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2501 Meredith Pl., El Dorado Hills, (2:00 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 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: Good - Blemishes Present $400

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 28' 0-10% 7-15 Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface overall is relatively blemish free. There are some rust stains present in the north west section of the pool that ideally can be removed with service ($400+).

There are some blemishes present on the steps in the shallow end edge.

There are some blemishes on the north east side of the pool.

Tile Condition: Good$100

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 150 Linear Feet Ideal 120
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic Other No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Other
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The tile overall is in relatively good condition. There is a section of water stuff that is coming off in the west section of the pool that can be fixed easily ($100).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $100

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 5 - 10 (Slightly High) 5 - 10 (Slightly High) 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

Water quality is indicating that the pH and alkalinity is high likely due to salt cell usage and the cyanuric acid level is slightly low due to water loss potential - recommend addition of chemical ($100).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $600

Drain #1 Drain #2 Skimmer #1 Skimmer #2
Water Flow Through Skimmer Water Flow Through Main Drain Skimmer Float Valve
Recommend Updates 2
Pool Skimmer QTY Spa Skimmer QTY Pool Main Drain QTY Spa Main Drain QTY
2 N/A 1 N/A
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Yes
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

Both skimmers need new floats and float O-rings ($300). Also both skimmers likely need some fresh mortar inside the throats ($300).

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

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

The bottom cleaners in working condition however recommend updating the hose swivels ($100) as the hose is becoming entangled on itself.

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 Float Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The auto fill was running during the inspection which is generally an indicator of water loss being present recommend service to the auto fill itself to confirm issue ($125+).

Pool Light Condition: Great$

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

The pool lights are in working condition.

Spa Light Condition: $

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

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Filter Condition: Recommend Updates $300

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

The filter is due to have it’s drain plug assembly updated as well as its pressure gauge assembly updated ($300).

Filter Pump Condition: Working Damaged Condition -$1200

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair IntelliFlo Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This filter pump needs to be properly connected to the structure bonding wire not just the panel, also recommend updating the lid o ring, the return connection (which two appears to have been a plus B epoxy which is very bad and may require pump replacement ($2700+), and a new check valve ($1200).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Working Condition$

Booster Pump #1 Booster Pump #2
Booster Pump Brand Booster Pump Model Horsepower
Polaris Pb4-60 ≤ 0.99HP
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: N/A $

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Heater Additional Notes

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1750

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

The panel has been overheated and therefore no longer in working condition as it is very difficult to determine the display recommend updating ($1450+).

At the same time recommend updating the breakers to variable speed compliant breakers ($300+)

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $

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

Salt Control Systems Condition: Poor$1200

Salt Control #1 Salt Control #2
Salt System Power Detect Salt Flow Detect Salt Presence Low Salt
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Salt Control System Additional Notes

The salt cell is newer than seven years however it is likely due for updating in the very near future ($850+ install = $1200).

Valves & Fittings Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$1800

Overall Details

Valving installed is due to be serviced and updated in several locations which will include removing the random accessories that are no longer installed and capping appropriate junctions ($1200).



Condition
Poor
Notes

Recommend capping this connection.

Condition
Poor
Notes

Recommend updating this connection with a non-ball valve and updated Jandy valve

Condition
Poor
Notes

Recommend removing this no longer used connection.

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

Recommend trimming back the foliage around the filter.

Condition
N/A
Notes

Tripping hazard. Recommend re leveling and mortaring in place ($600).


Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $7805Est. Totals


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