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4986 Winding Way, Auburn, Ca (2:00 PM - July 16, 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
Chain Link Around pool
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch, The fencing does not meet safety standards
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Gate does not self close and self latch. Maybe simply raising the gate up would resolve most issues as it’s dragging is causing self closing ability. Also the main gate accessing the back yard / swinging fence is almost ideal, recommend light repair; approx $125.

Pool Surface Condition: Good $

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 30' 50-100% 1-12 Months
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface has discoloration throughout due to improper water balance over time
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Overall the plaster surface is in good condition smooth and in relatively good shape the only issue is when the replastering in the past few years they added water or did not add water quickly enough and it caused some discoloration throughout but it's simply a zebras stripe. No issues found.

Tile Condition: Good$

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic N/A or none No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $130

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 1 (Low) 1 (Low) 120 - 150 (High) 100 - 140 (High) 0 - 100 (Very 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 No No
Additional Water Quality Notes

High cyanuric acid and low calcium hardness indicates some water loss / new water in the past few years, and also the reason the plaster looks the way it does. Recommend adding calcium to this water to bring it up to ideal, also because this is NID water it should be treated with a PHOSPATE remover seasonally, and eventually the filter would be changed to SAND to avoid costly CARTRIDGE replacement.

As of now an $85 - 155 water treatment and filter cleaning should resolve this issue.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $88

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


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

All skimmer pieces in place and present in working condition. Due to age replacement of these internals would be needed only in 1 - 10 years from now ($105-155).

The main drain cover IS VGBA complaint however since it's only once cover it does not make this a "VGBA SAFE" drain and can be an entrapment hazard, recommend installing Vacuum Breaker Device for additional safety / programming current pump to accomplish this task.

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Good $25

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

This unit is in working condition. IT is actually working at 100% output and may need some adjustment so this unit doesn't literally jump out of the pool. I would suspect this unit could even operate without the booster pump for long periods of energy efficient cleaning.

This unit should last another 1 - 10 years before lite maintenance will be needed ($105-210+) vs replacement unit at $450.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Good ($10)$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 an older metal style and should be updated to plastic version for best results ($10).

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+)

Non working light , older, recommend replacement.

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) $

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Large Cartridge - Clean and Clear
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is relatively new and the elements shouldn't need replacement soon ($255-355) instead one or two additional filter cleanings may be achieved ($85) and examination of elements at that time to determine replacement potential.

At this time no issues present with the filter.

Filter Pump Condition: Good$255

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

This pump is in good working condition. Upon start up however the pump is slow to prime, recommend immediate addition of a check valve installation ($255) to resolve this issue and prolong pump life. Otherwise this will slowly cause the shaft seal to rupture and cause the motor to fail.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
None

Booster Pump Condition: Great$255

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

Booster in working condition. Connection into booster is leaking and should be repaired asap ($255). Otherwise this booster will last another 4 - 10 years without issue.

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$245

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
GFI/GFCI/Light Breaker/Plug is not connected to any light, recommend service to repair and upgrade this issue for safety ($245)
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The timer is powering a booster pump and only that booster. THIS is technically an issue and is not the most ideal design possible, as the main pump may not run while the booster is running effectively destroying this secondary pump in a single use. Recommend modification to achieve best results (CALL ME FOR FURTHER OPTIONS).

Also recommend upgrading the light GFCI situation here to allow the pool light to power again.

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$410

Overall Details

Equipment pad needs some repairs done to it mentioned in the report above. For now UV paint service should also be performed ($155).

There is a loose handrail that extends into a cracked section of the decking. This whole situation could be resolved for approx $255-555).



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 $1543Est. Totals


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