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9400 Cross Rail Dr., Wilton, Ca (10:00 AM - May 23, 2018)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Wrought Iron Around pool
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch, The access gate does not swing away from the pool, The fencing does not meet safety standards
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Good $

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
16' by 40' 10-50% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface has discoloration throughout due to improper water balance over time
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Over all the plaster quality is very nice however some staining has occurred and or modeling

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$2250

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
240 Low 145
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic 1500 Less than 50 tiles ($750)
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

There are many sections of loose or almost missing tile. Recommend approx $750+ in service to re apply the tile with appropriate foundation to ensure 10-30 years of use.

There is calcium build up present, and approx $1500+/- would clean all tile present. To help eliminate calcium build up install a calcium reduction / elimination module for $650-850.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $215

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 10 - 20 (High) 10 - 20 (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?
130 Yes - Recommend Phosphate Treatment Yes
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality overall is fair, due to consistent foliage added to the water and overall poor circulation due to down pumps and filters (cartridge, ideally sand here due to water volume).

This pool will need some phosphate and algae treatments soon.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Damaged (Needs Attention) $565

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 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 5x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($88)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There is one skimmmer located in this pool. Oddly on the top of the pool vs the lower section (ideal). Since this pool has no skimmer on the lower basin (God only knows why) this basin must be cleaned regularly OR the control panel must be programmed meticulously to ensure proper operation of the pool / lower basin (and the lower basin can stay clean and clear with the right programming $255+) Note programming a Hayward panel to perform the desired functions vs a Pentair panel, will be EXTREMLEY DIFFICULT to find someone to perform this task correctly (recommend big box company).

The skimmer is 7-12 years old and it’s internal components need to be replaced and serviced ($125).

All main drain covers are nearly / older than 7 years and will need to be replaced then to ensure safety standard ($88 each).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: $

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
N/a
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Pressure cleaner ready, recommend return cleaner and modifying plumbing to achieve this here ($455).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Poor ($125)$10

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
Yes No Float Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The float is older and will need replacement soon ($10-125)

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$565

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

Pool Light(s) are not powering on at this time. $575 each installed.

Spa Light Condition: $

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Poor (High Filter Pressure - Low Water Qaulity - Filter Internal Replacment $150+) $670

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is in fair to poor physical condition due to high salt and low water quality.

In order to achieve longer life of current filter, an o ring service ($255) will need to be performed along with Filter Element Replacement Soon ($405) however I would not do this instead;

Recommend removing all cartridge filters (x2) and installing a single Sand Filter Pentair Triton TR-140C Sand Filter or two if desired ($1500 each) benefit is no cartridge replacement costs ($400 every 2-5 years Cartridge vs Sand every 10 years $50. Night and day cleaning difference , easy with Sand Filter (2 Minutes) Cartridge 30-60 minutes.

Filter Pump Condition: Poor$

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

The filter pump is in poor overall condition. This unit should be upgraded with a IntelliPRO Sta Rite Pump Variable Speed to achieve maximum desired results in the swimming pool.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
None

Booster Pump Condition: Fair (Replacement recommended in 6 months - 5 years $455)$455

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris PB4 ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Failed Booster Pump

Spa Jet Pump Condition: Poor$

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
1.00HP - 1.25HP
Spa Jet Additional Notes

Failed / Failing Filter Pump 2, in Poor Damaged Condition - Recommend Removing and using a single High Power Pump (IntelliPRO) to achieve this same desired result for less energy cost and overall better application.


Waterfall Pump Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Single Speed 1.25HP - 1.50HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Filter Pump #3 is not currently connected, however should be removed to replace with the single pump recommended above.

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 System 3 - Cartridge
Heater Additional Notes

Filter #2, this filter is in distressed shape, approx cost to replace element ($400) and service to bring back to working condition ($225).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Fair$

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

Hayward control module, in working condition. Overall not programmed or wired ideally, but this can be corrected by lowering the number of pieces of equipment for this panel to handle.

Older breakers should be updated for safety ($225).

Also, the salt cell and inside control panel are no longer communicating with this board.

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $

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

Salt Control Systems Condition: Good$

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Salt Control System Additional Notes

This auxillary salt control system for the second salt cell is on and powered, but not in ideal condition due to a non serviced salt cell, recommend minor service to maintain this salt cell

Valves & Fittings Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$775

Overall Details

This equipment pad is not in ideal condition, most items need to be serviced; opened cleaned and lubricated and re sealed ($775).


Due for maintenance, very large 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 $4940Est. Totals


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