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3706 Sohair Ct., El Dorado Hills, Ca (12:00 PM - May 24, 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
Wooden Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing does not meet safety standards
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

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

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
15' by 35' 0-10% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
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

Tile Condition: Good$550

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet N/A 125
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Medium Build Up ($550) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Calcium buildup throughout recommended cleaning.

Water Quality Condition: Good $250

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) 120 - 150 (High) 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?
No Yes
Additional Water Quality Notes

Yes, there is Algae build up throughout this pool surface as well as increase the chlorine and adjusting chemical levels to proper levels will help reduce or eliminate algae ($125).

Also the cyanuric acid level is high and the chlorine is low recommended service ($125).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $457

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 2 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 4x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($88)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details
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 weir* ($55)

Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Used skimmer weir, used skimmer float. Recommend Replacment of both ($105).

Main drain covers are all older than 7 years and not VGBA compliant ($88 x4).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged, some major parts need to be replaced ($205) $205

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 280/380
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Unit is in working condition however it will need several items replaced including the hose tires tail etc. ($205+).

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 Float Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

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

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Fair Condition $55

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

Fair (Normal to High Filter Pressure - Filter Cleaning Treatment Recommended $55 and possible filter elements Replacment ($355) in the next 1-24 months.

Recommend o ring service;

Tank o ring ($55)
Pressure gauge assembly ($105)
Union o ring ($105)
Drain Plug O ring ($45).
+ $125 service fee to service minimum

All needed in the next 1-24 months.

Filter Pump Condition: Poor$

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Northstar - 7-14 years old. 1.25HP - 1,50HP
Filter Pump Condition
The motor is a level 2 out of 4 of heat, indicating the motor is in a stressed state and in need of repair or adjustment, The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Pump is in fair to poor condition. I would expect this pump and motor to last another 12-48 months before failure. At that time Replacment pump would be $1375 or 1675 installed variable speed energy efficient pumps.

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
Unlabeled Pump ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

This pump will last another one to 24 months before replacement will be required ($475). At that time I recommend removing the pump and installing valves to allow you to not need a pump anymore (new standard $623).

Spa Jet Pump Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$155

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

The pump is currently starving for water and pumping more air than is needed recommend servicing this pump to allow proper use for the next 1 to 48 months ($155).


Waterfall Pump Condition: Good$

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Northstar 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Ideal working pump.

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
Hayward 400k Btu
Heater Additional Notes

This heater is functioning and heating at this time with no issues I would expect this heater to last another 2 to 10 years.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
Board & Timer Additional Notes

No issues at this time. Remote ready.

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: Poor$1075

Overall Details

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.
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 ($775-1075) Includes paint and service.



Condition
Poor
Notes

This actuator valve is in working condition however it is in poor condition I would expect it to last another one two years. ($355).

Condition
Poor
Notes

This actuator valve is in working condition however it is in poor condition I would expect it to last another one two years. ($355)

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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $3802Est. Totals


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