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1257 Villagio Dr., El Dorado Hills, (11:00 AM - February 23, 2024)

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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: Fair Condition - Wear Present $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
14' by 32' 10-50% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
The pool surface appears to have no pitting or any loose surfaces present, 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 surface looks really good for its age without issue at this time. The approximate age of the service is between 22 and 25 years typically surface lasts for up to 30 years, this surface is right on track for maximum life. Some wear between tiles on steps showing wear down between the tiles in the pool surface but can be monitored over the future and sealed temporarily if needed.

Tile Condition: Waterline - Fair / Raised Decorative Rock - Issues Present$4000

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
N/A High 115
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone N/A or none No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile at the pool and spa itself appears to be in Ideal Condition without issue.

The waterfall / area in corner section of the pool / yard does appear to have loose stones present and likely will need to be Re mortared soon ($1500+) to help with waterproofing.

Spa Spillover Tile also appears to need some attention ($2000+).

The rock decorations around the pool waterline are also loose and will need attention as well ($500+).

Water Quality Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention) $100

Water Picture #1 Water Picture #2
pH Level Free Chlorine Total Chlorine Cyanuric Alkalinity Calcium
7.2 - 7.6 (Slightly High) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 + (Extremely High, Do Not Swim) 20 - 50 (Low) 20 - 45 (Low) 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 No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

Chemicals are due for adjustment asap ($50+).

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Updates $510

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 2 2
VGBA Compliant Drain Covers
Non VGBA Spa - Covers Due to age recommend updates
Skimmer & Main Drain Details


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The pool main drains covers are due to be updated and spa covers for safety ($30+ x 7 + service $300).

Bottom Cleaner Condition: Recommend Minor Attention $50

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

Newer unit recommend tail ($50). Unit is operating slowly due likely to an un serviced filter / new elements needed.

Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs
50

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

There is an auto fill present in working condition / but damaged during high water / During times of high water - It does appear to have a drain port that could be sealed up if desired ($250+) to assist in preventing erosion subterranean.

Pool Light Condition: Working Condition - Condensation Present$1250

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

There is a pool light installed in working condition. There is condensation present inside the lens. Recommend attention to this item for safety - to start by disabling and / turning off power to this device. And replacement ($1250 installed)

Spa Light Condition: Working Condition$0

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

Working without issue.

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Recommend Attention $450

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Jandy CL460
Filter Notes
High Pressure - Indicating low flow, or distressed flow, with extremely high energy consumption. Recommend element replacement soon 1 - 8 weeks ($150-450)
Filter Additional Notes

This filter has a very high pressure indicating the elements are likely due for service and or replacement ($450+) And the filter is likely due for an o ring service + new pressure gauge ($250).

Filter Pump Condition: Recommend Attention$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Jandy Stealth SHPF 2.21 2.00HP - 2.50HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

This pump is in working condition, however it will need attention to its motor base = clearing debris around it to prevent damage.

Note that this filter pump has been operating at a high pressure for some time, and this pump is notorious for not lasting as long as other pumps when under high stress such as this, therefore beware that this pumps motor ($1250) will likely fail in 1 - 24 months.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

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: Good$

Waterfall Pump #1 Waterfall Pump #2
Waterfall Pump Brand Waterfall Pump Model Horsepower
Jandy HhpPlus 1.0 1.00HP - 1.25HP
Waterfall Pump Additional Notes

Working without issue. Older but working. Little to no bearing sounds - 10-25% reduced flow sounds.

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) $4800

Heater #1 Heater #2
Heater Model Heater Brand
Jandy Lt - Nat Gas
Heater Additional Notes

Non working status. A new 400k btu heater installed is typically $4800

Equipment Control System


Board & Timer Condition: Recommend Updates$750

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
750
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The Jandy i4 board itself is in working condition, the breakers are due to be updated for safety especially the disabled access pool light to GFCI ($750).

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)$2500

Overall Details

The pad is due to be complete serviced / some plumbing removed + updated / actuators updated and painted and labeled required every 20-30 years. Likely cost is approx $2500+



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
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Notes

Recommend updates to this section by bypassing this and plumbing it after the filter ($900+).

Condition
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Notes

Functioning suction side and return side actuators. New actuators is approx $500 for two installed.

Condition
N/A
Notes

Recommend attention to this check valve ($500+) as it may be part of the cause of high pressure in the system currently.

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Notes
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Notes

Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $14785Est. Totals


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