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1908 Foster Way,, El Dorado Hills,, CA (3:00 PM - May 18, 2018)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Poor $125

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Mesh, Fencing Replacement: Add $1.350.00 est. Around pool
Safety Fencing Notes
The access gate does not swing away from the pool, The fencing does not meet safety standards
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

The Mesh Fencing is not installed according to the Mfg.'s recommendations nor does the Gate / Latching Mechanisms appear secure. OPINION: Install new fencing and gates together with door exit alarms according to the California Building Code guidelines.
SUGGESTION: Call the local Building Dept. for re-inspection and verification in order to validate that compliance had been achieved. In doing so you will have an officially recognized date recorded that the safety barrier regulations for the pool have been met.

Pool Surface Condition: Poor $5500

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
13' by 32' 0-10% 1-12 Months
Pool Surface Notes
There are large areas of staining and discoloration
Pool Surface Additional Notes

There are two areas on the pool's bottom that appear to be the results of a previous patching effort. This speculation is based upon visual observations and would require a more detailed underwater inspection if further comments are deemed necessary. OPINION: Patching of this nature can reflect a previous repair having been made where the pool's steel reinforcements were embedded too close to the Gunite Shell's surface (3" min.). In such situations the iron in the rebar will begin to rust - oxidize and bleed through the interior plastering surface. Repairs would have involve rotor-hammering out an area of the Gunite Shell, lowering the steel reinforcements and patching the pool's Gunite and Plastering surface.
NOTE: Due to the supposed rebar repair it is our recommendation that when re-plastering is done that a special "Bond Coat" product application is part of the considerations, which can address the differentials between the patch material utilized and the (e) Gunite so that the new plaster does not allow the dissimilarities to show through as the plaster ages.

Tile Condition: Good$450

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal 0
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Light Build Up ($450) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs

NOTE: The water-stop plastic strip that is located in between the top of the waterline tile and the bottom of the cantilevered concrete decking has decayed and is missing a portion of the plastic stripping.

Additional Tile Notes

Water Quality Condition: Good $

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) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 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?
No
Additional Water Quality Notes

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Poor $193

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Poor 1
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
1 N/A 1 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($88)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details
The first skimmer is *not in working* condition as it's missing its *float valve*, recommend installing *float valve seal* ($105)

Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The Skimmer and Main Drain devices are interfaced and share a single suction pipe. The Main Drain can only function when the Skimmer's equalizer plate is installed and adjusted to divert a portion of the suction capability from the shared pipe to both the surface Skimmer and the Bottom Main Drain.

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

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

The Bottom Cleaner is a "pressure type" utilizing a 3/4" Hp. Booster Pump. This pump has a self-seal leak and is louder than normal. OPINION: Repairs will be needed within 12 to 24 months.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: $

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
Manual Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Pool Light Condition: Good$55

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 50' or less
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)

Spa Light Condition: $

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

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Filter Condition: Fair (Normal to High Filter Pressure - Filter Cleaning Treatment Recommended $55) $850

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward Swim-Clear Cartridge
Filter Notes
Normal to High Filter Pressure - Indicating a filter cleaning ($85) is necessary to identify filter element quality of life, if elements were recently cleaned this is indicating element replacement is needed in the next 1 - 24 months ($150-450)
Filter Additional Notes

The filter seal shows signs of leaking and should be serviced. This would involve removing the Filter lid and inspecting the seal. Possible just lubing the (e) seal or replacement if needed. Inspection of the filter elements and cleaning. If the elements are older than 24-months, then replacing these, according to the Mfg's recommendations.

Filter Pump Condition: Poor$

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward 3/4 Hp. x SF = 1.50 = 1.125 Hp. 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
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

The Filter Pump is running a little warm and the equipment pad is wet in several areas. The PVC pipe should be re-painted as this will protect if from further degradation breakdown form the UV sunlight exposure. The pipe connections could also be reviewed for wet-tight connections and be addressed simultaneously.

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: N/A $

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Heater Additional Notes

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Fair$

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
Yes - The plug and or breaker are connected to the pool light and test and reset.
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Good $

Auxiliary Timer #1 Auxiliary Timer #2
Auxiliary Timer Additional Notes

The light switch is located under the Timer Box and is a manual operation "On / Off" switch. The light's hot wire is run through the GFCI Duplex Receptacle that is adjacent to the Timer. This GFCI is functionally operational as a ground fault circuit interrupter controlling the pool light.

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$

Overall Details

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.
No, 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
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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $7223Est. Totals


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