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1908 Foster Way, El Dorado Hills, Ca (5:00 PM - May 31, 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
Wooden Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Good $

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
10K - 15K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
10' by 25' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface has two patches, and several wear marks (10-30% of surface) throughout. I would expect another 3 - 12 years before additional issues may be found. The abrasive surface will cause more organic growth to occur.

Tile Condition: Good$550

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 80 Linear Feet Ideal 75
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Medium Build Up ($550) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Water Quality Condition: Good $

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) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 70 - 100 (Slightly High) 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 No No
Additional Water Quality Notes

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $203

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 1 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 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) and float valve o-ring ($65). Recommend minor repair.

The main drain is not VGBA compliant and should be upgraded for safety ($88).

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

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

The unit is in ideal working condition, however some small parts are needed; tail sponge, tail, tires soon ($105).

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 Manual Fast
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Pool Light Condition: Fair - Good$110

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 100'
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)

The pool light is in fair condition, the light appears to have build up on the outside of it , also the inside of the light can should be cleaned ($55). Otherwise this light should last another 1 - 10 years.

Spa Light Condition: $

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

Equipment Pad


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

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

Due to condition of Filter Physical Condition (poor), recommend filter cleaning $55, to determine longevity of filter internals.

The filter is leaking , from the lower portion of the filter, and should be checked further, most likely the lower half o ring sections will be needed ($155-405).

This filter is in fair to poor condition and will need to be replaced in 1 - 5 years, recommend a sand filter $875.

Filter Pump Condition: Fair$305

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is in fair to poor condition, and will need to be replaced in 1 - 5 years ($775-1675).

As of now the pump lid o ring, basket, and shaft seal appear to be leaking, recommend service ($305).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
None

Booster Pump Condition: Poor (Recommend Hose Replacement / Connection Fittings) $210$210

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

This pump is in poor condition (~$475) , and the hose connections are leaking now and will need service asap ($210) , recommend replacement / and or valve modification vs these other repairs; (~$650). Otherwise once repaired this pump will last another 1 - 24 months before replacement will be required.

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: Great$255

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 timer controller is in working condition.

The GFI breaker /+ plug is in poor condition and not safety compliant, recommend upgrade ($155-255)

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$630

Overall Details

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 ($175).

Due for maintenance, small equipment pad, Required every 10-15 years, all valving must be opened, cleaned, lubricated, and re sealed to ensure longevity of equipment ($455).



Condition
Poor
Notes

UV coverage needed asap.

Condition
Poor
Notes

UV coverage needed asap.

Condition
Poor
Notes

Older GFI plug.

Condition
Good
Notes

Bonding wire connected.

Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $2438Est. Totals


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