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3022 Dorchester Way, El Dorado Hills, (12:00 PM - July 2, 2024)

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Front Of House Pool Spa

Equipment Pad

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
Wrought Iron Around pool
Safety Fencing Notes
The fencing needs minor repair to self close and self latch, The fencing does not meet safety standards, 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: Poor $0

Surface #1 Surface #2
Estimated Gallons Surface Type
20K - 25K Gallons Plaster
Dimensions Damaged Estimated Surface Age
12' by 32' 50-100% 15+ Years
Pool Surface Notes
Pool Surface Additional Notes

The surface is older and showing signs of wear present throughout. Likely the surface is on the last 10% of its life cycle. Surface update is due soon (8-12k).

Tile Condition: N/A$1550

Tile #1 Tile #2
Water Line Tile Linear Footage Tile Water Level Tile Linear Footage
Less than 110 Linear Feet High 105
Tile Type Calcium Build-Up Loose or missing tile?
Ceramic, Natural / Stone Medium Build Up ($550) No missing tiles or N/A
Mastic Repair
500
Additional Mastic Repairs

Issue seen on the north side walk way around the pool. Recommend grinding for safety / trip hazard ($500+).
Additional Tile Notes

There is medium calcium build up that can be removed if desired ($550+).

The waterfall rock is fairly well established. Some re mortar work done, but may need some more as some stones are loose - trip danger ($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) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 2 - 5 (Ideal) 0 - 20 (Very Low) 45 - 70 (Ideal) 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

Lower cya and cal Hardness - generally a sign of new water.

Recommend balance ($100) and re checking in 1-30 days.

Skimmer & Main Drain Circulation: Recommend Safety Updates $500

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


Skimmer & Main Drain Additional Notes

The skimmer has all parts present. Can be updated due to age and condition ($400+) = weir, float, float o ring, skimmer lid as all items are due.

The main drain cover is older and too close to the opening (not VGBA compliant). Recommend updating this cover for safety ($100+).

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

Cleaner #1 Cleaner #2
Bottom Cleaner Brand Bottom Cleaner Model
Pentair Rebel 2 Wheel
Bottom Cleaner Additional Notes

This unit is working. Recommend adding an in line leaf basket and new tires ($105+). Otherwise without issue.
Bottom Cleaner Additional Repairs

Auto-Fill Condition: Great$0

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

Working without issue. Can be connected to automation ($125+).

Pool Light Condition: Damaged$2000

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

It appears the wall light is older - water present - recommend updating ($500 light + $500 install).

The second waterfall light appears to also have water present inside the light lens. Recommend updating for safety ($500 + $500).

Spa Light Condition: $0

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

Equipment Pad


Filter Condition: Recommend Service $85

Filter #1 Filter #2
Filter Brand Filter Model
Sta-Rite S7m120
Filter Notes
Filter Additional Notes

The filter is in working condition. The filter is due to be serviced ($85+) soon. Medium high pressure is indicating replacement elements may be needed soon ($450+) and can be confirmed at service or if the elements haven’t been replaced in the past 2-5 years.

Filter Pump Condition: Good$0

Filter Pump #1 Filter Pump #2
Filter Pump Brand Filter Pump Model Horsepower
Waterway Power Defender 270 Variable Speed 1.5 - 3.1hp
Filter Pump Condition
The bonding wire is connected and secure
Filter Pump Notes
Filter Pump Additional Notes

Ideal working pump. Without issue.
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: Older - Recommend Safety Updates$340

Board/Timer #1 Board/Timer #2
GFCI Compliant
340
Board & Timer Additional Notes

The timer is no longer being used - instead the timer is turned on and powering the filter pumps built in timer. Additionally there’s older wireless light switches - that should be updated if no longer working (wireless function) with smart switches $40 +

Also the breakers should be updated to GFCI breakers ($300+).

Auxiliary Timer Condition: Good $

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

Working solar system without issue.

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$250

Overall Details

The equipment pad is due to be updated with new paint and labeling ($250+).

There are two check valves present. In working condition. Should be updated in the next 1-10 years ($400+).
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Estimated pool repair costs based on typical seasonal construction pricing.(seasonal pricing changes $5055Est. Totals

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