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105 Reeves Way, Folsom, Ca (1:00 PM - May 14, 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 access gate does not swing away from the pool
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Even though the fence is in amazing working condition it is swinging towards swimming pool recommend repair for safety and code compliance.

Pool Surface Condition: Good $

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 30' 10-50% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface appears to have no pitting or any loose surfaces present, 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
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The pool surface is on the last 50% of its life cycle which will allow more organic matter to grow otherwise I would expect this plaster to last another 7 to 15 years Without issue at that time re plaster will be needed $4-6K).

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$805

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Medium Build Up ($550) Less than 5 Tiles ($255)
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs

Some loose and missing tile.

Some light calcium build up that can be removed.

Additional Tile Notes

Water Quality Condition: Good $85

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 250 - 400 (Ideal)
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

The water quality is ideal, there is however 200ppm in phosphates in the water, this can be removed via water treatment ($85).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Damaged (Needs Attention) $469

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Damaged (Needs Attention) 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 2 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 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 main drain covers x 3 are all not vgba complaint and should be upgraded for safety ($88 x 3). Also note one cover can not be modified therefore it must be replaced with a harder to find replacement (+$35) (all covers must be changed every 7 years for safety).

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

Unit is not functioning at this time, instead it just floats in place. Recommend mechanical parts service ($45) and Replacment parts ($200-350) or replacement unit ($650).

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 Manual Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Leaking during use Recommend replacement/repair.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$565

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+)

Recommend replacement, light not powering on at this time from light switches next to the pool equipment. GFCI is powered on but light is not working.

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

Not powering on. Same issue as pool light.

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Poor (High Filter Pressure - Low Water Qaulity - Filter Internal Replacment $150+) $85

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite System 3 - Cartridge - 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 cleaning ($85) recommended to determine if filter element is in need of replacement ($350).

Filter Pump Condition: Poor$605

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward 1.25HP - 1,50HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Poor, the pool pump has significant air or is struggling to prime in its pump basket. The motor is failing making loud noise, the shaft o-ring or seal plate o-ring has failed and is leaking, and / or has hot or very hot motor.
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The pump motor is 1.5hp! with a 1 1/4" suction side connection. This is ludacris! as this connection only allows 35-45 GPM while the pump is aiming to pump 90-110 GPM! This should be changed asap, as its causing increase in pressure through the system degrading all points of contact. Instead a variable speed motor ($925) or a pump ($1325) is required here or a 1/2 hp motor swap ($605) to resolve this issue.

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: Good $155

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

Unit turns on and functions well. Leaking from manifold evidence found (unit is under warranty for 3 years, therefore this issue will be covered) as it’s showing signs of eventual failure. Recommend warranty / service ($155).

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

The board is newer. The breaker panel / breakers are older 10-15 years, and will need to be upgraded ($250) in the next 5 - 15 years.

Otherwise the light GFI needs to be upgraded to GFCI now for safety ($125).

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: N/A$2715

Overall Details

All older Ortega valves and old check valves , recommend Replacment in 1-10 years ($755).

This pad is due for maintenance; medium equipment pad; Required every 10-15 years, all valving must be opened, cleaned, lubricated, and re sealed to ensure longevity of equipment ($355).

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).



Condition
Poor
Notes

Check valves and 3 way valves in poor condition.

Condition
Poor
Notes

3 Way valve in poor condition.

Condition
N/A
Notes
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

In floor cleaning system, not working. Replacement heads (20 heads x $45 each) and servicing this unit ($550). Total cost to bring back to working is $1450, this is a low estimate.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

1 1/4" filter pump suction connection is not ideal.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $6419Est. Totals


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