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5936 Blackstone Dr., Rocklin, Ca (6:00 PM - July 6, 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, Mesh Side of home, Around pool
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch, Access was through home, The fencing does not meet safety standards
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Recommend upgrading the fencing for safety.

Pool Surface Condition: Good $

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 32' 10-50% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
There are some small areas of staining or discoloration, 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
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface is in fair condition. I would expect it to last another 7 - 15 years if well maintained (ph left ideal 1-3, chlorine never higher than a 10).

Tile Condition: Good$550

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Low 105
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone Medium Build Up ($550) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The tile is all present, however some calcium build up is present. It can be removed for a cost of approx $550.

Water Quality Condition: Good $

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (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?
No Yes
Additional Water Quality Notes

Overall ideal water quality, except for low calcium hardness indicating water loss is present, or a leak located possibly somewhere on the equipment pad.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Damaged (Needs Attention) $88

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Damaged (Needs Attention) 2
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
2 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

There are two skimmers in working condition, however due to missing pieces they are not working as designed; weir doors x 2, skimmer float x2, skimmer o rings x 2, and main drain cover x 1 all need replacement for safety ($255).

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

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris Polaris 360
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Bottom cleaner is in fair condition, however it needs minor repairs to bring to like new condition; $205; wheel bearings, tail, hose swivels, hose sections, and tune up internally will bring this unit back to like new ($205-285). Vs buying a new unit at $455.

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 Fast
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

Manual fill is in good working condition, however there is a small leak located on the valve that should be replaced or repaired soon to minimize water waste.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$565

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 100'
Pool Light Notes
Light is not working / powering on at this time and may need replacement ($565+)

One of the two pool lights are not working, and one should be replaced , however both should be replaced due to age as the second light will most likely go out in the next 1 - 72 months due to age.

Incandescent light replacement ($250 Light, $300 install.

LED Low Energy Light $675 Light $350 Install.

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) $85

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Waterway Cartridge -
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

This filter is in good working condition, however the filter needs to be cleaned soon as the pressure is high ($45-85).

Due for a cleaning now, and not most likely new elements in the next 12 - 48 months.

Filter Pump Condition: $

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Hayward Variable Speed Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This filter pump is in working condition. Note however This Pump is the lowest cost complete filter pump variable speed available, this is fine, however they tend to not last as long as the Sta rite or pentair variable speed. Ways to prolong this pump; keep it out of the sun, don't let it run dry (by keeping skimmer floats in place - found in skimmer section), keep the pump basket clean and not broken to allow small debris about the size of a dime or larger.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
None

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 $

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Pentair Natural Gas - 250K BTU
Heater Additional Notes

The heater is in working condition. No issues present. Some rusting found on the manifold area, this is unusual. Recommend further investigation on this section to prolong heater life ($125 Heater Service Call)

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Great$245

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 and timer are in good condition, in working condition. The breakers are all older and should be updated for safety to GFCI breakers ($245) , otherwise this board is in working condition with a working timer / switches and no damage at this time.

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: Good$

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 $1423Est. Totals


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