or air leaks. Since there is a leak present this is recommended. ($755).

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 ($155).

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.



Condition
Good
Notes

Chlorination hoses are connected well with no leaks present.

Condition
Good
Notes

No issues found here, north east corner.

Condition
Good
Notes

Connected bonding wire to heater.

Condition
N/A
Notes

Tile Mosaic in ideal condition. Calcium removal will be ideal to bring this back to like new (estimated in tile section).

Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $7449Est. Totals


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