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2007 Brook Mar Dr., El Dorado Hills, (12:00 PM - September 27, 2022)

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Equipment #1 Equipment #2 Equipment #3 Equipment #4 Equipment #5

Safety Fencing Condition: N/A $

Safety Fence #1 Safety Fence #2
Style Location
Safety Fencing Notes
Access was through home
Safety Fencing Additional Notes

Pool Surface Condition: Older - Issues Present $12000

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
15' by 35' 0-10% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface appears to be older than 15 years. There are blemishes present on the top step of the shallow end on the pool. There is some stains present in the spa area on the south section. There are drip / blemishes present in the pool near the pool light. There are some blemishes / low points around the spa jets. There is some rust colored stains on the north wall of the pool in two separate locations as well as one around the return jet. There are some rust stains on the bottom of the north section of the pool in the shallow end. There are some blemishes on the east wall located slightly south of the bottom cleaner connection to the wall.

There are gouges + scratches in the surface on the south wall of the pool likely down to the gunite.

Overall I would put the surface likely due to be resurfaced soon due to the many issues present. Approx cost is $10-12k+

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$4550

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Low 135
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Medium Build Up ($550) Other
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile around the pool is in relatively good condition for its age.

The spa spill over tile and inside the spa we have rupturing on the bond beam that will likely need repair ($4000) note that this cost is approximately double, as it appears to have been repaired in the past, and therefore will likely need to be redone more completely. This will also include updating the skimmer throat opening with new mortar.

The tile has medium calcium buildup present that likely can be removed if desired ($550+).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $150

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
6.8 - 7.2 (Ideal) 0 (Very Low) 0 (Very Low) 50 - 100 (Ideal) 100 - 140 (High) 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 No Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

Recommend treating and balancing the swimming pool ASAP ($150).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Damaged (Needs Attention) $3064

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


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are two main drains in the spa and one in the swimming pool all three covers will need to be updated for safety ($88x3). Note that neither main drain is VGBA complaint regardless of new covers.

The skimmer itself appears to have significant wear and repair performed to it recommend replacement ($2500+) to resolve any potential issues.

In the meantime it will need a new float float O-ring and weir door ($300).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Damaged, unit is in distressed shape and will need more than $250 in repair items currently, consider replacement options ($405-655+). $650

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

The bottom cleaner is technically working however I would recommend updating the entire unit due to age and condition ($650+).

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Poor ($125)$250

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

The manual fill is leaking during use and will need to be updated due to age and condition ($250+).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$

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

Recommend replacement due to water presence inside the light lens ($750+).

Spa Light Condition: $

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

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Filter Condition: Recommend Service $350

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite Posi Flo 135TXR
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is older and the gauge as well as the elements are due to be updated ($350).

Filter Pump Condition: Working Condition - Older Pump Body$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Single Speed 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The pump body is very old, well the motor is newer proximately 1 to 3 years old. While I do not care for this pump body as it is very difficult to service and maintain I do not feel it is required to replace it at this time. Recommend updating the lid pump basket and lid O-ring ($300).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
None

Booster Pump Condition: Recommend Updates$125

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair La01N ≤ 0.99HP
Booster Pump Additional Notes

The booster pump that powers the bottom cleaner is on some type of delay that I am not able to identify at this time I would remove that and wire it straight to the timer. If it is not on a delay there may be something wrong with the booster pumps capacitor if so recommend a 125 service call to fix / replacement unit ($1250+).

Spa Jet Pump Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1575

Spa Jet Pump #1 Spa Jet Pump #2
Spa Jet Brand Spa Jet Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite Single Speed Max E Glas 1.50HP - 2.00HP
Spa Jet Additional Notes

The spa jet pump has failed and will need to be updated or replaced ($1575+).


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) $4900

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Unlabeled Heater TeleDyne Laars
Heater Additional Notes

The heater is older and no longer in working condition recommend updating ($4900+).

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$500

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

The timer and board as well as breakers should be updated for safety as well as the rusted panel should be cleaned / replaced ($500+).

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)$2300

Overall Details

There are leaks present on the equipment parts specifically out the valves and the heater connections need to be removed if no longer being used, recommend updating all the plumbing as well as the valves ($2000).



Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes
Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Diving board appears no longer be sound and should be removed ($300).

Condition
N/A
Notes

Uv + Ozone System is approx $1500 + installation $675

Condition
N/A
Notes

Proper Order of Repairs

1. New bottom cleaner
2. Filter
3. Filter pump
4. Valving
5. Heater


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $30414Est. Totals


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