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946 King Richard Ct., El Dorado Hills, Ca (11:00 AM - May 8, 2018)

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Front Of House Pool Spa

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
Mesh, Wrought Iron Around pool
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch, The fencing does not meet safety standards
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Mesh Pool Fencing was found under home, in fair to good condition. Wrought Iron fencing next to pool equipment is not in ideal self latching self closing condition. Recommend repairing safety fencing.

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

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
18' by 36' 10-50% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
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

The plaster surfaces is on its last 10-25% of its expected life, 1 to 10 years only of additional use available. Otherwise this plaster is clearly down to the gunite or last layer of plaster on several of the plastic pool fittings. Therefore leaks are evident and this should be resolved sooner than later ($5500-7500).

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$450

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal 140
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

Some loose and missing tile on the spa spillover face otherwise in good condition with very little calcium buildup.

Water Quality Condition: Good $145

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.2 - 7.6 (Slightly High) 5 - 10 (Slightly High) 5 - 10 (Slightly High) 20 - 50 (Low) 100 - 140 (High) 100 - 250 (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?
0 Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment Yes
Additional Water Quality Notes

Water Quality is overall good however some modifications need to be made through chemical treatment ($155).

Some water loss present, however it does not appear to be from pool shell at this time.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $352

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Good 2
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
2 N/A 2 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 4x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($88)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

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)
The second skimmer is in *working* condition however it is missing its *float valve* ($50), The second skimmer is in *working* condition however it is missing its skimmer *float valve o-ring* ($65), The second skimmer is in *working* condition however it is missing its *skimmer weir* ($55)

The main drain covers are not VGBA compliant / or appear to be older than 7 years / or have been through apparent heavy chemical solutions / and should be replaced for safety ($88 x 4).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Great $

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Pentair Racer - Pentiar
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The bottom cleaner is in excellent condition and once the booster pump is repaired or replaced this unit should function ideally, also note there is an LED lighting kit for this make , recommend upgrading to it.

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 Float Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Unit is dirty, and needs to be cleaned, and a new float installed ($125).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1130

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 150'
Pool Light Notes
Light is not working / powering on at this time and may need replacement ($565+)

Two pool lights not working or powering on at this time ($565 x 2).

Spa Light Condition: Good$0

Spa Light #1 Spa Light #2
Spa Light Notes
No water present inside light lens
Spa Light Additional Notes

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Poor (High Filter Pressure - Low Water Qaulity - Filter Internal Replacment $150+) $675

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite System 3 - s7m120
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

High Pressure - Indicating low flow, or distressed flow, with extremely high energy consumption. Recommend element replacement 1 - 8 weeks ($150-450) as well as o ring replacement ($225) due to leaks found.

Filter Pump Condition: Fair$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Single Speed 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Filter Pump Condition
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., The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is in working condition and should last another 1 - 10 years without issue, however due to a dirty filter element this pumps motor has ran hot recently and so hot that it melted the pumps basket (catastrophic to pump seal) therefore this pump should be replaced ($775) or expect issues like pump seal replacement soon ($325)

*The motor is hot, 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 ($155) as well as replacing the pump basket ($45) and in 1-72 months the motor if left like this for long.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
None

Booster Pump Condition: Damaged - Not functioning$555

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris Replacements Motor on a Polaris Booster 10yr+ ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Booster pump is turning on and pulling water, indicating the pump is working, however due to low water from the filter element blockage this pump is not working correctly and or no longer functioning AND also being ran dry thus shortening this pumps life 10 fold. Expect $555 Replacement in the next 1 - 48 months.

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
Spa Jet Additional Notes

This pump does not turn on or power on at this time.

This pump has most likly failed and will need at least motor replacement ($555).


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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $2875

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Sta-Rite Systsem 3 - Gas
Heater Additional Notes

Heater does not fire or turn on. Replacement model ($2875). Gas was also shut off upon arrival indicating knowledge of heater malfunction.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$310

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 panel is working, no issues found.

The light GFI is not functioning at this time ($155), however the spa light does come on, indicating a hot wire issue / safety issue (recommend electrician visit before swimming again ($155+)

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1620

Overall Details

No, the equipment pad is not UV protected by a UV protect-ant paint, recommend painting this pad to ensure long PVC piping life as well as certain equipment.

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.

All valving is in need of replacement o ring service ($755) which would include all valve o rings, NS check valves to be removed and replaced, and also the check valve guts to be replaced on some other valves (2-3 $355) soon as well.

The pipes and equipment pad should also be cleaned out and painted ($155).

The bad solar actuator is $255 and one other actuator is not acting ideal $255



Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

NS check valve ($105), and bad solar actuator ($255)

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

New actuator, new check valve guts, one old check valve guts; will need replacement soon.

Condition
Poor
Notes

Solar bypass valve.

Condition
N/A
Notes
Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $13287Est. Totals


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