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1856 Ashwood Ct., Folsom, (11:00 AM - September 15, 2023)

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

Safety Fencing Condition: N/A $0

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

Pool Surface Condition: Fair - Blemish / Wear Present $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
18' by 35' 10-50% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
The surface is slightly abrasive and not as smooth or as new and will allow more organic matter to grow as a result of the slightly abrasive surface
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The pool surface does have wear markings present throughout approximately 20-50% of the surface. It appears that it is uniformed in the fact that it is everywhere.

Tile Condition: Recommend Service$1250

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 750 No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

Tile does have a thick layer of calcium present that may be able to be removed by hand with an ice scraper, but most likely will need to be removed with a glass bead blasting service $750. On the rock work inside of the pool water line, it may require some new mortar being laid in between due to age and condition $500.

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $150

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.6 - 8.0 (High) 0 (Very Low) 1 (Low) 20 - 50 (Low) 70 - 100 (Slightly 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 No Yes - More than 50% of Pool is new Water
Additional Water Quality Notes

The water levels indicate that a leak may be present with slightly lower cyanuric acid levels and calcium hardness levels, recommend re-checking in 10 to 30 days to confirm results.

Water balance to bring. This chemistry to Ideal would be approximately $150.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $200

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


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are two main drain covers install. Both are in Ideal working condition. Note that if older than seven years should be updated for safety $100 times two equals $200.

The Skimmer has some missing parts which will be the skimmer float O-ring and Recommend and Updating. The Skimmer float $100.

Note that there is Epoxy present inside the skimmer that may be here due to Leak Detection or leak repair work that was performed.

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

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Polaris 360
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

Bottom Cleaner has been ported on 100% which is not ideal for longevity on the unit. The unit likely will need new tires a new tail and tail sponge soon as well as a minor trimming to the hose $205

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 Float Slow
Auto-Fill Additional Notes

The auto fill is running continuously. Generally indicating a leak may be present recommend servicing this auto fill unit to confirm issue ($125+).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$1500

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

The pool light does not turn on and operate at this time it does appear to be filled with water recommend replacement for safety with a like model LED lights $1500

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Recommend Service $150

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Jandy Cv460
Filter Notes
Normal to High Filter Pressure - Indicating a filter cleaning ($85) is necessary to identify filter element quality of life, if elements were recently cleaned this is indicating element replacement is needed in the next 1 - 24 months ($150-450)
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is free of any leaks at this time but he’s due for service to the filter $150

Filter Pump Condition: Good$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Jandy EPump Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is in Ideal working condition without issue at this time. Recommend minor service to pump Lid o ring ($50).

Filter Pump Additional Repairs
None

Booster Pump Condition: $0

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: N/A $

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

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Recommend Updates$0

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
Yes - The plug and or breaker are connected to the pool light and test and reset.
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The board and timer, or an ideal working condition with a GFCI to the variable speed, pool pump, and a GFCI for the pool light. Recommend updating the GFCI on the pool light when replacing the pool light 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: Fair - Working Condition$2150

Overall Details

Equipment pad is likely due for service and maintenance, which will include replacing the to check valves for the solar and updating the O-rings for all the three-way valve times four ($1250) this will include painting and relabeling the equipment pad.


Due for maintenance, medium equipment pad, Required every 10-15 years, all valving must be opened, cleaned, lubricated, and re sealed to ensure longevity of equipment.
No, the equipment pad is not UV protected by a UV protectant paint, recommend painting this pad to ensure long PVC piping life as well as certain equipment, The equipment appears to be in direct sunlight a large portion of the day. By simply covering the equipment with a UV mesh shade ($25-55 on Amazon + Installation) you will see approx 3x equipment life and 3x less equipment breakdown. This is recommended here.
Condition
Poor
Notes

Check valves are due to be replaced.

Condition
Poor
Notes

The nature two system is likely due to have its internal components updated ($450).

Condition
Damaged (Needs Attention)
Notes

We are seeing air kicking back into the pool when the solar is on. Recommend doing a solar service call to identify issues as this is likely a leak location ($450).

Condition
N/A
Notes
Condition
N/A
Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $5855Est. Totals


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