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714 Benjamins Rd., Santa Rosa, (2:00 PM - June 4, 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: Ideal Overall - Blemishes Present $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
>25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
18' by 38' 0-10% 12-48 Months
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface appears to me to be between the ages of of 12 to 48 months old but is in fact 15+. I am seeing calcium fishers from the sides of the pool walls Around the pool and some from the bottom generally indicating a web sub soil. I do see some unusual very light (10%) mottling occurring Especially seen on the walls. In general, these issues are likely caused by high pH for prolonged periods of time + wet sub soil. This likely can be corrected over time / removed via proper water balance.

Also mottling present On the entry steps on the last or third step deepest, I do see some unusual wear on the edges of the step / also seen on all other steps in the pool.

Some calcium fishers seen on the bottom of the deep end mixed with mottling.

Tile Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$2500

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 N/A or none 2500
Mastic Repair
None
Additional Mastic Repairs
Additional Tile Notes

The waterline tile is in good condition overall. There is some buildup present and some locations I can likely be removed with a pumice stone ($100+) Otherwise, buildup is minimal.

On the cover area, there is tile that is separating and due for re mortar service ($1500-2500+) soon as water loss may be present in this location.

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) 0 (Very Low) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 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?
No No No - Calcium Hardness, Cynuric Acid, and Other Factors Show Signs of No Water Loss Present
Additional Water Quality Notes

Water quality indicates minor chemical addition needed ; chlorine , muriatic acid, cya ($150). Otherwise ideal.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Good $0

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


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

There are two main drain covers in the pool and two on the wall.

The skimmer has all required parts Present.

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

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

The bottom cleaner is in working condition. It likely needs to have one or two additional hose swivels added. And the tail is nearly due for replacement ($105).

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 during the entire duration of the appointment. Typically, we will see the auto fill run for up to 30 minutes a day to match evaporation - but longer is typically not normal. Recommend Service to confirm if the auto fill float head is the issue or if there is water loss present ($125+).

Pool Light Condition: Great$0

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

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Older - Due for Service $125

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Pentair Clean & Clear Plus 520
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

The filter is currently running at 10 psi indicating that it is a little dirty and due for service recommend minor service typical every three months on this filter as it is due approximately $125 to perform

Filter Pump Condition: Great$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Pentair Whisperflo 1.1 ≤ 0.99HP
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

The filter pump is in like new operational condition without issue at this time.

Filter Pump Additional Repairs

Booster Pump Condition: Great$0

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

The booster pump is an ideal working condition without issue at this time.

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: Great$175

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
175
Board & Timer Additional Notes

Ideal working condition overall. Recommend updating the pool light GFCI plug ($25) otherwise ideal. Also recommend adding a water bond for safety ($150).

Auxiliary Timer Condition: N/A $

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

Salt Control Systems Condition: Damaged (Needs Attention)$850

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 power center is indicating that the salt cell is likely due for updating/replacement and estimated cost on a new salt cell for this size Pool is approximately $850.

Valves & Fittings Condition: Fair - Working Condition$50

Overall Details

Recommend simply painting the equipment pad to protect the piping from UV that is exposed ($50). Otherwise, no water loss presents and ideal condition overall.



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
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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $4330Est. Totals


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