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5400 Sur Mer Dr., El Dorado Hills, (12:00 PM - October 3, 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, Wrought Iron Side of home
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch, 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
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 30' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface has blemishes present throughout.

Around all of the bottom returns, there is missing plaster. This may require repair soon if leaks begin to occur ($1000+).

The spa spill over has some blemishes possible water markings? likely from filling the spa during initial plaster start up.

The shallow end steps has checked cracking present likely from long-term sun exposure.

In the southwest section of the shallow end there appears to be a crack or check crack present pictured.

The surface appears to be approx 13-15 years old

Tile Condition: Recommend Service$850

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal 125
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Heavy Build Up ($650) Other
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The tile is in good condition overall no loose or missing.

There is a piece of the concrete coping missing in the north east section of the pool. This is a visual issue only that can be repaired for $200.

There is calcium buildup present throughout the pool and on the spot spill over recommend removal at approximately $650- 750.

Also know that throughout the pools deck structure there are cracks on the steps leading up to the spa and around the spa on the concrete deck on both the north and south side.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $500

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 0 (Very Low) .05 (Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 100 - 140 (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

There is no chlorine present in the pool and a high pH and alkalinity level. Also recommend increasing the cyanuric acid levels ($250). The water quality is indicating that water loss may be present. Also there appears to be sections of black algae present around the steps, pool light, and between some of the tiles, approx cost to treat is ($250).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $1052

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 2 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
No / 4x Could Not Determine / Recommend VGBA Compliant Cover ($88)
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are four main drain covers two in the pool and two in the spa that will need to be updated due to age and condition ($88x4). There are also three return covers that should also be updated at the same time and six return jet heads in the spa ($600).

The scammer shows signs of chlorine abuse mostly at the bottom of the opening. Also it does appear that the mold of the skimmer gives a deceiving tone that there is a crack present on the east side however it is at the exact location of the mold on both sides of the skimmer therefore it is not likely a crack but instead just a mold marking.

Recommend updating the float and float O-ring ($100).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Recommend Updates $210

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
"The Pool Cleaner" 2 Wheel
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

The bottom cleaner is in working condition however it is older than 10 years and it will need new tires soon and likely one or two additional hose floats ($105+) also recommend installing an in-line leaf basket ideally Pentair for best operation ($105) + install

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs
210

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

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

The auto fill float is in working condition however canister cannot be accessed due to its handle not allowing a finger to be entered into it to remove it, recommend repair to resolve ($125+)

Upon accessing the auto fill canister it does appear that where the float screws into the plastic body there is consistent operation of the water coming into the fill canister likely over filling the pool on a regular basis it is either cracked at its inlet or not enough threading sealant is applied to the auto fill float head recommend service to resolve and identify ($125+).

Note a whole new float canister installed is $2500+

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$750

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

There appears to be some water presence inside the light lens recommend updating for safety ($750+).

Spa Light Condition: Recommend Updates$750

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

There appears to be some water presence inside the light lens recommend updating for safety ($750+).

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Filter Condition: Damaged $800

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite S8m150
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

Filter is due to have its tank O-ring serviced a new pressure gauge and likely new filter elements installed if the elements haven’t been replaced in the past 2 to 5 years ($800). It is nearly impossible to tell the current pressure of this filter but I would assume it is it approximately 10 to 15 psi at 2500 RPMs.

Filter Pump Condition: Older - Wear Present$500

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Sta-Rite IntelliPro VS 3050 Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is working however it is due for service specifically a new pump lid lid O-ring and likely union O-rings as well ($500).

Note that the motor body shows signs of corrosion to the drive and motor itself indicating that issues have been present likely with overheating or salt water dripping on the components for prolonged periods of time. In general this pump is approximately 17 or more years old and due to its current condition I would estimate its remaining life is between one and five years. A replacement pump of this kind is approximately $2700 installed.

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: Poor $100

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Sta-Rite Max E Therm 400
Heater Additional Notes

The heater is in fair / good working condition without issue at this time. I do not like that the panel antenna communication wire is directly over the exhaust vent recommend moving this ($100). Additionally the heater shows signs of heavy corrosion on the metal heat exchanger leading out of the heater and I would only anticipate this unit working for another 1 to 5 years due to its current age and condition. The cost to update this heater is $4900 installed.

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Working Condition - Recommend Updates$300

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

The panel is in working condition recommend updating the breakers to variable speed compliance and the pool light main breaker to GFCI if possible ($300).

Note that it is approximately $600 to add on phone connectivity plus installation which will include programming ($675) = $1275

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $

Auxiliary Timer #1 Auxiliary Timer #2
Auxiliary Timer Additional Notes

Salt Control Systems Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1200

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
Yes Yes Yes No
Salt Control System Additional Notes

The salt cell is manufactured in 2010 indicating that the cell itself is likely due for replacement recommend updating ($850+ Install $350). Also note that UV plus o zone is a superior alternative option ($2100+ installed).

Valves & Fittings Condition: Poor$2100

Overall Details

Revolving installed shows signs of heavy solids and or high chlorine abuse and will require servicing to all valves replacing four check valves and servicing unions. Expect a cost of approximately $1500 to perform. This will also include painting and labeling the entire equipment on correctly.



Condition
Poor
Notes

the Valving installed will need to be serviced and the check valve replaced here.

Condition
Poor
Notes

The valve installed here will also need to be serviced and its check valve replaced as well.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

The solar system could not be fully tested due to it being left in winter mode (roof hose bibs open). Recommend having the solar system serviced to resolve any leaks present ($350+).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

South most view of the solar array.

Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $9487Est. Totals


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