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8119 Sacramento St., Fair Oaks, Ca (3:00 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
Wooden, Mesh Side of home
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

The safety fencing is all up and in working condition, however some points of entry are not self latching. Recommend modifying all access points to the pool to self close and self latch.

Pool Surface Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
15' by 35' 10-50% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface has heavy wear, pitting, and or missing surface areas
Pool Surface Additional Notes

Some missing surfaces, were sealed with concrete vs plaster. Not ideal, but it appears to be working at this time as the issue appears to be resolved as the water chemistry is showing signs of older water (older than 3 years+). I would not expect the plaster blemishes to need to be addressed before the next re plaster in 3 - 12+ years however if they do need attention expect the cost to be approx $100-500.

Note the spa spillover has some sections of missing plaster / gunite and could be fixed by laying down a fresh coat of surface over the top of it ($100-500) to resolve any water loss potential.

Further note in the spa there is one jet air relief / air induction line that has a heavy water seepage section, and one that has a light leak section. Both will need some attention either during re plaster or now to add waterproofing sealant ($255+).

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$255

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet N/A
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone N/A or none Less than 5 Tiles ($255)
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

If desired, calcium removal from pool tile and rock work. Approx cost is $600-850.

There are sections of missing surface / tile sections that can be repaired for approx $100-500 detailed in surface.

Otherwise the tile surface is damaged but fair / good.

Water Quality Condition: Good $

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.5 - 6.8 (Low) 10 - 20 (High) 10 - 20 (High) 120 - 150 (High) 20 - 45 (Low) 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

The water quality is in good condition overall, however there is algae present, and the water Islas high cyanuric acid levels, and lower than normal calcium hardness levels (indicating a small recent leak) .

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Damaged (Needs Attention) $0

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 1 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Two skimmers not in working condition ; needs proper skimmer basket size, weir door, floats, float o ring(s), approx cost $255 per skimmer

The main drain cover(s) in the spa are not in working condition / due to age should be replaced ($88 x 2) as well as any equalizer lines x 2.

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

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

The bottom cleaner is in fair condition, recommend ; tail, tail sponge, hose swivels x 3, approx cost $105+

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

The fill valve is leaking during use, recommend service ($125)

Pool Light Condition: Good$110

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

The pool light is working, now issues at this time, recommend cleaning behind both lights due to water quality and algae present ($55 x 2) otherwise no issues.

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

The spa light does power on, however it is very dim, and is showing signs of safety issue, recommend replacement light ($475+).

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Poor (High Filter Pressure - Low Water Qaulity - Filter Internal Replacment $150+) $460

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Hayward SwimClear 4025/5025 Cartridge
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter pressure is high! And most likely due to algae presence. The filter needs service; o ring , pressure gauge, filters ($105) and the elements will need to be changed after the algae is removed ($355). Otherwise this filter shell should last another 1 - 4 years without issue.

Filter Pump Condition: Good$

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite IntelliPRO Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is in working condition with no issues present.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

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: Damaged (Needs Attention) $

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Natural Gas 400K BTU
Heater Additional Notes

This heater hasn't worked in more than a decade. Approx cost to replace ($1575 for a standard heater , $2875 for a large heater).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$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 no longer being used as the filter pump has a built in timer.

Therefore this breaker box should be removed / sealed ($255-455).

The light GFI is not ideal and should be updated for safety to GFC ($245).

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$555

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
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

This connection should be addressed ($55-155).

Condition
Poor
Notes

This valve arrangement needs service; o ring service ($255 this valve body - $555 for all valve bodies on equipment pad) soon in the next 2 - 24 months.

Condition
Poor
Notes
Condition
Poor
Notes

Valve Arrangment needs service.

Condition
Poor
Notes

Additional angle.


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $2345Est. Totals


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