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6309 Tanbark, Citrus Heights, (8:00 AM - August 29, 2022)

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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 needs minor repair to self close and self latch, The access gate does not swing away from the pool, Recommend self closing and self latching gates leading from the front of the house to the backyard. Door alarms on all access points leading into the backyard from the house to the pool
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Working Condition - Some Issues Present $500

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Painted Surface
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
15' by 30' 0-10% 1-12 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The water clarity has improved, What can be seen is a painted surface that appears to be less than a year old. It also appears to be in ideal condition overall. On the entry steps it does appear that there may be two drops of white paint which is unusual or it may be missing paint surface ($100). In the north shallow end there also appears to be a missing chunk of paint surface ($100). Also one or two more potential spots. Approx $500 total would likely resolve any touch ups to paint. Paint typically lasts between 1 to 3 years before re painting is required ($1500+).

Tile Condition: Recommend Service$650

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet High 105
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Heavy Build Up ($650) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The tile around the pool is older but showing little signs of issue. There is significant calcium build up present that likely can be removed for approximately $650

Some of the concrete around the pool is lifting and creating a potential trip hazard recommended attention ($?).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $0

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
8.0+ (Very High) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 - 50 (Low) 140+ (Extremely 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 - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water quality is poor with high alkalinity pH and chlorine, it is likely that the pump is not allowing circulation to occur and therefore water quality is suffering greatly. Recommend adjustments ASAP ($200). It also appears that the water is newer.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $300

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend Updates 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
Yes
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The main drain of the pool itself is not VGBA compliant but the cover itself is.

The inside of the skimmer throat is difficult to be seen as the water level is very high. The skimmer itself is heavily chlorine damaged. Recommend updating the float float O-ring and weir door ($300).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Other $0

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Pressure
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

There is a robot cleaner present.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: $125

Autofill #1 Autofill #2
Pool Auto-Fill Spa Auto-Fill Auto-Fill Style Fill Speed
No No Manual Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

There is no auto fill present but there is a hose bib located next to the pool that likely can’t have an auto fill connected to it ($125+).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1250

Pool Light #1 Pool Light #2
Pool Light Type Distance From Electrical
Incandescent Bulb 50' or less
Pool Light Notes

The pool light appears to be older and it is not turning on at this time therefore replacment is recommended - additionally it has been painted in place making it very difficult to remove for replacement recommend additional service on top of light replacement ($750+500).

Spa Light Condition: $

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

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Filter Condition: Great $

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Aqua star Pipeline Filter 37k
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is like new. No issues.

Filter Pump Condition: Good$

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

The filter pump is in working condition. No leaks present. Ideal operation.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
Other

Booster Pump Condition: Unknown$

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Waterway W8075 ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

I cannot test the booster pump as it has its wiring disabled but it does appear to be newer and potentially working.

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: Damaged (Needs Attention)$750

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 panel is not permanently affixed to the ground it is balancing on its electrical connections which is highly dangerous especially for a metal box. This only had been out of pure that the cool pump is connected to the timer correctly and will need to be modified to allow timer function. As it stands right now the pool pump is only being ran off of the breaker. Also the equipment is not GFCI protected recommend updating to latest standards ($750+).

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

The piping is all like new and in ideal condition.



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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $3700Est. Totals


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