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404 Fairmont Ct., Roseville, (12:00 PM - September 7, 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 fencing does not meet safety standards, 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: Blemishes Present $

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
15K - 20K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 25' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface appears to be 7 to 15 years old and in overall working condition for its age there are some blemishes present like the many, many, many, rust stains throughout. It is difficult to determine if the rust stains are rebar or if they are just surface level recommend treatments to confirm ($500).

Tile Condition: Recommend Service$550

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet Ideal 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 as a minor calcium buildup present. Additionally it also has some black algae present. The black algae can likely be removed during tile cleaning service.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $275

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 5 - 10 (Slightly High) 5 - 10 (Slightly High) 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?
Yes, Light Algae was found In Shade or Corners of Pool, A phosphate treatment ($85) will help reduce dissolved organics (100-1000ppb) by coagulating organics for 7-10 days allowing collection to occur on the filter. A filter cleaning is required after treatment., An enzyme treatment would reduce dissolved organics additionally through enzyme breakdown and oxidization ($65), Filter Cleaning and Filter Treatment 1 - 10 days after treatments would help reduce and eliminate algae and organic debris ($125) No No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

Water chemistry is balanced however the water quality is not due to the algae presence (tile line, etc) in the pool recommend treatments to resolve ($275).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $314

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 3 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 3x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($264)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are three main drain covers in the pool, recommend updating all covers for safety ($88x3).

The skimmer is due to have its float O-ring updated otherwise all other components in the skimmer are in working condition ($50).

The skimmer does show signs of calcium abuse present.

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

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

Bottom cleaner is working but it is heavily worn it is likely going to need approximately $200 in parts and service. The tires tail and the back right tire does not move with the unit during use etc.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: $0

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

There is an autofill float that I cannot access as the lid is not removing for me.

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$750

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

The pool light is filled with water recommend replacement ASAP for safety ($750+).

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
Hayward C3030
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is like new without issue.

Filter Pump Condition: Poor$

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Hayward Super Pump 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Filter Pump Condition
The motor is a level 4 out of 4 of heat, indicating the motor is in a distressed state and in need of immediate repair, adjustment, or most likely replacement will be required in the next 1-24 months.
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is in working condition however it is very very hot to the touch even in shade, this is an indicator that the motor bearings are failing and that the motor itself will likely fail soon ($750+) at that time I would recommend replacing the entire pump versus just the motor ($1300+).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
None

Booster Pump Condition: Working Condition - Some Vibration$

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris Pb4-60 ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

Working condition without major issue. Some vibration present likely due to running dry at one point and over heating.

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: Poor$

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Unlabeled Pump Single Speed 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

The waterfall pump is older and the motor is very hot likely due to its flow being restricted and the high heat temperatures of the day currently

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: Recommend Updates$150

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Recommend updating the light GFI to GFCI for safety ($150).

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: N/A$800

Overall Details


Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Waterfall was tested and found to be watertight at this time on the backside. Front side does have gaps present and will likely need new mortar soon ($500+) to resolve.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Recommend painting labeling and covering from UV ($300).

Condition
N/A
Notes
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N/A
Notes
Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $3169Est. Totals


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